Canareef Resort Maldives earns dual nominations at World Travel Awards 2026
Canareef Resort Maldives has been nominated for two categories at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2026: Indian Ocean’s Leading Dive Resort and Maldives’ Leading Dive Resort. The nominations recognise Canareef’s exceptional position as one of the premier diving destinations in the region, offering unique underwater experiences found nowhere else in the Maldives. Canareef Resort is […]
Flight frequencies to Maldives improving, says tourism minister
Tourism Minister Mohamed Ameen said on Tuesday that flight frequencies from Gulf countries to the Maldives are increasing and tourist arrivals are gradually recovering despite disruptions caused by the conflict in the Middle East. Speaking at a press conference held by the special ministerial committee established by President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, Ameen said airlines operating […]
Universal Foundation, Tiny Hearts of Maldives launch nationwide cardiac rehabilitation programme
Universal Foundation and Tiny Hearts of Maldives have officially partnered to implement a nationwide Community-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation (CBCR) Program aimed at improving heart health awareness and prevention across the Maldives. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on 18th May 2026 with Organising secretary Fathimath Shabeena, representing Universal Foundation, and Chairperson, Jeehan Mahmoud representing Tiny […]
Dhiraagu introduces free Home Contents Takaful for Limitehneh Fibre customers
Dhiraagu has partnered with Allied Insurance Company of the Maldives to introduce an exciting new promotion that brings Home Contents Takaful, an islamic insurance plan to customers subscribing to any Dhiraagu Limitehneh Fibre plan. The collaboration was officially announced during a special press conference held at Dhiraagu Head Office Tuesday, where Allied was also welcomed […]
Visit Maldives Corporation expands Burunu Boma sport fishing series to southern atolls
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) and the Equatorial Fishing Club (EFC) will host the Burunu Lite Addu Edition (Ronda Masrace 1447), a one-day sport fishing tournament scheduled for 28 May 2026 in Maradhoo, Addu City, marking an expansion of the Burunu Boma Global Sport Fishing Tournament series and the first edition of the format to be […]
First non-stop flights between Australia and Maldives commence
Maldivian has launched the first non-stop passenger service between Australia and the Maldives, with the inaugural flight departing Melbourne on Monday night and arriving in Malé on Tuesday. The route commenced after Australian regulatory approval was granted for operations. The service is being operated in partnership with Melbourne-based travel company Luxury Escapes. According to the […]
Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi’s Mandara Spa and Hyperice launch recovery wellness collaboration
Mandara Spa at Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi is expanding its wellness offering with the launch of a new Recovery experience, developed in collaboration with Hyperice, the performance recovery technology brand trusted by elite athletes worldwide. Created for today’s active traveller, surf community, and wellness-conscious guest, the new offering reflects Mandara Spa’s commitment to going beyond traditional […]
MINDCo and Bank of Maldives launch Maldives AI Lab
MINDCo and Bank of Maldives (BML) have jointly launched the Maldives AI Lab, the National AI and Data Competency Centre, as a key initiative under the Maldives 2.0 Digital Transformation agenda. Maldives AI Lab was officially launched during the opening ceremony of Co.Lab 26 by the Minister of Homeland Security, Labour and Technology, Ali Ihusaan. […]
Aura Maldives makes global debut ahead of 2026 opening
Pulse Hotels & Resorts has formally unveiled Aura Maldives, a contemporary island retreat defined by design and holistic wellbeing, at an exclusive partner launch event. This is the first worldwide showcase of Aura to key industry stakeholders. Hosted in association with Reollo Travel, the exclusive event drew a curated audience of Maldives-focused luxury travel agents, […]
JOALI BEING unveils 2026 B’Kidult Summer Programme
JOALI BEING, the Maldives’ well-living island where guests come to feel lighter, happier and more energised, has unveiled the 2026 edition of its annual B’Kidult Summer Programme, taking place from 1 July to 31 August 2026. Centred around the narrative of Transform, Recharge & Flow, this year’s programme reimagines family travel as a meaningful journey […]
Atmosphere Core promotes Tanushree and Shiham to AVP, Sales & Marketing for Atmosphere Hotels and COLOURS OF OBLU
Atmosphere Core has announced key internal promotions within its commercial leadership team, reflecting its commitment to commercial excellence, innovation, and long-term value creation across its award-winning portfolios—Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts and COLOURS OF OBLU. Tanushree Joshi has been elevated to the position of Assistant Vice President, Sales & Marketing – Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts. With […]
