Anantara Kihavah, Niyama Private Islands secure seven Travel + Leisure awards
Minor Hotels’ properties in the Maldives have received seven accolades in the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific, with Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas recognised in five categories and Niyama Private Islands Maldives securing two awards. Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas was ranked third among the Maldives’ Best Resorts and second in the Best House Reefs […]
Avani+ Fares Maldives joins new global book club initiative
Avani Hotels & Resorts has launched Avani Book Club, a global initiative designed to help travellers connect with destinations through books, local stories and shared reading experiences. The programme is being introduced at selected Avani hotels and resorts worldwide, including Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort in Baa Atoll. It combines curated reading lists with book corners, […]
Dhiraagu Malé Open Swimming Competition 2026 set for August
Dhiraagu Malé Open Swimming Competition 2026, the largest open water swimming event in the Maldives, is set to take place on 21 and 22 August 2026 at Rasfannu, Malé. Organised by Swim Maldives, the competition aims to promote open water swimming, inspire greater participation in the sport, and raise awareness of the importance of protecting […]
DGG and MINISO launch ‘Guess the Score’ football promotion
Dhiraagu Gamers Guild (DGG), together with MINISO has launched an exciting ‘Guess the Score’ promotion, giving football fans across the Maldives the opportunity to put their prediction skills to the test and win a range of exclusive prizes throughout the season. Through the promotion, participants can predict match scores, earn points for correct predictions, and […]
Mandara Spa reflects on wellness evolution as it marks 30 years
Over the past decade, wellness in the Maldives has evolved from an occasional travel indulgence into an essential part of the guest experience. Today’s travellers are seeking more than relaxation alone. They are looking for experiences that support physical wellbeing, emotional balance, mindfulness, and meaningful human connection. The first half of 2026 has once again […]
Canareef Resort Maldives earns Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award 2026
In a historic milestone for the southernmost atoll of the Maldives, Canareef Resort Maldives has been awarded the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award “Best of the Best” for 2026–the highest honour the world’s largest travel guidance platform can offer. Out of over 8 million listings on Tripadvisor, fewer than 1% achieve Travellers’ Choice status. But “Best […]
Versa Hospitality launches global loyalty programme ‘Versa Keys’
Maldivian-owned group Versa Hospitality on Wednesday announced the launch of Versa Keys: a tiered loyalty programme designed to reward guests for their curiosity, loyalty and time spent across the group’s growing collection of destinations worldwide. Versa Keys introduces a membership structure based on nights stayed, with four tiers–Member, Silver, Gold and Platinum–each unlocking a progressively […]
VMC appoints Event Maldives and Print Lab as partners for World Travel Awards 2026
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has appointed Event Maldives and Print Lab as the official Event Partner and Print Partner, respectively, for the World Travel Awards Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean 2026, further strengthening preparations for one of the travel industry’s most prestigious events. The partnership agreements were signed by Visit Maldives Corporation’s COO Sabeeha Ahmed, […]
Dhiraagu concludes Vahmaafushi Zipline Adventure Giveaway, announces winners
Dhiraagu, in partnership with its Elite Club partner Vahmaafushi Maldives, successfully concluded the Vahmaafushi Zipline Adventure Giveaway, which ran from 28 April to 31 May 2026, offering three lucky winners the opportunity to experience the Maldives first zipline adventure for free. As part of the giveaway, each winner received a complimentary zipline experience for two, […]
Four Seasons Maldives spotlights wellness-led babymoon experiences for expectant parents
Four Seasons Resorts Maldives has been highlighted as a key destination in Four Seasons’ latest collection of babymoon experiences across Asia, offering a range of wellness, relaxation and personalised treatments designed for expectant parents. The initiative brings together experiences across the company’s resorts in Asia, with Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru, Four Seasons […]
Mason Ho returns to Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy for 2026
There are surfers who follow a game plan. And then there’s Mason Ho. A blend of style icon, surfing heritage and technical standout, Ho has built a career doing things his own way, usually at full speed, often upside down and regularly pushing the limits of performance across challenging reef breaks and unconventional equipment. This […]
