Patina Maldives partners with Sean Wotherspoon for art, fashion and reef collaboration
Patina Maldives, Fari Islands is set to welcome globally acclaimed designer, artist and vintage collector Sean Wotherspoon for an exclusive collaboration that brings together fashion, art, creativity and the marine environment of the Maldives. Running from 12 August to 12 September 2026, the collaboration will transform the Fari Artist Atelier at Patina Maldives into a […]
Umami at Alila Kothaifaru Maldives named Best Restaurant at TTM Awards 2026
Alila Kothaifaru Maldives has announced that Umami has been named Best Restaurant at the Travel Trade Maldives Awards 2026, recognising the restaurant’s Japanese-inspired Asian fusion cuisine, distinctive dining experiences and the people who bring them to life. Meaning the “essence of deliciousness” in Japanese and recognised as the fifth taste, Umami brings together layers of […]
ananea Madivaru Maldives appoints Pierre Leif Edlund as General Manager
ananea Madivaru Maldives has appointed Pierre Leif Edlund as General Manager, marking his return to the Maldives after two years in Bangkok and the continuation of a hospitality career that has included senior leadership roles at several resorts across the country. Edlund took up the position in July 2026, returning to the Maldives for what […]
Hulhule Island Hotel celebrates World Coconut Day with Maldivian traditions
Hulhule Island Hotel celebrated World Coconut Day with a lively programmes highlighting the coconut’s deep cultural significance, versatility and enduring place in Maldivian life. Guests were welcomed with beautifully woven coconut-leaf creations, including traditional birds and other handcrafted pieces. Throughout the day, an assortment of coconut-based specialities and delicacies was served, offering guests an authentic […]
Strengthening Russian Maldives demand becomes more year-round, Yandex Ads research shows
Yandex Ads, supported by the Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) and Visit Maldives, brought together over 50 industry leaders from the Maldives’ hospitality sector in Malé, to present a brand new research into the behaviour of the Russian-speaking travellers and discuss possible opportunities to convert growing demand into bookings across a wider range of […]
Kuda Villingili to celebrate Golden Week with Chinese traditions, dining and family experiences
Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives will celebrate Chinese Golden Week from 1–8 October 2026 with an eight-day programme of festive dining, cultural activities and family experiences. Coinciding with China’s National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations, the programme brings touches of Chinese tradition to the island while giving families time and space to reconnect in the Maldives. […]
Kuredhivaru takes Best Culinary Resort, Best Beach Villa Resort titles at TTM Awards
Kuredhivaru Resort and Spa has been recognised with two TTM Awards 2026, receiving Best Beach Villa Resort 2026 and Best Culinary Resort 2026. The recognition highlights two important parts of the Kuredhivaru experience, from its beachfront villas and natural surroundings to its diverse culinary offering. The TTM Awards 2026, organised by Travel Trade Maldives, recognise […]
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island brings three Michelin-starred chefs to island for 12 culinary experiences
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, owned by Ventive Hospitality and operated by Hilton under the Conrad Hotels & Resorts brand, will host its Michelin Master Series 2026 from 19 October to 7 December 2026, bringing three Michelin-starred chefs to the Maldives for 12 culinary experiences across the resort. Part of Ventive Hospitality’s five-resort, 515-key Maldives portfolio, […]
Zipline Maldives wins Global Excellence Award for ‘World’s Most Beautiful Zipline’
Zipline Maldives, the first island-to-island zipline in the Maldives, has received the Global Excellence Award for “World’s Most Beautiful Zipline – Maldives” at the Global Brand Awards 2026. The recognition was presented as part of Season 2 of the Global Brand Awards, Sri Lanka Chapter. The certificate of achievement was presented to Ibrahim Asim of […]
Sun Siyam Vilu Reef unveils ‘Eutopia: The Infinite Bloom’ festive programme
Sun Siyam Vilu Reef, part of the Privé Collection within the House of Siyam, has announced its festive programme, “Eutopia: The Infinite Bloom”, which will run from 22 December 2026 to 7 January 2027. The seasonal programme features activities and experiences for guests of all ages. Dining will take centre stage with Christmas Eve and […]
Sun Siyam Iru Veli named Best Wedding Destination at TTM Awards 2026
Fresh from being named Best Honeymoon Destination in 2025, Sun Siyam Iru Veli was recognised as Best Wedding Destination at the Travel Trade Maldives Awards & Gala 2026, held at Crossroads Maldives on 27 August. The award further reinforces the resort’s commitment to celebrating romance in all its forms. Surrounded by turquoise lagoons and white-sand […]
