Ifuru Island Maldives welcomes Dr Shakkeel AM as visiting wellness practitioner
Ifuru Island Maldives is welcoming Dr Shakkeel AM as a Visiting Wellness Practitioner, marking a step in the resort’s plans to develop a curated Visiting Practitioner programme. Dr Shakkeel, a CIDESCO-certified naturopath and acupuncturist, will be in residence at the resort from 28 January to 30 March. The residency forms part of Ifuru Island Maldives’ […]
Holiday Inn Kandooma to host Year of the Fire Horse celebrations in February
This February, Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives invites guests to welcome Lunar New Year 2026 with a vibrant island celebration honouring the Year of the Fire Horse. Running from 16 to 21 February, the programme blends festive dining, restorative wellness, and family-friendly fun set against the breathtaking natural beauty and stunning sunsets of the Maldives. […]
Nominations open for South Asian Travel Awards 2026
Nominations have opened for the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2026, inviting travel and hospitality brands and professionals across the region to compete for recognition in one of South Asia’s leading tourism award programmes. Marking its tenth year since its launch in 2016, SATA has established itself as a regional platform recognising performance, innovation and […]
SO/ Maldives to host ‘Rosé All the Way’ Valentine’s Day beachfront celebration
Love doesn’t arrive loudly at SO/ Maldives, it drifts in with the tide, glows at sunset, and lingers long after the last note of music fades. This Valentine’s Day, the island invites couples to slow down, lean in, and write their own love story in paradise with Rosé All the Way, an intimate beachfront celebration […]
JOALI BEING appoints Antonia Mitic as Director of Food and Beverage
JOALI BEING has appointed Antonia Mitic as its new Director of Food & Beverage, strengthening the resort’s leadership team as it continues to develop its culinary offering. Mitic brings nearly two decades of experience in luxury food and beverage operations across the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, Europe, Saudi Arabia and international cruise lines. […]
Janice Wong returns to OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI with ‘Chocolate Art & Serenity’ pop-up
The whispers of innovation are sweetening the Maldivian air once more as THE OZEN COLLECTION heralds the celebrated return of culinary visionary, Janice Wong. This April, the pristine shores of OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI will again become a canvas for her genius, hosting the exclusive ‘Chocolate Art & Serenity’ pop-up from the 27th to the 29th. […]
Sun Siyam Iru Fushi unveils first phase of resort-wide design transformation with reimagined water villas
Sun Siyam Iru Fushi has unveiled the first phase of its resort-wide design transformation, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of the property under Sun Siyam’s newly launched Luxury Collection. The five-star resort introduces a reimagined portfolio of overwater accommodation, setting a new design direction rooted in refined island luxury and Maldivian craftsmanship. Reimagined […]
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 […]
Maldives strengthens US market presence at Travel & Adventure Show New York 2026
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC), in collaboration with the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Maldives to the United Nations in New York (PMNY), showcased the Maldives at the Travel & Adventure Show – New York, which took place on 24–25 January 2026 at the Javits Center. Recognised as one of the most influential travel forums […]
The Nautilus Maldives to host Swiss State Chef Gregor Zimmermann for Easter residency
At The Nautilus Maldives, time is guided by personal rhythm and creativity is free from constraint. From 3 to 5 April 2026, the ultra-luxury private island resort will welcome Gregor Zimmermann, Switzerland’s State Chef and Executive Chef of the Bellevue Palace in Bern, for an intimate Easter culinary residency that brings Alpine heritage to the […]
Dhiraagu marks International Day of Education with student connect initiative
Dhiraagu has kicked off their Student Connect programme on the International Day of Education, 24 January 2026, by hosting an exclusive event for students from colleges and universities, reaffirming their commitment to empowering youth through connectivity, innovation, and digital opportunity. The inaugural edition of Dhiraagu Student Connect, the ISIC Edition brought students together for an […]
Bank of Maldives enables bulk payment services for businesses
Bank of Maldives has enabled its Bulk Payment services for businesses to conveniently process large-scale payments in bulk, including salaries, allowances and dividends. Designed to improve efficiency, the service allows businesses to adopt and benefit from automated bulk payments in both MVR and USD directly to multiple BML accounts. Commenting on the service, the Bank’s […]
