JOALI Maldives transforms island into a living stage for Christmas and New Year
JOALI Maldives, the Maldives’ first art-immersive resort, has announced its 2026 festive theme, Life is a Theatre – The Island Takes the Stage. Inspired by the grandeur, artistry and enchantment of historic theatres, the island will transform into a living stage for a season shaped by spectacle, emotion and creative living. From 20 December 2026 […]
COMO Maldives unveils 2026 calendar of expert-led journeys and wellness residencies
For the remainder of 2026, COMO Maalifushi and COMO Cocoa Island will offer an inspiring calendar of COMO Journeys and visiting practitioner residencies, bringing together leading experts, artists and wellness specialists from around the world. Rooted in ocean stewardship, artistic expression and holistic wellbeing, each programme is thoughtfully crafted to reflect the distinctive character of […]
BML supports coral restoration through planting activity at Niva Kurumba Maldives
Bank of Maldives has participated in a coral planting activity at Niva Kurumba Maldives, supporting ongoing efforts to protect and restore the country’s marine ecosystems. BML CEO and Managing Director Mohamed Shareef, members of the Bank’s leadership team, staff and tourists staying at Niva Kurumba Maldives participated in the activity, contributing to the resort’s coral […]
Nova Maldives partners with PADI for AWARE Week 2026
Nova Maldives will renew its partnership with PADI this September to co-host Project AWARE Week from 16 to 20 September 2026. Organised by the resort’s marine team, the programme will give guests, from first-time snorkellers to experienced divers, opportunities to combine marine wildlife observation with practical conservation activities. The initiative is intended to turn time […]
Kandima’s ‘Oktober Adventures’ brings sport, music and Halloween celebrations
As autumn settles in, travel’s mood shifts from where to why. Kandima’s “Oktober Adventures” turns the shoulder season into its most eventful yet, answering the call for ‘whycation’ holidays that are chosen for purpose, rather than coordinates on the map. This month-long programme will bring together an inspiring line-up of sport talent residencies, live music, […]
The Nautilus Maldives blends festive celebrations with reef restoration and wellbeing
This festive season, The Nautilus Maldives invites travellers to leave the map behind and embrace Bohemian Odyssey — a free-spirited celebration where days unfold through discovery, flavour, creativity and connection, all at the guest’s own rhythm. Set within the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, The Nautilus becomes a canvas for festive moments waiting to be […]
Bank of Maldives achieves world record for simultaneous snorkelling
Bank of Maldives (BML) has achieved the Guinness World Records title for the most people snorkelling simultaneously at a single venue with 314 participants taking part in the record-breaking attempt at Niva Kurumba Maldives. The record attempt was carried out as an awareness initiative to bring people together, beneath the surface, to experience first-hand the […]
Sun Siyam Vilu Reef named Best House Reef at TTM Awards 2026
Renowned for its marine life and underwater experiences, Sun Siyam Vilu Reef, part of Sun Siyam’s Privé Collection, has been named Best House Reef at the Travel Trade Maldives (TTM) Awards 2026. The award recognises the resort’s marine environment, which is accessible directly from its beaches and overwater villas. The annual TTM Awards and Gala […]
Huvafen Fushi introduces two longevity-focused treatments at underwater spa
Huvafen Fushi Maldives is expanding its wellness offering with two new longevity-focused treatments from Aromatherapy Associates, available now at Huvafen Spa, the resort’s iconic underwater spa. The launch arrives as longevity becomes the defining word in luxury travel. Virtuoso’s 2026 travel data reinforces the shift, naming longevity tourism as luxury travel’s breakout segment, with wellness-focused […]
Kandooma Maldives recognised for family holidays and sustainability at LUXlife Awards 2026
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives has received two honours in the 11th annual LUXlife Hospitality Awards, named Best Family Resort 2026 – Maldives and recipient of the Sustainability Excellence Award 2026 – Maldives. The LUXlife Hospitality Awards recognise businesses and individuals demonstrating excellence across the global hospitality industry, from hotels and resorts to dining, travel […]
ABTA, ECTAA call on Maldives to pause GST rules for foreign tour operators
Two associations representing travel agents and tour operators in Europe have called on the Maldives to delay the implementation of new Goods and Services Tax (GST) requirements for foreign booking platforms, travel agents and tour operators. The calls follow President Mohamed Muizzu’s ratification of the Eighth Amendment to the Goods and Services Tax Act, which […]
