Fitch endorses Bank of Maldives’ financial strength and resilience
Bank of Maldives (BML) has been assigned a Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of ‘CCC-‘ with a Stable Outlook by Fitch Ratings. Fitch has also assigned the Bank a Local Currency Long-Term IDR of ‘CCC+’, which is two notches above the sovereign rating, reflecting the Bank’s strong standalone strength and resilience relative to the sovereign. […]
Dr Oriana Migliaccio leads 10,000th coral planting at Anantara Maldives
The coral-ringed islands of the Maldives have long been associated with celebration. As Anantara Hotels & Resorts marks 25 years of locally rooted experiences, Dr Oriana Migliaccio, Resident Marine Biologist at Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort, Anantara Veli Maldives Resort and Naladhu Private Island Maldives, is also marking a milestone of her own by overseeing the […]
.Here Baa Atoll and Finolhu appoints Shumaes Rasheed as Director of Public Relations and Marketing
.Here Baa Atoll and Finolhu, a Seaside Collection Resort, have appointed Shumaes Rasheed as Director of Public Relations and Marketing, reinforcing the brands’ focus on strategic growth, international visibility, and market positioning within the global luxury travel sector. Shumaes brings more than 20 years of experience in luxury hospitality marketing, communications, and public relations to […]
Mohamed Hussain Shihab: Building HR leadership through people, succession and service
When Mohamed Hussain Shihab first considered hospitality, it was not part of a long-set career plan. He was looking at colleges in Malaysia when he came across a hotel school. That encounter changed the direction of his studies, and later his career. “I didn’t plan on studying hospitality in the beginning,” Shihab says. “But while […]
Marriott Maldives Apprenticeship Programme marks third cohort graduation
Marriott International in the Maldives has celebrated the graduation of 40 apprentices from the Class of 2026 of the Marriott International Maldives Apprenticeship Programme (MIMAP), developed in partnership with the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sports and Fitness and the Maldives Institute of Technology (MIT). The ceremony was attended by Commissioner of Sports Mohamed Tholal, who […]
Amilla Maldives partners with The Clay Studio Maldives to launch island pottery studio
Amilla Maldives has announced a groundbreaking partnership with The Clay Studio Maldives, introducing the island’s very first dedicated pottery and ceramic production space. This innovative studio will invite guests to embark on a grounding, tactile journey, deeply rooted in local artistry and mindfulness. Set to provide an unhurried sensory experience, the upcoming studio aligns seamlessly […]
InterContinental Maldives launches wellness programme for International Yoga Day
With International Yoga Day fast approaching, InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort invites guests to reconnect the mind, body and spirit through a curated programme of new wellness focused experiences at its award-winning AVI Spa. Celebrating the global day of mindfulness and movement, the resort will introduce a series of restorative spa activities designed to inspire balance […]
MGallery Collection debuts V Villas Maldives at Mirihi in South Ari Atoll
MGallery Collection has announced the opening ofV Villas Maldives at Mirihi – MGallery Collection, a luxurious all-villa retreat where light, time and the ocean flow in soothing harmony. Crafted as a refined ode to Maldivian heritage and natural beauty, this property invites travellers to experience luxury, where every horizon line invites stillness, presence and awe. […]
Kandolhu Maldives to host Michelin-starred Chef Benjamin Peifer this December
This December, Kandolhu Maldives is set to host an extraordinary gastronomic event in collaboration with celebrated German Chef Benjamin Peifer. Recently named Chef of the Year 2025 by Gault & Millau, Peifer brings his highly distinctive culinary vision to the Maldives. His signature approach masterfully blends traditional Japanese techniques with carefully selected regional ingredients, with […]
World Environment Day: How Maldives became a global leader in sustainable tourism – and what comes next
On a nation of low-lying coral islands, sustainability is not a marketing strategy. It is a necessity. As the world marks World Environment Day on June 5, the Maldives stands as one of the tourism industry’s most compelling sustainability success stories. Over the past two decades, the country has transformed itself from a luxury beach […]
ELE|NA achieves Gold Sustainable Wellness Accreditation across all Maldives sanctuaries
ELE|NA has achieved Gold Sustainable Wellness Accreditation across all its sanctuaries, marking the first time every property within the portfolio in Maldives, has attained Gold status. ELE|NA was the first spa and wellness company in the Maldives to receive accreditation from the Sustainable Wellness Group, setting a benchmark for responsible wellness practices in the destination. […]
The Standard, Maldives celebrates ocean, wellness and sustainability throughout June
This month, The Standard, Maldives invites guests to experience a month where nature, community, and wellbeing come together in meaningful and memorable ways. Set against the backdrop of the Maldives’ manta ray season, a time when these majestic creatures gracefully glide through the surrounding waters, the resort curates a series of experiences that celebrate both […]
