The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands’ Mariyam Shaghaf, winner of Hotelier Maldives Awards 2025, wins LQA Sirius Award 2026
Mariyam Shaghaf of The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands has won an LQA Sirius Award 2026, adding another international accolade to a year that has already brought her major recognition in luxury hospitality. Shaghaf was named among the winners announced by LQA, which describes the Sirius Awards as the only global awards dedicated exclusively to frontline […]
Universal Foundation partners with Moms Aid to support housing initiative
Universal Foundation has formalised a partnership with Moms Aid, signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), reinforcing its commitment to community development and social empowerment. The agreement was signed by Organising Secretary Fathimath Shabeeena on behalf of Universal Foundation and Executive Director Fathmath Riyasa representing Moms Aid. Under this collaboration, Universal Foundation will serve as […]
Cinnamon Velifushi and Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa Maldives launch seaplane offer for couples
Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives and Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa Maldives are inviting couples to begin their Maldives escape from the skies with 50% savings on seaplane transfers for two. Guests staying between one to six nights can enjoy 50% off one-way seaplane transfers, while stays of seven nights or more unlock complimentary roundtrip seaplane transfers. From above, […]
25 years on, Four Seasons Resorts Maldives apprenticeship programme surpasses 1,000 graduates
Twenty‑five years ago, five young Maldivians became the first graduates of the Four Seasons Maldives Hospitality Apprenticeship Programme. On April 18, 2026, the programme marked its 25th anniversary at the Maldives National University Auditorium in Malé, celebrating a total of 1,058 Maldivians who have now graduated from the programme, making it the longest‑running of its […]
Minister Zameer says BML roadshow supports next phase of growth
Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises Moosa Zameer has described Bank of Maldives’ (BML) recent non-deal roadshow as a strategic initiative aimed at supporting the bank’s continued growth and its role in financing the next phase of the country’s economic expansion. His remarks come as BML engages with institutional investors in international financial centres as […]
MATI chairman applauds BML’s continued support to tourism sector
Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) Chairman Hussain Afeef has praised Bank of Maldives (BML) for its continued support to the country’s tourism sector, noting the bank’s role in helping businesses expand and strengthen operations. As the Maldives’ tourism industry continues to evolve, financing remains a key factor in enabling resort development, product enhancement and […]
Bank of Maldives concludes global investor roadshow, eyes international debt markets
Bank of Maldives (BML) has successfully concluded a series of non-deal roadshow meetings with institutional investors from 29th April to 8th May 2026 across key international financial centres, including Singapore, Hong Kong and London. The engagements form part of the Bank’s strategic initiative to explore opportunities to raise external financing from the international debt capital […]
Constance Moofushi and Constance Halaveli to host Escapade Gourmande 2026
Constance Hotels & Resorts has announced the return of Escapade Gourmande in the Maldives from 17 to 21 August 2026, an exclusive gastronomic series designed to enhance the guest experience across its two Maldivian properties, Constance Moofushi and Constance Halaveli. This year’s edition brings together an outstanding trio of talents: three-Michelin-starred French chef Jérôme Banctel, […]
Sun Siyam Olhuveli launches night snorkelling with manta rays
As part of its evolving lifestyle collection under the House of Siyam, Sun Siyam Olhuveli unveils a captivating new way to experience the Maldives after sunset with the launch of Night Snorkeling with Mantas, an immersive encounter that brings guests face to face with one of the ocean’s most graceful wonders in their natural rhythm. […]
Dusit Thani Maldives launches Ray of Hope initiative to support local youth and marine conservation
Dusit Thani Maldives has introduced Ray of Hope, a meaningful community initiative designed to support local schools while creating a stronger connection between guests, sustainability, and youth development. Led by CSR Manager Laura Allevi, the initiative reflects the resort’s ongoing commitment to responsible tourism and community engagement within Baa Atoll. At the heart of the […]
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa launches Family Fun Summer offer
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa has introduced its Family Fun Summer offer, a family-focused package designed to encourage guests to spend time together through dining, leisure and recreational activities in a private island setting. Located 15 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport, the resort is offering the package as a year-round experience, […]
