The St. Regis Maldives ranked no. 2 resort in Indian Ocean by Condé Nast Traveler Readers
The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort has been recognised among the Top 20 Resorts in the Indian Ocean, earning the coveted No. 2 ranking in the Condé Nast Traveler US Readers’ Choice Awards 2026. Widely regarded as one of the travel industry’s most trusted honours, the annual Readers’ Choice Awards celebrates the finest destinations, hotels, […]
The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort welcomes back German Chef Alexander Herrmann for culinary residency
The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort welcomes the return of acclaimed German chef, restaurateur, television personality, and bestselling author Alexander Herrmann for an exclusive residency from November 19 to 23, 2026. As the visionary behind the two-Michelin-starred AURA by Alexander Herrmann & Tobias Bätz, Chef Herrmann will present a series of bespoke dining experiences that […]
Sun Travels wins Best Inbound Travel Agency at SATA 2026
Sun Travels has been named Best Travel Agency – Inbound at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2026, recognising the company’s contribution to inbound tourism and travel services in the Maldives. The award acknowledges Sun Travels’ experience in the travel industry, its partnerships with resorts and international travel agents, and its continued investment in technology […]
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa appoints Rajesh Bhosle as Director of Finance
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa has announced the appointment of Rajesh Bhosle as Director of Finance, bringing more than three decades of expertise in hotel finance and accounting across India and the Maldives. His appointment further strengthens the resort’s leadership team as it continues to build on its legacy while embracing new opportunities […]
Ocean Group Maldives named Leading Dive Centre/Brand at SATA 2026
Ocean Group Maldives has announced that it has been named the Leading Dive Centre/Brand at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2026, recognising the company’s longstanding commitment to excellence in diving and ocean experiences. The prestigious regional accolade celebrates excellence across South Asia’s travel, tourism and hospitality industry and marks an important milestone for Ocean […]
Constance Halaveli Maldives ranks among Indian Ocean’s top 10 resorts in Condé Nast Traveller Awards 2026
Constance Halaveli Maldives has been ranked 10th among the Top 25 Resorts in the Indian Ocean at the Condé Nast Traveller UK Readers’ Choice Awards 2026, joining three other Constance Hotels & Resorts properties recognised in this year’s international rankings. The recognition places Constance Halaveli among the Indian Ocean resorts selected by readers of the […]
Baros Maldives appoints Christian Szabo as General Manager
Baros Maldives has announced Christian Szabo as its new General Manager. He brings more than three decades of international hospitality to an iconic natural island that has been looking after guests since 1973. Christian joins Baros from sister property Niva Dhigali, where he most recently served as General Manager. His career spans luxury hospitality across […]
Kandooma Maldives named leading family resort at South Asian Travel Awards 2026
Last night (8 October), Kandooma Maldives was named Leading Family Resort at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA), a title that perfectly matches the resort’s focus on families. “The timing of this award couldn’t be better,” said Andrew Drummond, General Manager of Kandooma Maldives. “It recognises our commitment to family holidays, but we also know […]
Sun Siyam Iru Veli connects guests with marine experiences across four atolls
Marine experiences at Sun Siyam Iru Veli begin just beyond the island’s shoreline, from its house reef in Dhaalu Atoll to the waters of Faafu, Meemu and South Ari Atolls. For guests, this geographical reach means the underwater journey can take many forms, from a first guided snorkel close to the island to more advanced […]
SO/ Maldives unveils ‘Lost in Waterworld’ festive celebrations for 2026
This festive season, SO/ Maldives invites guests to get gloriously lost beneath the surface with Lost in Waterworld – An Underwater Gala of Glamour, an ocean-inspired celebration where shimmer meets rhythm, barefoot elegance meets high style, and the island becomes the ultimate stage for festive revelry. From 20 December 2026 to 8 January 2027, SO/ […]
Angsana Velavaru marks anniversary with 50% savings on stays
There are places in the Maldives where a holiday is measured not by how much you do, but by the moments in between. Waking to the sound of the ocean, discovering life beneath turquoise waters, watching dolphins at sunset, or simply finding time to reconnect with the people who matter most. Set within the South […]
BML expects dollar inflows to strengthen as Maldives enters peak tourism season
Bank of Maldives (BML) expects foreign currency inflows to strengthen during the final quarter of 2026 as the Maldives approaches its peak tourism season, following a seasonal decline in US dollar receipts during September. According to the bank’s third-quarter report released on Thursday, foreign currency inflows totalled USD 240 million in September, approximately 27% below […]
