Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives secures three nominations at 2026 World Luxury Awards
Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives is celebrating three nominations in the 2026 World Luxury Awards, with recognition spanning the resort, its overwater spa and signature restaurant FireDoor. The nominations see Grand Park Kodhipparu highlighted across three complementary boutique luxury categories: Luxury Boutique Resort–Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives Luxury Boutique Spa–The Spa at Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives Luxury […]
BML partners with IUM for International Conference on Intellectual Advancement
Bank of Maldives has become the Platinum Partner of the 11th International Conference on Intellectual Advancement (ICIA), organised by the Islamic University of Maldives (IUM). The conference will be held from 30th to 31st August 2026. Since 2016, ICIA has served as a platform for knowledge exchange, academic dialogue and the promotion of evidence-based practices […]
Nova Maldives unveils ‘The Garden Within’ festive programme for 2026
Nova Maldives will welcome the festive season with The Garden Within, a thoughtfully curated programme taking place from 19 December 2026 to 7 January 2027. Inspired by Nova’s enduring spirit of connection, the festive programme brings together meaningful celebrations, restorative wellbeing, creative expression and shared experiences designed to feel warm, effortless and good for the […]
Visit Maldives CEO Shiuree joins PATA executive board
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC), Ibrahim Shiuree, has been elected to the Executive Board of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), expanding his leadership role within the Association and creating new opportunities to strengthen the Maldives’ engagement and visibility across the Asia-Pacific tourism sector. Shiuree has served on the […]
JA Manafaru unveils Maldives’ largest three-bedroom beach residence
Arriving at JA Manafaru is like entering another realm of luxury. This enviable destination gives new meaning to the notion of an idyllic island escape, and now, the property has unveiled its extraordinary new Three Bedroom Royal Beach Residence, setting a new benchmark for intimate island experiences in the Maldives. Boasting unmatched space, privacy, and […]
Resort Life Travel launches AI-powered platform for Maldives holiday planning
Resort Life Travel, a Maldives-focused destination management company founded in 2006, has launched a new suite of AI-driven tools designed to change how travellers discover, explore and plan their journey to the Maldives, all before ever picking up a phone or writing an email. The system, unveiled this month, connects five different AI experiences into […]
Alila Kothaifaru Maldives showcases island-wide culinary experiences
Alila Kothaifaru Maldives invites guests to discover the island as a dining destination, where distinct culinary concepts, thoughtful cuisine and extraordinary settings come together. From Japanese precision, Italian craft and the coastal flavours of the Middle East and Mediterranean to barefoot dining on a secluded sand cay and intimate meals in a private pool villa, […]
Hanli Prinsloo returns to Maldives with dual freediving retreats in Baa Atoll
Following the success of her 2025 freediving retreat at Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort, eleven-time freediving world-record holder and ocean conservationist Hanli Prinsloo will return to Baa Atoll this September with an expanded programme across two Minor Hotels resorts. Hanli will begin with a Family Freediving Retreat at Avani+ Fares Maldives from 7 to 10 September […]
Mandara Spa Maldives achieves Wellness HERO status across all 10 participating locations
World Wellness Weekend 2026 marks a special chapter for Mandara Spa Maldives, with all ten participating spa locations achieving Wellness HERO status and becoming the first spa group in the Maldives to do so across every participating property. Behind this distinction are the people who give it meaning. From therapists sharing their knowledge to colleagues […]
JA Manafaru launches Kuri, a treetop dining experience celebrating Maldivian cuisine
While the Maldives has long captivated travellers with its turquoise lagoons, overwater villas and barefoot luxury, one part of its story has remained largely untold: its cuisine. Across the islands, visitors often dine on flavours from around the world, rarely discovering the ingredients, traditions and recipes that have shaped Maldivian life for generations. At JA […]
Grand Slam champions Elena Rybakina and Ana Ivanović to host tennis experiences at JOALI Maldives
JOALI Maldives has announced two exclusive tennis residencies with Grand Slam champions Elena Rybakina and Ana Ivanović, bringing world-class tennis to the island across November and the festive season. Designed for both adults and younger players, the residencies offer guests the rare opportunity to step onto the court with two of the sport’s most accomplished […]
