Kandooma Maldives begins new chapter as independent, all-inclusive island resort
Today (1st October) marks a new chapter for Kandooma Maldives, one of the South Malé Atoll’s best-known island resorts as it officially begins life under its new brand. For the past 17 years, travellers have known the island as Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives. From today, the resort steps forward simply as Kandooma Maldives – […]
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Ruinart welcome Alexandre Benjamin Navet for artist residency
Following last year’s successful collaboration with acclaimed Chinese performance artist Liu Bolin, Maison Ruinart, the world’s first established Champagne house, and The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, a Two Michelin Key Resort, open a new creative chapter with an exclusive residency by French artist Alexandre Benjamin Navet. Officially launching from December 18 to 23, 2026, in […]
The Standard, Maldives transforms into candy-inspired ‘Festive Isle’
This festive season, The Standard, Maldives invites guests to leave ordinary behind and step into The Festive Isle, a playful candy-inspired wonderland filled with indulgent dining experiences, island adventures, family- friendly activities, vibrant entertainment and unforgettable celebrations. Running from 20 December 2026 to 7 January 2027, the festive programme transforms the island resort into a […]
SHC Law & Tax to address FX, MMA approvals and TGST compliance at GM Forum 2026
SHC Law & Tax will deliver a presentation at the Hotelier Maldives General Managers (GM) Forum 2026, focusing on key regulatory and tax compliance issues affecting resort operators and other businesses in the hospitality sector. Titled “FX Conversion, MMA Approvals and Foreign Tour Operator TGST: Practical Compliance for Hospitality Sector,” the session will be delivered […]
Atmosphere Core’s Shrikant Dash to deliver keynote on ‘Emotional Ownership’ at Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2026
Shrikant Dash, Deputy Managing Director – Corporate at Atmosphere Core, will deliver the keynote address at the Hotelier Maldives General Managers (GM) Forum 2026, focusing on how hospitality businesses can turn talent into a stronger and more enduring organisational asset. His keynote, titled “Emotional Ownership — Turning Talent into Your Strongest Asset,” will form part […]
Dhivehi Insurance joins Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2026 as Insurance Partner
Hotelier Maldives has announced Dhivehi Insurance as the Insurance Partner of the Hotelier Maldives General Managers (GM) Forum 2026, marking the third year the company has partnered with the annual gathering of hospitality leaders. The 10th edition of the GM Forum will be held on 5 October at CROSSROADS Maldives under the theme “Resilience and […]
The Cocoon Collection celebrates World Tourism Day with focus on AI and sustainability
Cocoon Maldives, Joy Island and You & Me Maldives, the three Maldives resorts of The Cocoon Collection, marked World Tourism Day 2026 with full-day programmes inspired by this year’s global theme, “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism.” Across the three islands, guests and team members explored how technology, artificial intelligence and sustainability can […]
Seven sea turtle hatchlings begin their ocean journey at Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives
At Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives, seven sea turtle hatchlings recently emerged from the sand and made their way towards the Indian Ocean, their tiny flippers carrying them across the beach before disappearing into the blue. It was a fleeting moment, but one that offered a beautiful reminder that the beaches of the Maldives are more than […]
Tourism safety is no accident, says ex-police commissioner Riyaz
The safety and security associated with the Maldives tourism industry is not the result of chance but of the daily work of professionals across the sector, former Police Commissioner and Gage Private Limited founder Abdulla Riyaz said on Tuesday. Riyaz made the remarks at the Safety and Security Conference Maldives 2026, which began at Barceló […]
Maldives Safety and Security Conference 2026 begins with focus on tourism risks
The Maldives Safety and Security Conference 2026 began on Tuesday, bringing together tourism industry representatives, government agencies and security professionals to discuss risks facing the tourism sector and measures to address them. Organised by the Maldives Association of Fire and Safety Service Industry (MAFSSI), the two-day conference is being held at Barceló Nasandhura and will […]
Gage named main partner of Safety and Security Conference Maldives 2026
Gage Private Limited has been named the main partner of the Safety and Security Conference Maldives 2026, which began on Tuesday. The conference is organised by the Maldives Association of Fire, Safety and Security Industry (MAFSSI), with support from Gage. Established on 21 July 2010, Gage provides safety and security services in the Maldives. Its […]
Soneva reimagines iconic waterslide with artist Jacob Felländer
Long before waterslides became a familiar sight at luxury resorts in the Maldives, Soneva introduced them to its overwater villas with a simple belief: luxury should never become so serious that it forgets how to play. Since then, this sweeping curve over the Indian Ocean has become unmistakably Soneva and an invitation to let go. […]
