W Maldives appoints Krishna Perumalsamy as Director of Engineering
W Maldives has appointed Krishna Perumalsamy as Director of Engineering, bringing more than 23 years of engineering leadership experience across the international hospitality industry. Perumalsamy has held engineering roles across India, Saudi Arabia, Cambodia and Vietnam, including positions at Marriott International properties. His experience covers engineering operations, sustainability initiatives, operational efficiency and large-scale engineering management. […]
W Maldives appoints Chinthaka Dissanayaka as Director of Finance
W Maldives has appointed Chinthaka Dissanayaka as Director of Finance, bringing more than two decades of experience in finance and hospitality operations across the Maldives, Japan, Qatar and Sri Lanka. Dissanayaka joins W Maldives from Higashiyama Niseko Village, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Japan, where he served as Financial Controller from November 2024 to August 2026. […]
KAYALI chooses Maldives for first-ever global brand trip
Global fragrance brand KAYALI, founded by beauty entrepreneur Mona Kattan, selected Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa as the destination for its first-ever global brand trip, bringing together international content creators, influencers and media representatives for an experience combining fragrance, wellness and Maldivian island hospitality. Held in September 2026, the event, titled KAYALI Island […]
The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives announces villa refresh and expanded family programming
The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives, by Hyatt bringing The Standard’s signature spirit to Hyatt, is getting ready for its next chapter with a series of enhancements designed to bring even more colour, character and ways to experience island life to the resort. Combining The Standard’s signature playful spirit with Hyatt’s renowned hospitality expertise and commitment to […]
Sheraton Maldives offers up to 20% off festive stays with complimentary transfers
This festive season, trade winter’s chill for sunlit shores, turquoise waters, and celebrations surrounded by the natural beauty of the Maldives. Set on the lush tropical island of Furanafushi, Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa invites guests to embrace the holidays through its Festive Special Offer, a thoughtfully curated escape where exceptional dining, island […]
ELE|NA named Leading Wellness and Spa Brand at SATA 2026
ELE|NA has been named Leading Wellness and Spa Brand at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2026, recognising the Maldives-based wellness brand’s contributions to the hospitality and wellness industry across the region. The recognition comes as wellness continues to become an integral part of luxury hospitality, with ELE|NA working alongside resort partners to develop and […]
Visit Maldives promotes destination at TTG Travel Experience 2026 in Italy
Visit Maldives is participating in TTG Travel Experience 2026, being held from 14 to 16 October in Rimini, Italy, as part of efforts to strengthen the Maldives’ presence in one of its established European tourism source markets. A delegation of 48 industry representatives from 24 companies is participating in the event under the Visit Maldives […]
Milaidhoo Maldives to host Chef JKP for exclusive culinary experiences in December
Milaidhoo Maldives is set to welcome award-winning chef James Knight-Paccheco, widely known as Chef JKP, on 11 and 12 December 2026 for two culinary events focusing on cooking techniques, culinary experiences and the exploration of new flavours. On 11 December, Chef JKP will conduct a culinary workshop, offering guests the opportunity to cook alongside him, […]
BML Startup Grant helps Hoandedhoo tuna jerky business reach over 80 retail outlets
Bank of Maldives (BML) has announced the successful completion of The Island Factory project, established by Niyaf Mohamed with support from the Bank’s 2024 Startup Grant programme. Based in GDh. Hoandedhoo, The Island Factory produces high-quality tuna jerky using modern processing and packaging methods. The business focuses on introducing innovative, protein-rich fish products to the […]
Four Seasons Resorts Maldives recognised for biodiversity conservation at HICAP 2026
Four Seasons Resorts Maldives has won the 2026 Sustainable Hotel Award for Biodiversity Action & Education from Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific (HICAP). The award recognises 25 years of conservation, research and training at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa (since May 1998) and Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru (since November 2006). […]
Siyam World Maldives brings drive-in cinema concept to water with JetCar experience
At Siyam World, part of the Lifestyle Collection of Sun Siyam, even movie night comes with a twist. The resort has introduced its latest experience. JetCar Cinema, taking the classic drive-in concept off the road and straight into the lagoon. Because apparently watching a movie from a normal seat was never going to be enough. […]
CROSSROADS Maldives secures recognition for largest OECM conservation area in Maldives
CROSSROADS Maldives, the Indian Ocean’s premier integrated leisure destination and flagship project of S Hotels and Resorts Public Company Limited (SHR), a hospitality arm of Singha Estate (S), part of the Boon Rawd Brewery Group, has reached a significant conservation milestone, with a 1.71-square-kilometre area within the destination officially recognised as an Other Effective Area-Based […]
