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MATATO, NHGAM urge govt action as Maldives tourism losses exceed $500 million

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The Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) and the National Hotels and Guesthouses Association of Maldives (NHGAM) have expressed deep concern over the ongoing decline in tourist arrivals and the severe economic impact now affecting the Maldivian tourism industry. Based on current arrival trends, booking patterns, and cancellations, the Maldives tourism sector […]

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The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands celebrates fifth anniversary with month-long guest programme

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The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands marks its fifth anniversary in paradise, celebrating its internationally acclaimed service excellence which defines its place among the world’s most distinguished luxury resorts. This June, a month-long programme will showcase the property’s signature approach to guest experiences celebrating the pinnacle of transformative travel and the evolution of this unique resort […]

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The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands’ Mariyam Shaghaf, winner of Hotelier Maldives Awards 2025, wins LQA Sirius Award 2026

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Mariyam Shaghaf of The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands has won an LQA Sirius Award 2026, adding another international accolade to a year that has already brought her major recognition in luxury hospitality. Shaghaf was named among the winners announced by LQA, which describes the Sirius Awards as the only global awards dedicated exclusively to frontline […]

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Hard Rock Hotel and Cafe Maldives donate Pinktober funds to Cancer Society

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Hard Rock Hotel Maldives and Hard Rock Cafe Maldives have once again demonstrated the power of music, community, and purpose through their Pinktober 2025 initiatives, culminating in the official handover of funds to the Cancer Society of Maldives at a special event held at Hard Rock Cafe Maldives in the first week of April 2026. […]

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Bank of Maldives cuts home construction equity requirement to 5%

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Bank of Maldives has announced a significant reduction in the equity requirement for its Home Construction Financing, lowering minimum own contribution to just 5% for projects valued up to MVR 3 million. This change marks a substantial decrease from the 20% equity requirement and is intended to enhance accessibility for home construction across the country. […]

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Kuda Villingili secures dual nomination in Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards

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Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives has been nominated in the Resorts category for the Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2026 (UK) and the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2026 (US), marking a further development in the resort’s international recognition. The Readers’ Choice Awards are based on traveller feedback and are considered a key benchmark […]

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Universal Foundation and Villa College renew Discover Hospitality Programme

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Universal Foundation and Villa College have renewed their partnership to continue the Discover Hospitality Programme in 2026. The Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) was signed on 2 April 2026 by Iyaz Waheed, President of Universal Foundation, and Dr Ali Najeeb, Vice Rector of Villa College. Launched in 2017, the Discover Hospitality Programme is an initiative by […]

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Visit Maldives concludes Superyacht Promotion Campaign

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Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has concluded its inaugural Superyacht Promotion Campaign, marked by participation in two international yachting events, the MYBA Charter Show and the Monaco Yacht Show. Launched in late 2025, the campaign was designed to position the Maldives within the global luxury yacht tourism segment, targeting high-net-worth individuals, yacht owners, charter brokers and […]

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NHGAM launches ‘I AM Maldives Southeast Asia Roadshow’

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The National Hotels and Guesthouse Association of Maldives (NHGAM), in collaboration with Visit Maldives and the Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO), has announced the launch of the ‘I AM Maldives Southeast Asia Roadshow’, a targeted trade initiative aimed at promoting Maldivian tourism in key Asian markets. The roadshow is scheduled to […]

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Baros Maldives announces Earth Day experience in Chef’s Garden

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Baros Maldives is set to host a curated Earth Day experience titled Earth Day in Bloom on 22 April 2026, offering guests an evening programme centred on sustainability, nature and locally sourced ingredients. The event will begin at 6:30pm at the resort’s Chef’s Garden, where guests will be welcomed with a Garden Spritz before taking […]

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Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives recognised at TUI Global Hotel Awards

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Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives has been recognised as a Quality Winner at the TUI Global Hotel Awards 2026, an accolade based on guest feedback from travellers worldwide. The recognition reflects the resort’s delivery of guest experiences shaped by service standards, facilities and alignment with evolving traveller preferences. Located in North Malé Atoll, Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives offers […]

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50 on 50 : MU Maniku, Chairman, Universal Enterprises

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To celebrate the 50th year of the Maldives tourism industry, we are starting a new series commemorating 50 leaders in the industry with the most impact, both in the past and looking to the future. The first segment features MU Maniku, Chairman of Universal Enterprises and Chairman of the Board of Maldives Association of Tourism […]

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Struggle and Success: The Story of Hussain Shahid, Executive Assistant Manager, Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives

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Achievements may take different forms, different scales, and there are many sacrifices and challenges behind it. Hussain Shahid’s greatest win isn’t a trophy, neither it is a title or a promotion. For him, his greatest achievement is people. Hotelier Maldives looked closer into his twenty-three year old story in the hospitality industry. The Beginning In […]

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Abdul Matheen Adam, Restaurant Manager, The Edge, Grand Park Kodhipparu

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Offering the best of open dining on the beach, the Edge at Grand Park Kodhipparu is where guests indulge in a wide range of international cuisines from the restaurant’s extensive ‘live cooking’ buffet menu. Spearheading the operations of the Edge is Restaurant Manager Abdul Matheen Adam. Matheen is an honest, reliable man that treats every […]

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Sarocha, Sustainability Manager and Resident Marine Biologist at Grand Park Kodhipparu

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Resting within the crystal waters of Northern Male’ Atoll, Grand Park Kodhipparu is strongly committed to achieving environmental and socio-cultural sustainability. They strive to practice internationally recognised best practices in sustainable hospitality and tourism in order to achieve gradual development in their environmental and socio- cultural performance. One of their quite notable as well as […]

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