Milaidhoo Maldives to welcome four-Michelin-star Chef Daniel Galmiche in September
Milaidhoo Maldives is set to welcome four-Michelin-star Chef Daniel Galmiche to the island for an exclusive guest chef residency on 5th and 6th September 2026. With a career spanning five decades, Chef Daniel Galmiche is one of the most respected French chefs working in the UK today. One of only a handful of chefs in […]
Soneva Jani becomes Maldives’ first resort recognised as OECM
Soneva Jani has been formally recognised by the Maldives’ Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy as an Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measure (OECM), the first such designation awarded to any resort in the country. This achievement places Soneva at the forefront of the country’s roadmap to its 30×30 target, which is part of the […]
Adaaran Resorts unveils ‘When the Island Blooms’ festive season in Maldives
This festive season, Adaaran Resorts invites couples and friends to experience Christmas in the Maldives through a glowing new seasonal concept: When the Island Blooms. Across Adaaran Prestige Vadoo and Adaaran Prestige Water Villas, the islands will come alive with blooming lights, shimmering trees, ocean-inspired installations and evenings shaped by romance, celebration and tropical wonder. […]
Dhiraagu opens MLBB, Rocket League qualifier registrations for DMGC 2026
Dhiraagu has opened registrations for the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) and Rocket League qualifiers of the Dhiraagu Maldives Gaming Conquest 2026 (DMGC), the largest gaming event held in the Maldives. Organised by Dhiraagu Gamers Guild (DGG), DMGC is the biggest stage for competitive esports in the Maldives, bringing together the country’s gaming community for […]
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort records first green sea turtle hatchlings of the season
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort has recorded its first green sea turtle hatchlings of the season, marking another important milestone in the island’s ongoing marine conservation efforts. Located in Raa Atoll, Maamunagau is recognised as an important sea turtle nesting site, with 6 nests recorded on the island so far this year. While sea turtles nest […]
Sun Siyam Iru Veli concludes culinary residency with Czech Chef Jan Punčochář
Sun Siyam Iru Veli part of Sun Siyam’s Privé Collection, has concluded an exclusive culinary residency with celebrated Czech chef Jan Punčochář, held from 25 July to 1 August 2026. Hosted in partnership with Colours of Maldives, the collaboration brought Chef Jan’s distinctive culinary philosophy and international expertise to Roma, the resort’s signature overwater restaurant […]
BML WeRun – Corporates brings 18 teams together at Crossroads Maldives
The Maldives’ first corporate relay race, BML WeRun – Corporates, was held at Crossroads Maldives on Saturday, bringing together 18 teams from companies, institutions and organisations. The event was organised by WeRun Maldives in partnership with Bank of Maldives (BML), with the aim of encouraging physical activity and teamwork among employees. BML WeRun – Corporates […]
Heritance Aarah unveils ‘Unwrap Incredible’ festive programme
This December, Heritance Aarah invites guests to experience Christmas in the Maldives through a season built around anticipation, discovery and wonder. Under the theme Unwrap Incredible, the island becomes the gift itself, wrapped in ocean light, white and gold, festive flavours, family moments, wellness rituals and celebrations that unfold one beautiful surprise at a time. […]
Taj Coral Reef promotes Ahmed Shujau to Director of Food & Beverage
Ahmed Shujau has been promoted to Director of Food & Beverage at Taj Coral Reef Resort & Spa Maldives, marking the latest step in a hospitality career spanning more than two decades. In his new role, Shujau will lead the resort’s food and beverage division, overseeing its restaurants, bar, in-villa dining and banqueting operations. His […]
Maldives’ Dhigurah enters global top 10 with estimated beach value of €162.7 million
Dhigurah in Alifu Dhaalu Atoll has been ranked among the world’s 10 most valuable holiday beaches, with its stretch of sand assigned an estimated value of MVR 2.9 billion (€162.7 million) in a study by luxury villa holiday specialist CV Villas. The island placed eighth in the global ranking, ahead of Seven Mile Beach in […]
Visit Maldives partners with Maldivian for World Travel Awards 2026
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has partnered with Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, as the official local airline partner of the World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean 2026 supporting the ongoing preparations for the prestigious global travel industry event. The partnership agreements were signed by Ali Saleem, Deputy Managing Director of […]
