Bandos Maldives wins Indian Ocean’s Best Dive Resort in World Travel Awards 2025
Bandos Maldives has once again been awarded “Indian Ocean’s Best Dive Resort” at the World Travel Awards 2025. This marks a consecutive win, underscoring the resort’s ongoing excellence in providing world-class diving experiences and its lasting reputation as a premier dive destination in the Maldives. A key factor in this achievement is Dive Bandos, recognised […]
From garden to plate: NH Maldives’ ‘Malaa’ celebrates local cuisine
NH Maldives Kuda Rah has announced the launch of its newest food and beverage outlet, Malaa – The Maldivian Café. Now open to guests, the café offers a taste of authentic Maldivian cuisine alongside interactive Maldivian cooking classes. Guests staying at NH Maldives Kuda Rah can delve into the country’s rich culinary traditions with guidance […]
Dakshina Moorthy Thankarajan: Cultivating a landscape of purpose at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands
By Maaish Mohamed and Mariyam Saliya Mohamed At The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, Dakshina Moorthy Thankarajan manages more than landscaped gardens. As Landscape Grounds and Environmental Manager, he leads a team focused on shaping and maintaining the environment of a manmade island in the Indian Ocean. In June 2025, this ongoing effort was recognised at […]
Why constraints drive financial success in hospitality
There’s a curious paradox at work in resort finance: we often believe that freedom from limitations breeds creativity and productivity. But the truth is, in my experience managing multi-million-dollar operations in the Maldives hospitality industry, the opposite is far more accurate. Think about a luxury resort. Guests move through a seamless experience — from speedboat […]
Dhiraagu offers free Netflix subscription with Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Dhiraagu has announced an exciting new promotion offering customers free Netflix subscriptions with the purchase of Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. As part of this limited time offer, the first 30 customers to purchase the device will receive a 3-month free Netflix subscription giving customers access to unlimited entertainment and the latest shows and movies on […]
TechEngExpo: Highlighting core of hospitality operations
The Maldives presents a unique operational challenge for the hospitality industry, where resorts are dispersed across remote atolls, making it vital for properties to function as a self-reliant system producing its own electricity, managing water supply, treating sewage, and sustaining uninterrupted digital connectivity. These are not value-adds; they are critical infrastructure requirements in a geography […]
Madifushi Private Island shines at ILTM Asia Pacific 2025
Madifushi Private Island has announced its successful participation in the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) Asia Pacific 2025, which took place from 30 June to 3 July at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore. ILTM Asia Pacific is an exclusive, invitation-only luxury travel event, recognised for bringing together the world’s foremost luxury travel […]
Madifushi Private Island elevates service standards with SABA Butler Academy
Demonstrating its steadfast commitment to excellence in luxury hospitality, Madifushi Private Island recently hosted the prestigious SABA International Hotel Butler Training Programme — a globally recognised initiative dedicated to advancing the future of luxury service. Delivered in collaboration with the South African Butler Academy (SABA) International Butler Academy, one of the world’s foremost institutions in […]
SIX & SIX PRIVATE ISLANDS appoints Jagannath Prasad as Assistant Vice President of Finance
For brands that want to deliver a more considered form of luxury, the challenge is both creative and practical. How do you make bold design choices while ensuring financial sustainability? How do you celebrate the individuality of each destination while maintaining a sense of cohesion and quality? Luxury hospitality is evolving. It’s moving away from […]
Marriott International launches third cohort of Maldives Apprenticeship Programme
Marriott International has officially launched the third cohort of its Maldives Apprenticeship Programme (MIMAP), with a commencement ceremony held on 13 July 2025 at Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa. The ceremony marked the induction of 73 apprentices into the 10-month initiative and was attended by key figures including Mohamed Aseel, Deputy Minister of […]
Marriott’s Sustainable Bartender Championship showcases Maldivian talent
Marriott International has once again ignited creativity behind the bar with the return of the 2025 APEC Sustainable Bartender Championship ‘Rising Stars’. Now in its second year, the competition brought together eight talented bartenders from resorts within the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio in the Maldives, each tasked with reimagining classic cocktails through the lens of sustainability. […]
Jesse Mendes joins line-up for 2025 Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy
Brazilian surf icon Jesse Mendes has been confirmed as one of the competitors for the 2025 Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy. A former contender on the Championship Tour and winner of the 2018 Triple Crown of Surfing, Mendes is set to bring his trademark power, fluid style, and love of alternative boards to the […]
