Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives retains title of Best Surf Resort at TTM Awards
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives has been recognised as the Best Surf Resort in the Maldives at the Travel Trade Maldives (TTM) Awards 2025, achieving the accolade for the second consecutive year. The award underscores the resort’s reputation as a leading destination for surf enthusiasts in search of world-class waves and welcoming hospitality. Located just […]
Tourist arrivals surpass 1.5 million as Maldives advances towards annual target
Maldives has welcomed more than 1.5 million tourist arrivals as of 8th September, according to official figures released by the Ministry of Tourism. The ministry confirmed Monday that this achievement reflects steady progress towards meeting the government’s annual target of attracting 2.5 million visitors in 2025. The milestone comes as part of a sustained growth […]
Jumeirah Olhahali Island unveils week-long programme for Golden Week 2025
Jumeirah Olhahali Island will celebrate Chinese Golden Week this October with a curated programme titled ‘A Golden Journey Together’. From 1 to 8 October 2025, the island will host experiences designed to bring families and friends closer, combining creativity, wellbeing and discovery with the natural rhythm of Maldivian island life. Dining will be central to […]
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort announces Atlantis-inspired festive calendar
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort has announced its festive programme for the upcoming season, themed around ‘A Celebration for the Oceans’. Drawing inspiration from the Indian Ocean, the programme will transport guests into the mythical world of Atlantis: The Lost Kingdom, offering a range of cultural, culinary, artistic and wellness experiences. Highlights include a culinary residency […]
Bestbuy Maldives announced as Silver Sponsor of GM Forum 2025
Hotelier Maldives, the leading hospitality media group in the country, has announced Bestbuy Maldives (BBM) as the Silver Sponsor of the upcoming General Managers (GM) Forum 2025, which will take place at Kurumba Maldives on 13 October 2025. This marks the third consecutive year that BBM will be participating in the GM Forum, further underlining […]
Nurturing teams, nourishing guests: Culinary vision of Taylor Shearman at JOALI BEING
When Taylor Shearman stepped into the role of Executive Chef at JOALI BEING in June 2024, she brought with her more than a decade of experience in kitchens across the Maldives and beyond. Having first arrived in the country in 2016, she has been part of its rapidly evolving hospitality and culinary landscape, contributing to […]
Hotelier Maldives names Kurumba Maldives as GM Forum 2025 venue
Hotelier Maldives, the leading hospitality media brand in the Maldives, has announced Kurumba Maldives as the host venue for the upcoming General Managers (GM) Forum 2025. The forum, recognised as the leading gathering of hospitality professionals in the country, will take place on 13 October 2025 under the theme, “Digitalisation and Expanding Experiences.” Located just […]
Visit Maldives introduces one-stop Events Calendar
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has announced the launch of The Events Calendar, a central platform designed to showcase all events taking place across the Maldives. The initiative brings together festivals, sporting challenges, entertainment events, exhibitions, and festive season launches, providing a single hub through which audiences can discover activities nationwide. The platform also offers stakeholders […]
St. Regis Maldives to host signature wine evening with Ilaria Felluga of Marco Felluga
This October, The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort will host an extraordinary celebration of Italian winemaking excellence as Ilaria Felluga, sixth-generation winemaker and steward of the renowned Marco Felluga and Russiz Superiore estates, visits the Maldives for an intimate two-night Wine Dinner on October 24 and 25, 2025. Guests will be invited on a journey […]
Tekkers Dhiraagu Resort Cup 2025 kicks off in Dhaalu Zone
The Tekkers Dhiraagu Resort Cup 2025 Dhaalu Zone officially kicked off yesterday, 5th September 2025, hosted by Sun Siyam Iru Veli and played at the Bandidhoo Futsal Ground, Dh. Bandidhoo Island. With five competitive resort teams in the mix, the Dhaalu Zone promises high-energy futsal action as the race for the atoll championship begins. The […]
MATI opens Book of Condolence for Mohamed Umar Maniku
The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) has announced the opening of a Book of Condolence in memory of the late Mohamed Umar Maniku (MU Maniku), a pioneer and visionary of the Maldivian tourism industry. The Book of Condolence will be available for signing from Sunday, 7 September 2025, until Sunday, 14 September 2025 (excluding […]
Family-friendly ‘Spooky Tropical Halloween’ programme at Kuda Villingili
Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives has announced its Halloween programme for 2025, titled ‘Spooky Tropical Halloween’. The celebrations will take place from 28 October to 1 November, transforming the island into a Halloween-themed destination that combines the tropical setting of the Maldives with seasonal festivities. The programme is designed to offer activities for both adults and […]
