Lily Beach Resort & Spa and Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa nominated across key categories at SATA
Two renowned Maldivian resorts, Lily Beach Resort & Spa and Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa, have been nominated across multiple categories at the 2025 South Asian Travel Awards (SATA), a prestigious recognition of excellence in hospitality and tourism across the region. Lily Beach Resort & Spa has secured nominations in the following categories: Leading All-Inclusive […]
Villa Park recognised among top family resorts in Maldives at Travel + Leisure Awards 2025
Villa Park has been recognised as one of the Maldives’ top family resorts at the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2025, reaffirming its reputation as a premier destination for families seeking meaningful island escapes. Located in the South Ari Atoll, the resort blends barefoot luxury with a range of immersive experiences tailored for […]
Rewriting luxury playbook: SIX & SIX PRIVATE ISLANDS appoints Edyta Peszko as Commercial Director
As the Maldives braces for yet another wave of luxury openings, one brand is choosing to go against the wave. SIX & SIX PRIVATE ISLANDS — a new collection of luxury resort concepts is not selling a dream. It’s building a new reality: one that is bold and unapologetically different. As it prepares to launch […]
Soneva Jani promotes Ali Nihreer as LIFE Curator
Soneva Jani has announced the promotion of Ali Nihreer to the position of LIFE Curator (Front Office Manager). In his new role, Nihreer will be responsible for overseeing the front office operations and ensuring an unparalleled guest experience at the award-winning resort. Nihreer is a seasoned hospitality professional with an impressive 19 years of experience […]
South Asian Travel Awards returns to Sri Lanka for 9th edition in September 2025
The 9th edition of the prestigious South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) is scheduled to take place in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from 19th to 20th September 2025. Over the years, SATA has been hosted in iconic destinations across South Asia, including Mount Lavinia, Galle City, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Addu City, Kathmandu, and Malé Atoll. The upcoming edition […]
Extensive renovations complete at Niyama Private Islands Maldives
Niyama Private Islands Maldives has revealed its THIS IS NIYAMA transformation – extraordinary with fully refurbished villas and facilities, heightened levels of luxury, new experiences that immerse guests in all the beauty of the Maldives, and a newfound sense of freedom – an invitation for guests to live life on their own terms, unscripted and […]
Maldives’ Fuvahmulah takes centre stage in new Netflix ‘All the Sharks’ competition
The first episode of Netflix’s new competition series All the Sharks is set in Fuvahmulah, Maldives — an island now confirmed by scientists as home to the largest documented aggregation of tiger sharks in the world. The global series, which premiered Friday, follows four teams of marine experts racing to photograph the most shark species […]
Award-winning RAAYA by Atmosphere celebrates first anniversary
Against the backdrop of a broader surge in global travel, with the Maldives welcoming a 9% year-on-year increase in tourist arrivals in the first half of 2025, RAAYA by Atmosphere proudly marks its first anniversary this July. With international recognition and a growing reputation for creating memories that linger, RAAYA enters its second year with […]
Ahmed Zahir’s milestone recognition headlines Angsana Velavaru’s T+L 2025 accolades
Angsana Velavaru, part of the esteemed Banyan Group, has secured prestigious placements in the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2025, ranking #8 for Best Resort Pool and #3 for Best General Manager in the Maldives. These accolades underscore the resort’s dedication to outstanding service, thoughtfully crafted accommodations, and guest-centric innovation. Located in the […]
Alia hosts 2025 boat operators training programme to enhance marine safety
Alia, in collaboration with the Maldives Institute of Technology (MIT), has commenced the 2025 Boat Operators Training Programme, continuing its commitment to enhancing safety and operational excellence in the marine transport sector. Running from July 1-3, the programme brings together 50 boat captains from resorts, marine transport operators, and government institutions. Now in its 11th […]
















