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Visit Maldives strengthens India market presence at SATTE 2026

Visit Maldives has announced its participation in SATTE 2026, South Asia’s leading travel and tourism trade exhibition, taking place from 25th to 27th February 2026 at the Yashobhoomi Convention Center, Dwarka, New Delhi, India. Through this key industry platform, Visit Maldives is showcasing the unparalleled beauty and diversity of the Sunny Side of Life to […]

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Hotelier Maldives reveals multi-disciplinary judging panel for 2026 awards

Hotelier Maldives has announced the judging panel for the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026, bringing together a diverse group of industry professionals with experience spanning hospitality operations, leadership development, culinary arts, destination marketing and industry media. The judging panel for the 2026 edition comprises: Felix Pang Hee Zhong, Group Executive Director of Mamee-Double Decker; Neil Shorthouse, […]

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Inaugural World Cake Artistry Awards bring global cake artists together in Maldives

The inaugural World Cake Artistry Awards marked a defining moment for the global cake design community, celebrating not only exceptional talent but the cumulation of a bold vision of a stage where artists from diverse nations could stand as equals and where edible art could form a bridge between cultures. Founded by Mujuthaba Abdulla, a […]

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Maldives to host World Travel Awards Indian Ocean Gala 2026

Visit Maldives has announced that the prestigious World Travel Awards (WTA) Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2026 will be hosted in the Maldives on 27 September 2026, marking the return of the event to the country after a decade. The gala will take place on World Tourism Day, adding even greater significance to what will be […]

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MATATO concludes AI productivity workshop for tourism partners

The Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has successfully conducted its AI Productivity Workshop for the Maldives Tourism Industry, bringing together tourism professionals for a focused one-day programme on the safe, responsible, and productive use of artificial intelligence in workplace settings. The workshop addressed the growing adoption of AI tools across tourism […]

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Dhiraagu signs as Platinum Partner for Hotelier Maldives Awards and GM Forum 2026

Dhiraagu has signed on as the Platinum Partner for the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026 and GM Forum 2026, marking the second consecutive year of partnership with Hotelier Maldives. The renewed agreement reaffirms Dhiraagu’s continued commitment to supporting the Maldivian hospitality sector, a key pillar of the national economy, by recognising professional excellence and fostering meaningful […]

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Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026 record strong participation as nominations conclude

Nominations for the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026 officially closed at 11:59pm on 9 February 2026, following a week-long extension granted in response to requests from resorts across the country. The original deadline of 11:59pm on 2 February was extended by seven days to allow additional time for resorts to complete and submit their entries. At […]

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Nominations for Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026 now open until 9 February

Hotelier Maldives has announced a seven-day extension to the nominations deadline for the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026, following multiple requests from resorts across the country. Nominations, which were due to close at 11:59pm on 2 February 2026, will now remain open until 11:59pm on 9 February 2026. The extension is intended to provide additional time […]

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Pulse Hotels’ Shafraz to join Digital Travel APAC 2026 panel on direct bookings and spend efficiency

Mohamed Shafraz Hafiz, Director of Digital Technology & Marketing at Pulse Hotels & Resorts, will participate in the Digital Travel APAC Summit 2026, taking place on 24–25 March 2026 at Equarius Hotel. The event is billed by organisers as a regional gathering for digital leaders across travel brands in Asia Pacific, with a programme focused […]

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Atmosphere Core’s European expansion gains momentum with Rēgula Award recognition for architect Stefano Tardito

Renowned Italian architect Stefano Tardito has been awarded the prestigious Rēgula 2025 Award in the Hospitality category for his exceptional restoration of the historic complex known as BORGO DI MONCHIERO, located in the heart of the renowned Langhe region of Piedmont, in the province of Cuneo. This complex project aims to create BORGO MONCHIERO HERITAGE […]

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Celebrating resort teams: Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026 nominations in final week

Hotelier Maldives has issued a final reminder to resorts across the country to submit their nominations for the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026, as the nomination period enters its final week and is set to close on 2 February 2026. Launched earlier this month, the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026, presented by Bestbuy Maldives (BBM), opened for […]

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MATATO invites industry partners to participate in Las Vegas Travel Agent Forum 2026

The Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has invited Maldivian tourism industry stakeholders to participate in the Las Vegas Travel Agent Forum (LVTAF) 2026, scheduled to take place from 12–15 May 2026 at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, United States of America. LVTAF is a well-established B2B leisure […]

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