Anantara Kihavah, Niyama Private Islands secure seven Travel + Leisure awards
Minor Hotels’ properties in the Maldives have received seven accolades in the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific, with Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas recognised in five categories and Niyama Private Islands Maldives securing two awards. Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas was ranked third among the Maldives’ Best Resorts and second in the Best House Reefs […]
Anantara Dhigu unveils innovative clay reef installation in Maldives lagoon
Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort has announced a new collaboration with rrreefs to introduce an innovative 3D-printed clay reef installation within the resort’s surrounding lagoon – a meaningful step in the resort’s continued commitment to marine conservation and regenerative travel experiences in the Maldives. Supported by Edelweiss and help alliance, both part of the Lufthansa Group, […]
Anantara highlights Maldives experiences as brand marks 25th anniversary
Anantara Hotels & Resorts, the luxury brand of Minor Hotels, has marked its 25th anniversary with the launch of a global campaign titled 25 Years of Unforgettable Journeys, celebrating the brand’s growth from a single resort in Thailand to a portfolio of more than 50 hotels and resorts across 24 countries. Founded in 2001 by […]
Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas earns place on 2026 T+L 500 list
Minor Hotels has announced its most successful year to date in the Travel + Leisure annual hotel rankings, with ten properties included in the 2026 T+L 500 list of the best hotels in the world, including one of its flagship resorts in the Maldives. Representing the Maldives is Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas, which was once […]
Anantara Veli Maldives hosts all-female Michelin guest chef series
Ventive Hospitality Limited continues with the fourth edition of its Michelin Star Guest Chef Series at Anantara Veli Maldives Resort, featuring exclusive dining experiences from world-class chef residencies. This year’s edition features an all-female lineup of Michelin-starred and award-winning chefs from across the globe, reflecting the company’s continued focus on delivering differentiated, experience-led offerings while […]
Anantara Veli brings all-female Michelin chef lineup to Maldives
An adult-only sanctuary set amid crystalline lagoon waters, Anantara Veli Maldives Resort unveils an inspired celebration of culinary artistry with its fourth Michelin Star Guest Chef Series, featuring an exceptional all-female lineup. Set within the tranquil beauty of the Maldives, acclaimed chefs from around the world bring their distinctive perspectives and Michelin-starred mastery to the […]
Ventive Hospitality’s Maldives resorts join Green Fins Digital membership
Ventive Hospitality Limited, a leading owner, developer, and asset manager of luxury and upper-upscale hospitality assets in India and the Maldives, on Monday announced that three of its Maldives resorts — Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, RAAYA by Atmosphere, and Anantara Dhigu and Veli — have been inducted as Green Fins Digital Members, aligning the portfolio […]
Minor Hotels appoints Jason Kruse to lead Anantara Maldives Complex as General Manager
Minor Hotels, a global hotels owner and operator with over 560 properties in 59 countries, has announced the appointment of Jason Kruse as Complex General Manager of Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort, Anantara Veli Maldives Resort, and Naladhu Private Island Maldives. An accomplished hospitality professional with over 20 years of experience, Jason brings a wealth of […]
Minor Hotels appoints Sasha Tyas as General Manager of Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas
Global hospitality leader Minor Hotels has announced the appointment of Sasha Tyas as General Manager of Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas, the award-winning luxury resort set in the heart of the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. With over 25 years of international experience in luxury hospitality, Sasha brings a wealth of cultural understanding, operational excellence, and […]
Anantara Kihavah’s new Beach Pool Villas: New era of beachfront luxury
Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas has announced the debut of its reimagined Beach Pool Villas, setting a new benchmark in beachfront luxury. Thoughtfully redesigned for today’s luxury travellers, the villas embody a renewed connection to nature, privacy, and island elegance in the heart of the Maldives. Crafted to elevate space, comfort, and serenity, the reimagined Beach […]
Anantara Kihavah introduces Maldives’ first magnesium-based spa treatments
Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas unveils a transformative new chapter in wellness with the launch of the Maldives’ first Magnesium-based spa treatments, redefining holistic healing for the modern traveller. In partnership with “Of The Islands”, a pioneering wellness brand that harnesses the power of the world’s only natural source of pure magnesium chloride—extracted 1,500 metres below […]
Sustainable feast: Michelin-Starred Chefs to shine at Anantara Veli Maldives
Anantara Veli Maldives Resort has announced the return of its Around The World Michelin Star Guest Chef Series for 2025, promising unforgettable culinary journeys with a sustainable twist. In alignment with the resort’s commitment to sustainability, this year’s Michelin-starred guest chefs are incorporating eco-friendly elements into their menus. These initiatives include the use of local […]
