Soneva Namoona marks seven-year milestone in island waste management
Soneva Namoona, a local NGO focused on waste management in the Maldives, has marked seven years of work supporting local islands to improve waste systems through community-based programmes and infrastructure support. Celebration events were held across the 11 participating islands, where progress in waste management was highlighted and waste compacting machines were donated. According to […]
Dhiraagu holds 37th AGM, reports 2025 growth and dividend approval
Dhiraagu has concluded its 37th Annual General Meeting at JEN Maldives Malé by Shangri-La, held in a hybrid format, with shareholders approving all five proposed ordinary resolutions. A total of 265 shareholders registered to take part in the meeting, including 136 shareholders attending directly and 129 represented by proxy. As in previous years, voting was […]
Hotelier Maldives honours 4 tourism veterans with Dedicated Service Awards 2026
Hotelier Maldives has recognised four long-serving tourism professionals with the Dedicated Service Awards at the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026, held on 26 April 2026 at NIVA Kurumba Maldives. Presented by Bestbuy Maldives (BBM), the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026 marked the third edition of the annual awards, which remain the only national recognition in the Maldives […]
Hotelier Maldives Awards, the only national tourism employee awards, recognises industry talent
Hotelier Maldives on Sunday night announced the winners of Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026, presented by Bestbuy Maldives (BBM), at a gala ceremony held at NIVA Kurumba Maldives. Now in its third edition, the annual awards recognise individuals, teams and programmes across the tourism industry, and remain the only awards in the Maldives dedicated to recognising […]
Minister Saeed says tourism expansion across atolls key to inclusive growth
Minister of Economic Development, Transport and Trade Mohamed Saeed has said the government is working to expand the benefits of tourism across the atolls by strengthening connectivity, enabling investment and supporting local entrepreneurship. Speaking as Chief Guest at the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026 gala held at NIVA Kurumba Maldives on Sunday evening, Minister Saeed said […]
Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026 to honour resort talent tonight
Hotelier Maldives will host the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026 tonight at NIVA Kurumba Maldives, bringing together the country’s tourism and hospitality sector to recognise the people working across resort operations. Now in its third edition, the Hotelier Maldives Awards is the only awards platform in the Maldives dedicated to recognising resort employees. The annual event […]
Maldives tourist arrivals fall 4% amid flight disruptions
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives have declined by 4 per cent so far this year, according to data released by the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation Maldives. As of 22 April, total arrivals reached 758,753, compared to 791,368 recorded during the same period last year. The data shows an average of 6,775 arrivals per […]
The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo unveils summer offer for families
The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort has introduced its Family Fun Summer offer, aimed at families seeking longer island stays built around shared activities and rest. The offer is available for booking from 15 April to 15 June 2026, with a minimum stay of four nights for travel through to 20 December 2026. Located within Baa […]
Reethi Faru Resort wins four titles at 2026 Haute Grandeur Awards
Reethi Faru Resort has been recognised at the 2026 Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards, receiving honours in four categories: Best Beach Villa in Indian Ocean, Best Pool Villa in Indian Ocean, Best Eco-Friendly Resort in Maldives, and Best Sustainable Hotel in Maldives. The awards recognise performance across villa accommodation and environmentally focused hospitality, reflecting the […]
Maldives cuts processing time for visa extensions via digital platform
Maldives Immigration has introduced changes to the process for extending tourist visas, effective from Thursday. The agency said the updates are part of the ‘Maldives 2.0’ programme and are aimed at improving application procedures for visitors. Under the revised system, information already recorded in the Immigration database will be reused, removing the need for repeated […]
Grand Park Kodhipparu completes staff training programme with Heilbron Hospitality
Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives has successfully concluded a comprehensive staff training initiative delivered by Heilbron Hospitality, a specialist training provider based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Conducted over a period of two and a half weeks, the programme was designed to enhance service delivery, improve operational efficiency, and elevate overall guest satisfaction across key departments. The […]
Sun Siyam Iru Veli marks Earth Day 2026 with tree planting initiative
In celebration of Earth Day 2026, Sun Siyam Iru Veli, part of the Privé Collection within the House of Sun Siyam, hosted a purposeful evening inspired by this year’s global theme, Our Power, Our Planet. The evening brought together guests and team members for a meaningful tree planting ceremony along the shores of Magoodhoo Beach. […]
