Lily Beach Maldives to host guest bartender Vyacheslav Kasitsyn
Lily Beach Resort & Spa has announced an exclusive guest bartender residency featuring Vyacheslav Kasitsyn, one of the most prominent figures in Moscow’s contemporary bar scene, from 2nd to 10th May 2026. Vyacheslav is the Bar Manager of The Carlton Lounge & Bar at The Carlton, Moscow, one of the city’s most sophisticated social destinations. […]
5 Atmosphere Core resorts win British Airways Holidays Customer Excellence Award
Atmosphere Core has announced that five of their resorts in the Maldives; VARU by Atmosphere, Atmosphere Kanifushi, OBLU SELECT Sangeli, OBLU SELECT Lobigili, and OBLU NATURE Helengeli by SENTIDO, have been recognised with the prestigious British Airways Holidays Customer Excellence Award 2025. This accolade reflects consistently high guest satisfaction, recognising hotels that excel in service […]
SESSION by OOFI returns as Associate Partner for Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026
Hotelier Maldives has announced SESSION by OOFI as an Associate Partner for the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026, further strengthening their ongoing collaboration with the creative production studio. SESSION by OOFI previously supported the awards as an Associate Partner in 2025, contributing to the event’s visual and creative production. The continued partnership reinforces the role of […]
The Standard, Maldives launches Premium All-Inclusive experience from May 2026
The Standard, Maldives has announced the launch of a new Premium All-Inclusive experience from May 2026, introducing an enhanced offering aimed at travellers seeking a seamless island holiday in Raa Atoll. The resort said the new package was designed to combine dining, experiences and entertainment with the natural setting of the Maldives. It added that […]
Kandolhu Maldives to host Executive Chef Fabrizio Zanetti in October
Following a season of culinary collaborations, Kandolhu Maldives has announced that Executive Chef Fabrizio Zanetti will visit the resort this October for a series of dining events. The resort said the programme would offer guests an opportunity to experience Zanetti’s cuisine through a number of exclusive dining experiences. Originally from St Moritz, Zanetti has led […]
Turkish Airlines’ Maldives flights increase to 6 per week
Turkish Airlines will increase its flight frequency between Istanbul and Malé for the 2026 summer season, adding one additional weekly service on the route. The expanded schedule will operate from 13 May to 20 October 2026 on the Istanbul–Malé service (TK 740), with the return flight (TK 741) operating from 14 May to 21 October […]
Maldives tourist arrivals show increase, says minister
The Ministry of Tourism Maldives has stated that tourist arrivals to the Maldives have begun to increase. Tourism Minister Ibrahim Thoriq made the statement while briefing the press on measures taken to address the impact of the Middle East conflict on the tourism sector. The Minister said the conflict had resulted in flight cancellations and […]
NHGAM launches Southeast Asia roadshow in Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur
The National Hotels and Guesthouse Association of Maldives (NHGAM), in collaboration with Visit Maldives and the Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO), has announced the launch of the ‘I AM Maldives Southeast Asia Roadshow’, a trade mission aimed at promoting Maldivian tourism in two key Asian markets. The roadshow is scheduled to […]
Visit Maldives chair calls for faster tourism reforms at PATA webinar
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) board chairperson Abdulla Giyas called for tourism diversification and faster reforms during a webinar held in collaboration with the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) on Thursday, 9 April 2026. The webinar, titled Navigate: The Conflict Playbook for Travel – Adapt, Pivot, Lead, focused on the impact of the conflict in the […]
Dhiraagu raises over MVR 213,000 through Ramadan donation initiatives
Dhiraagu has successfully raised and contributed a total of MVR 213,998 through the‘Donate a Meal’ and ‘Donate to a Family’ initiatives conducted during Ramadan via DhiraaguPay. This includes Dhiraagu’s direct contribution of MVR 180,000 in support of both initiatives, further complemented by additional donations from customers via DhiraaguPay. Dhiraagu partnered with the Mission for Migrant […]
Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu and Coco Bodu Hithi spotlight sustainable luxury
Coco Collection, a Maldivian-owned resort brand, has invited guests to experience a more conscious approach to luxury at Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu and Coco Bodu Hithi. Across its two island resorts, Coco Collection has incorporated environmental responsibility into the guest experience through its Coco Cares philosophy. From nature-led experiences inspired by the islands’ ecosystems to […]
Tourism Minister meets MATI, fuel suppliers on Middle East impact
Minister of Tourism and Environment Thoriq Ibrahim has held discussions with the Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) and leading fuel suppliers to assess the impact of the ongoing situation in the Middle East on the Maldives. According to the Ministry of Tourism and Environment, the meeting provided a platform for stakeholders to exchange views […]
