Three COLOURS OF OBLU resorts recognised in Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2026
COLOURS OF OBLU is celebrating a remarkable year of recognition. Guest love has placed OBLU SELECT Lobigili among the top 1% of hotels worldwide, earning the adults-only resort Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best 2026 honour. Joining the celebration, OBLU SELECT Sangeli and OBLU NATURE Helengeli by SENTIDO have both been recognised with […]
Angsana Velavaru refreshes signature villas with new island-inspired design
Angsana Velavaru has refreshed three of its most beloved villa categories: the Beach Infinity Pool Villa, the Velavaru Two-Bedroom Pool Villa, and the Angsana Three-Bedroom Pool Villa. Updated furnishings, reimagined living spaces, and a bolder embrace of the island’s vibrant spirit invite you to experience the resort in a distinctly new light. Beach Infinity Pool […]
Emirates conducts Maldives’ first airport travel rehearsal for children with autism
Emirates, the world’s first Autism-Certified Airline, has conducted its first-ever “Travel Rehearsal” programme in the Maldives, at Velana International Airport (MLE). The Travel Rehearsal programme allows people with accessible travel requirements to experience a guided simulation of the complete air travel journey, familiarising them with airport procedures and onboard environments ahead of time – helping […]
Amilla Maldives earns double recognition in Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards 2026
Amilla Maldives has once again been recognised among the region’s leading luxury resorts in the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2026, earning places in two highly competitive categories: Top 8 Best Resorts for Families and Top 8 Best House Reefs in the Maldives. The accolades reinforce Amilla’s reputation for delivering exceptional experiences both […]
St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort unveils Michelin-starred culinary showcase for Luxury Dining Series 2026
The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort has unveiled its culinary programming as part of 2026 Marriott International’s Luxury Dining Series, presented under the theme Across the Table. This year’s edition brings together seven culinary talents, headlined by two-Michelin-starred Chef Emmanuel Stroobant from Saint Pierre in Singapore, alongside distinguished chefs from four St. Regis hotels across […]
MIC hosts forum on strengthening institutional food systems in Maldives
Maldives Inflight Catering (MIC) successfully hosted the forum “Institutional Food Solutions for the Maldives” at the Ras Maalan Ballroom, Hulhulé Island Hotel, bringing together senior leaders, decision-makers, and industry experts to explore innovative approaches to strengthening institutional food systems across the Maldives. The forum focused on the critical role of food systems in supporting operational […]
Raffaele Solferino named Maldives’ best hotel GM as Grand Park Kodhipparu wins three honours
Raffaele Solferino, General Manager of Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives, has been named the Maldives’ Best Hotel General Manager at the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2026, as the resort also secured recognition for its swimming pool and house reef. Solferino was ranked first in the Maldives’ Best Hotel General Manager category, while Grand […]
Sheraton Maldives GM Greg Allan named among Maldives’ best resort general managers
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa has announced that its General Manager, Greg Allan, has been recognised as one of the Best Resort General Managers in the Maldives at the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia- Pacific 2026. Making the achievement even more remarkable, this marks the second consecutive year that Greg has received […]
JOALI Maldives recognised at Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia 2026
JOALI Maldives has been recognised in two categories at the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia 2026, receiving honours among the Best Resorts in the Maldives and for the Most Outrageous Villa. The recognition reflects the resort’s Creative Living philosophy, which brings together art, nature, wellbeing, sustainability and hospitality within the guest experience. Located in […]
Chef Grégoire Berger joins Lily Beach Resort & Spa for limited-edition dining experience
Lily Beach Resort & Spa has announced a culinary collaboration with Chef Grégoire Berger, chef and co-owner of the Dubai restaurant Kraken. Known for progressive French cuisine influenced by the ocean, Berger has received a Michelin star in the Michelin Guide Dubai from 2022 to 2024. His restaurant has also been included among the World’s […]
Visit Maldives partners with Gold Medal for UK marketing campaign
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has launched a joint marketing campaign with UK tour operator Gold Medal to strengthen the Maldives’ position as a luxury destination for British travellers. The campaign, which was signed on 29 May 2026, is currently running across the United Kingdom and will continue until 31 July 2026. Through the partnership, VMC […]
