Reethi Faru Resort to host QUEENZ OF PIANO for festive season performances
Reethi Faru Resort has announced that internationally recognised piano duo QUEENZ OF PIANO will perform at the resort as part of its Christmas and New Year celebrations for the 2026/27 festive season. The duo will present three live performances on 29 December 2026, 31 December 2026 (New Year’s Eve) and 2 January 2027, offering guests […]
Kandooma Maldives brings pirate-themed celebrations to festive season
Kandooma Maldives has announced its Christmas and New Year programme, titled Pirates’ Festive Adventure, featuring festive dining, family activities, marine excursions, live entertainment and wellness experiences. The programme will run from 22 December 2026 to 7 January 2027, offering a range of activities and celebrations for guests staying at the resort in South Malé Atoll. […]
Secret Paradise Maldives Co-Founder Ruth Franklin wins Regenerative Travel Pioneer Award
Ruth Franklin, Co-Founder of Secret Paradise Maldives, has received the Regenerative Travel Pioneer Award at the 2026 Inspiring Women in Travel Asia (IWTA) Awards, held at the Conrad Bangkok on 14 October 2026. The IWTA Awards recognise women contributing to environmental, social and regenerative initiatives across Asia’s travel and tourism industry. The Regenerative Travel Pioneer […]
Sun Siyam unveils Black Friday offers with up to 50% off stays
Sun Siyam has announced its Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2026 offers across its six resorts in the Maldives and Sri Lanka, featuring discounts of up to 50%, complimentary seaplane transfers and a range of additional benefits for stays extending into 2027. The promotions cover properties within the group’s Lifestyle, Luxury and Privé Collections, with […]
Versa Hospitality promotes Ken Gundu, Andreas Haugg to corporate culinary and F&B leadership roles
Versa Hospitality has announced the promotions of Ken Gundu to Corporate Director of Culinary and Andreas Haugg to Corporate Director of Food & Beverage, strengthening its executive leadership team as the company develops its dining operations across the Versa Collection and Niva Hotels & Resorts. Both appointments are internal promotions, with the two executives taking […]
Visit Maldives Year 2027 officially unveiled at WTM London
The Maldives has officially unveiled Visit Maldives Year 2027 – Celebrate the Sunny Side to international media and travel trade partners at World Travel Market (WTM) London 2026, launching a global promotional initiative aimed at showcasing the destination throughout the coming year. Visit Maldives Year 2027 was officially designated by President Dr Mohamed Muizzu during […]
Jean-Luc Naret joins Aman as General Manager for upcoming Amanolu Maldives resort
Jean-Luc Naret, former Chief Executive of the Michelin Guide and former General Manager of One&Only Reethi Rah, has joined Aman as General Manager for its upcoming resort in the Maldives, Amanolu, marking his return to the country’s luxury hospitality industry. Naret announced his appointment on LinkedIn on Tuesday, confirming that he had officially joined Aman […]
Milaidhoo Maldives marks International Men’s Day with cocktail-making challenge
Milaidhoo Maldives will mark International Men’s Day with a cocktail-making competition for male guests, as the resort celebrates its tenth anniversary this November. The occasion will also recognise the contributions of the men involved in the resort’s development and operations over the past decade. Since its establishment, Milaidhoo has maintained a focus on Maldivian hospitality […]
Maldives tourist arrivals reach 1.76 million as October figures rise by 0.2%
The Maldives welcomed a total of 1,762,751 tourists during the first ten months of 2026, with October recording 190,774 arrivals, according to the latest statistics released by the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation. The cumulative figure represents a 3.5% decline compared to the 1,826,934 tourists recorded during the corresponding period in 2025, a difference […]
Angsana Velavaru reveals festive line-up of dining, cultural performances and ocean adventures
Angsana Velavaru has announced its festive programme for Christmas and New Year, featuring seasonal celebrations, family activities, dining experiences, cultural performances and marine excursions in the Maldives. The celebrations will begin with a Christmas tree lighting ceremony, bringing guests together to mark the start of the festive season. On Christmas Eve, the resort will host […]
ELE|NA marks 11th anniversary with expansion beyond Maldives
ELE|NA, the spa and wellness brand by Atmosphere Wellness, celebrates its 11th anniversary this November under the theme 11 Years. One Essence. Born in the Maldives, the brand has grown through a philosophy rooted in nature, personalisation and connection, carrying its wellness philosophy to new destinations while staying true to the principles that shaped its […]
