Kuda Villingili secures dual nomination in Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards
Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives has been nominated in the Resorts category for the Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2026 (UK) and the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2026 (US), marking a further development in the resort’s international recognition. The Readers’ Choice Awards are based on traveller feedback and are considered a key benchmark […]
Universal Foundation and Villa College renew Discover Hospitality Programme
Universal Foundation and Villa College have renewed their partnership to continue the Discover Hospitality Programme in 2026. The Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) was signed on 2 April 2026 by Iyaz Waheed, President of Universal Foundation, and Dr Ali Najeeb, Vice Rector of Villa College. Launched in 2017, the Discover Hospitality Programme is an initiative by […]
Visit Maldives concludes Superyacht Promotion Campaign
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has concluded its inaugural Superyacht Promotion Campaign, marked by participation in two international yachting events, the MYBA Charter Show and the Monaco Yacht Show. Launched in late 2025, the campaign was designed to position the Maldives within the global luxury yacht tourism segment, targeting high-net-worth individuals, yacht owners, charter brokers and […]
NHGAM launches ‘I AM Maldives Southeast Asia Roadshow’
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 targeted trade initiative aimed at promoting Maldivian tourism in key Asian markets. The roadshow is scheduled to […]
Baros Maldives announces Earth Day experience in Chef’s Garden
Baros Maldives is set to host a curated Earth Day experience titled Earth Day in Bloom on 22 April 2026, offering guests an evening programme centred on sustainability, nature and locally sourced ingredients. The event will begin at 6:30pm at the resort’s Chef’s Garden, where guests will be welcomed with a Garden Spritz before taking […]
Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives recognised at TUI Global Hotel Awards
Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives has been recognised as a Quality Winner at the TUI Global Hotel Awards 2026, an accolade based on guest feedback from travellers worldwide. The recognition reflects the resort’s delivery of guest experiences shaped by service standards, facilities and alignment with evolving traveller preferences. Located in North Malé Atoll, Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives offers […]
Sirru Fen Fushi hosts ‘Behind the Bar’ mixology experience
Sirru Fen Fushi Private Lagoon Resort hosted a two-day Behind the Bar experience as part of its Easter programme, bringing together contemporary mixology and craft-led guest experiences. The event featured collaborations with Modernhaus, led by Bar Manager Upay Aldi, and The Cocktail Club, represented by Co-Founder Mirwansyah Bule, both from Indonesia. Over two evenings, guests […]
Amilla Maldives hosts week-long Easter programme
Easter celebrations have been taking place at Amilla Maldives, centred around the presence of Paddy the Travelling Bear, who has featured in a series of activities designed for families and younger guests. The programme began on 1 April and continues until 12 April. Throughout this period, Paddy has appeared daily across the island, leading activities […]
Applications open for Atmosphere Foundation’s dive training programme
Atmosphere Foundation, in collaboration with Moodhu Bulhaa Dive Centre, has opened applications for the first batch of a new programme that will sponsor 10 Maldivians per year to pursue professional dive training. The initiative is aimed at supporting the career development of young Maldivians and increasing the number of qualified local professionals in the tourism […]
Surfing Champions Trophy to return to Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa in September 2026
The Indian Ocean provides consistent surf conditions throughout the year, but each September, Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa hosts the Surfing Champions Trophy at the Sultans break. The event is scheduled to return from 4 to 11 September 2026, bringing together professional surfers, guests and spectators. Now in its 14th edition, the Surfing […]
Fara Williams to lead football sessions at JOALI Maldives and JOALI BEING
JOALI has announced a partnership with retired footballer Fara Williams, who will visit JOALI Maldives and JOALI BEING this April to lead a series of football-related activities for guests and the local community. Fara Williams is among the most capped players in English football history, with 172 international appearances for the England women’s national team. […]
Grand Park Kodhipparu introduces month-long lunar experience programme
Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives has unveiled Moon Over Kodhipparu, a month-long programme of curated lunar-inspired experiences scheduled to take place throughout May 2026. Drawing on the natural rhythm of the moon, the resort invites guests to experience the Maldives through a series of immersive activities designed to foster connection to self, others, and the surrounding […]
