Maldives again records highest daily tourist arrivals as China tops source markets
The Maldives recorded its highest number of tourist arrivals in a single day on Sunday, as China became the largest source market for visitors this year. According to figures released by the Ministry of Tourism on Monday, a total of 10,462 tourists arrived in the Maldives on Sunday. This surpassed the previous daily record of […]
Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026 record strong participation as nominations conclude
Nominations for the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026 officially closed at 11:59pm on 9 February 2026, following a week-long extension granted in response to requests from resorts across the country. The original deadline of 11:59pm on 2 February was extended by seven days to allow additional time for resorts to complete and submit their entries. At […]
InterContinental Maldives adds Nurse Shark encounter to ocean experiences
Nestled in the pristine waters of the Raa Atoll, InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort introduces Swim with Nurse Sharks, a new guided marine experience offering guests a rare opportunity to encounter these gentle creatures in their natural lagoon habitat. Located just minutes from the island, the calm, shallow waters provide ideal conditions for observing nurse sharks […]
The BeKind promotes Jumana Muhammad to Resident Manager at Fushifaru Maldives
Maldives-based hospitality group, The BeKind, has announced the promotion of Jumana Muhammad to the position of Resident Manager at Fushifaru Maldives, marking a key milestone in her hospitality career and within the group’s leadership team. Jumana was most recently serving as Director of Operations at Fushifaru Maldives, a role she held from August 2023 to […]
Greater Bay Airlines introduces charter services to Maldives
Greater Bay Airlines of Hong Kong has commenced charter operations to the Maldives, marking a further expansion of the country’s air links with the East Asian region. The airline’s first service, HB2500, touched down at Velana International Airport Sunday and was received with a traditional water salute to commemorate the milestone. A total of 174 […]
JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa curates multigenerational Eid Al-Fitr celebrations
This Eid Al-Fitr, JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa, a luxury multigenerational resort nestled on the serene shores of Vagaru Island in the Shaviyani Atoll, invites guests to celebrate Eid Mubarak through a crafted collection of experiences that honour tradition, connection, and the joy of togetherness. To elevate the festive celebration, the resort presents its […]
Michael Owen’s football camp returns to Avani+ Fares Maldives for Easter 2026
Michael Owen’s Football Camp is returning to Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort for a second year, running from 31 March to 3 April 2026 as part of the resort’s Easter holiday programme. Following a strong debut in 2025, the camp will once again see children and teens join the former England striker for hands-on coaching sessions […]
Caudwell Marine makes Maldives debut with AX300 Diesel Outboard launch
Caudwell Marine made its first official presence in the Maldives last week, hosting an exclusive media and industry launch briefing for the AX300 Diesel Outboard alongside its participation in the Maldives Marine Expo. The invitation-only briefing brought together international media, professional operators, industry officials and partners for an early introduction to Caudwell Marine and its […]
Island romance takes centre stage with Centara Hotels & Resorts Maldives this Valentine’s Day
Centara Hotels & Resorts is marking Valentine’s Day across its four Maldivian resorts with a collection of curated experiences designed to reflect different expressions of romance, from wellness and gastronomy to shared adventure and quiet celebration. Set within the Maldives’ natural environment of open horizons, white-sand beaches and private island settings, each property presents a […]
Milaidhoo Maldives unveils Art Spirit residency blending art, wine and storytelling
Milaidhoo Maldives is hosting a four-day creative residency this March that brings together art, wine and storytelling in a series of intimate island experiences guided by internationally recognised curator Vera Alkhova. From 25 to 28 March 2026, the resort will present the Art Spirit Residency, welcoming Alkhova, founder of Art Spirit, to its private island […]
Glynn Purnell to join Tastemaker Series at St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort
Glynn Purnell, the Michelin-starred chef, restaurateur and television personality known as “The Yummy Brummie”, will bring his modern British cooking to the Indian Ocean this April as part of the Tastemaker Series at St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort. With a career spanning more than 35 years, two Michelin-starred restaurants and a long-standing presence on British […]
