Dusit Maldives unveils ocean-inspired festive celebrations across two island resorts
This festive season, Dusit Hotels and Resorts invites travellers to experience two distinctive celebrations in the Maldives, united by a shared source of inspiration: the ocean. At Dusit Thani Maldives, the festive season comes to life through Ocean Carnival, a joyful celebration inspired by the colour, movement and wonder of the underwater world. Meanwhile, dusitD2 […]
GM Forum 2026 panel to examine AI, data and automation without losing the human touch
Hotelier Maldives has announced the third panel discussion for the 10th edition of its General Managers (GM) Forum, focusing on how resorts can use artificial intelligence, data and automation to improve operations while preserving human judgement and personal service. Titled “AI, Data and Automation: Reinventing Resort Operations Without Losing the Human Touch,” the panel will […]
IFC to explore scalable energy financing for Maldives at GM Forum 2026
Ayotunde Osunkunle, Senior Investment Officer at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), will deliver a presentation at the Hotelier Maldives General Managers (GM) Forum 2026, focusing on financing models that can support the Maldives’ transition towards more resilient and sustainable energy systems. Titled “A Partner for Maldives: Financing the Energy Resilience,” the presentation will form part […]
Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa welcomes Chef Ku Chi Fai for MICHELIN-starred culinary journey
Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa has announced the first chapter of its newly launched Masters of Food & Wine Series, A MICHELIN-Starred Culinary Journey Through the Seasons, welcoming acclaimed Cantonese master Executive Chef Ku Chi Fai for two exclusive dining experiences on 2 and 5 October 2026. The event marks the official opening of the season-long […]
Niva Kuramathi Maldives unveils week-long Halloween adventure for young guests
Niva Kuramathi Maldives welcomes young explorers to a week of magic, mischief and island wonder. From 26 October to 1 November 2026, young explorers step into A Spooktacular Island Adventure – seven days of crafts, games, and small wonder. Each morning is a new discovery. Each afternoon dissolves into the pool, the beach, the gold […]
Kandooma Maldives begins new chapter as independent, all-inclusive island resort
Today (1st October) marks a new chapter for Kandooma Maldives, one of the South Malé Atoll’s best-known island resorts as it officially begins life under its new brand. For the past 17 years, travellers have known the island as Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives. From today, the resort steps forward simply as Kandooma Maldives – […]
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Ruinart welcome Alexandre Benjamin Navet for artist residency
Following last year’s successful collaboration with acclaimed Chinese performance artist Liu Bolin, Maison Ruinart, the world’s first established Champagne house, and The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, a Two Michelin Key Resort, open a new creative chapter with an exclusive residency by French artist Alexandre Benjamin Navet. Officially launching from December 18 to 23, 2026, in […]
The Standard, Maldives transforms into candy-inspired ‘Festive Isle’
This festive season, The Standard, Maldives invites guests to leave ordinary behind and step into The Festive Isle, a playful candy-inspired wonderland filled with indulgent dining experiences, island adventures, family- friendly activities, vibrant entertainment and unforgettable celebrations. Running from 20 December 2026 to 7 January 2027, the festive programme transforms the island resort into a […]
SHC Law & Tax to address FX, MMA approvals and TGST compliance at GM Forum 2026
SHC Law & Tax will deliver a presentation at the Hotelier Maldives General Managers (GM) Forum 2026, focusing on key regulatory and tax compliance issues affecting resort operators and other businesses in the hospitality sector. Titled “FX Conversion, MMA Approvals and Foreign Tour Operator TGST: Practical Compliance for Hospitality Sector,” the session will be delivered […]
Atmosphere Core’s Shrikant Dash to deliver keynote on ‘Emotional Ownership’ at Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2026
Shrikant Dash, Deputy Managing Director – Corporate at Atmosphere Core, will deliver the keynote address at the Hotelier Maldives General Managers (GM) Forum 2026, focusing on how hospitality businesses can turn talent into a stronger and more enduring organisational asset. His keynote, titled “Emotional Ownership — Turning Talent into Your Strongest Asset,” will form part […]
Dhivehi Insurance joins Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2026 as Insurance Partner
Hotelier Maldives has announced Dhivehi Insurance as the Insurance Partner of the Hotelier Maldives General Managers (GM) Forum 2026, marking the third year the company has partnered with the annual gathering of hospitality leaders. The 10th edition of the GM Forum will be held on 5 October at CROSSROADS Maldives under the theme “Resilience and […]
