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 […]
BML awards sports scholarship to surfer Sayyid Salahuddin
The Bank of Maldives (BML) has announced the recipient of its Sports Scholarship programme. The scholarship has been awarded to Sayyid Salahuddin for surfing. Under the programme, Salahuddin will undertake training in China, the Philippines and Indonesia. He is also scheduled to participate in a surfing competition in Australia. The scholarship includes support for equipment […]
Bank of Maldives supports sensory classroom at Aminiya School
Bank of Maldives (BML) has supported the development of a Sensory classroom named “IWonder” at Aminiya School as part of its ongoing efforts to support various sectors of the community. More than 170 students study at the SEN classes at Aminiya School. The classroom was developed as a suitable environment for students to learn. Under […]
Atmosphere Core promotes Christopher Baker to Vice President Operations, Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts
Atmosphere Core has announced the promotion of Christopher Baker as Vice President Operations – Atmosphere Hotels and Resorts. In this role, he will oversee operational performance and growth across the Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts brand portfolio in India, Italy, Maldives, and Nepal. He will focus on driving efficiencies, elevating standards, and assist with the successful […]
Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives positions as destination for couples and honeymooners
Nestled within The Atollia by Centara Hotels and Resorts, just a short speedboat journey from Malé, Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives unfolds as the perfect island destination for honeymooners and couples seeking seclusion, privacy, and truly immersive experiences. Surrounded by tranquil lagoon vistas, the resort offers an intimate escape where every moment is designed to be […]
One&Only Reethi Rah promotes Mohamed Ayaaz to Assistant Director, F&B
One&Only Reethi Rah, the ultra-luxury resort, has promoted Mohamed Ayaaz to Assistant Director, Food & Beverage, reinforcing the resort’s dedication to delivering authentic and unrivalled dining experiences through local talent development, creativity, and operational excellence. In his previous role as Manager, F&B, Ayaaz has led the team with strong operational discipline, passion for Maldivian hospitality, […]
JOALI’s Duygu Tatar takes on expanded group-wide marketing leadership role
A senior-level appointment has taken place within the marketing and communications structure of the tourism brands operating under Gürok Group, one of Turkey’s leading private sector conglomerates. Duygu Tatar, currently serving as Senior Cluster Director of Marketing Communications at JOALI, has been appointed Group Tourism Director of Brand and Marketing Communications. In addition to her […]
Visit Maldives and PATA announce tourism webinar on conflict impact
Visit Maldives Corporation, in collaboration with the Pacific Asia Travel Association, has announced a webinar titled “The Conflict Playbook for Travel – Adapt, Pivot, Lead (Maldives Edition)”, scheduled for 9 April 2026 at 13:00 hrs Maldives time (15:00 hrs Bangkok time). The session is intended to address challenges affecting the global tourism sector, particularly the […]
Angsana Velavaru wins British Airways Customer Excellence Award 2025
Angsana Velavaru has received the British Airways Holidays Customer Excellence Award 2025, recognising the resort for consistently high levels of guest satisfaction and service. The award is based on verified customer feedback and reflects guest experiences at the resort. Angsana Velavaru achieved an overall score of 4.8 out of 5, with recognition given for service […]
Niyama Private Islands Maldives appoints Aleksandr Nakonechnyi as new Head Sommelier
Niyama Private Islands Maldives has appointed Aleksandr Nakonechnyi to its food and beverage team, as part of efforts to further develop its dining and beverage experiences across the resort. Nakonechnyi joins the resort with experience in hospitality and beverage programmes across multiple international destinations. He began his career as a bartender at the Kempinski Grand […]
