Kandima Maldives brings football, art and adventure together for Summer Kamp 2026
Summer Kamp 2026 at Kandima Maldives has delivered on its promise of a season built around Play, Create, Move, and nowhere was that spirit more visible than in the resort’s football-led guest activations. With World Cup fever sweeping the globe, Kandima Maldives welcomed freestyle football world champion Lia Lewis and Portuguese footballer Paulo Bernardo to the […]
Danish Chef Jesper Koch returns to Vakkaru Maldives for exclusive dining series
Following his first visit earlier this year, award-winning Danish chef Jesper Koch returns to Vakkaru Maldives from 26 October to 5 November 2026, bringing the next chapter of his collaboration with the resort directly to guests. Chef Jesper first visited Vakkaru in July, spending nearly two weeks working closely with the resort’s culinary and service […]
Mandara Spa expands Maldives offering with one- to seven-day wellness programmes
Not long ago, wellness on holiday usually meant finding time for a massage between excursions or booking a facial before dinner. Today, many travellers are approaching wellbeing differently. Rather than fitting a spa treatment into their itinerary, they are building part of their holiday around it. Whether it is stepping away from demanding schedules, recovering […]
Chavana Spa launches multi-day wellness programmes across Maldives
Sometimes, the most memorable part of a holiday isn’t found on an itinerary. It’s the quiet moment after a massage, the feeling of waking up well rested, or simply having the time to slow down without watching the clock. As more travellers place greater value on how they feel when they return home, wellness has […]
Abdulla Yaasir named new head of Visit Maldives Corporation
The Privatisation and Corporatisation Board (PCB) has appointed Abdulla Yasir as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC), the state-owned company responsible for promoting the Maldives as a tourism destination. Yasir was appointed on 26 August 2026, a day after Ibrahim Shiuree resigned as Managing Director and CEO of the corporation. […]
MIC Group promotes Mohamed Nisham to Chief Financial Officer
Maldives Inflight Catering (MIC) Group has announced the promotion of Mohamed Nisham from Chief Financial Controller to Chief Financial Officer. Nisham joined MIC Group as Chief Financial Controller in February 2025, bringing extensive experience in financial leadership within the Maldivian hospitality industry. Since joining the Group, he has played an important role in strengthening financial […]
TTM Maldives 2026 begins in Malé with 250 international travel operators, agents
The Maldives is strengthening engagement with the global travel trade as the 10th edition of Travel Trade Maldives (TTM) 2026 begins today at Barceló Nasandhura Malé, bringing together tourism businesses and international travel professionals for two days of business meetings, networking and industry engagement. Marking a decade of TTM Maldives, this year’s edition brings together […]
Hulhule Island Hotel promotes Ibrahim Naeem to Cluster Executive Chef
Hulhule Island Hotel has announced the promotion of Ibrahim Naeem from Executive Chef to Cluster Executive Chef, recognising his culinary expertise, strong leadership and continued contribution to the organisation. In his expanded role, Ibrahim will provide strategic culinary leadership across Hulhule Island Hotel and other food and beverage outlets managed by the hotel. His portfolio […]
Sun Siyam Iru Fushi reimagines the Maldives honeymoon for modern couples
Today’s honeymooners are looking for more than candlelit dinners and flower-filled villas; they seek meaningful experiences and personalised adventures uniquely theirs. Sun Siyam Iru Fushi has quietly evolved its honeymoon approach to meet this new generation of luxury travellers, positioning the resort around the opportunity to create a completely individualised celebration. Here are 10 ways […]
Four Seasons Kuda Huraa expands wellness offering with ŪRJĀ Naturopathy Island
Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa has unveiled ŪRJĀ Naturopathy Island – the next evolution of holistic healing in the Maldives. Named after the Sanskrit word for vitality, ŪRJĀ is a wellness destination with a difference. Its programme balances naturopathic principles with scientific expertise, shifting the focus from surface-level relaxation to meaningful restoration. ŪRJĀ […]
Dhiraagu concludes 20th edition of DESCUP with over 300 employees
Dhiraagu has concluded the 20th edition of its annual futsal tournament, DESCUP 2026, bringing together over 300 employees from across the company. Marking two decades of DESCUP, this year’s tournament featured 19 teams competing across three leagues. The CEO & MD’s Cup was claimed by CNFC, who went on to secure the Premier League title […]
