Atmosphere Core strengthens leadership with key internal promotions
Following a series of key C-suite appointments, the hospitality group Atmosphere Core has announced several senior executive promotions spanning Learning & Development, Contracting, Revenue, Sales & Marketing, and Finance. These advancements underscore the company’s ongoing dedication to nurturing internal talent and enhancing operational excellence throughout South Asia and the Maldives. Dr Annepaul Vemagiri has been […]
OBLU SELECT Sangeli signs reef conservation pact with EPA
In a strong example of public–private partnership for environmental stewardship, OBLU SELECT Sangeli has formalised a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Maldives Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), aligning resort-led marine efforts with national conservation goals. This milestone partnership sets the stage for the joint management and monitoring of the Rasfari Reef Restoration Programme. Despite the […]
Award-winning RAAYA by Atmosphere celebrates first anniversary
Against the backdrop of a broader surge in global travel, with the Maldives welcoming a 9% year-on-year increase in tourist arrivals in the first half of 2025, RAAYA by Atmosphere proudly marks its first anniversary this July. With international recognition and a growing reputation for creating memories that linger, RAAYA enters its second year with […]
Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts, COLOURS OF OBLU host second ‘Bleisure’ tour for UK’s MalDIVAS
For the second consecutive year, international hospitality company Atmosphere Core hosted the ‘MalDIVAS on Tour’ from 8th to 15th June 2025. This unique group featured some of the top performing tour operators and product managers who came to experience some of the UK’s most popular island resorts including OBLU SELECT Sangeli, RAAYA By Atmosphere and […]
Spanish wine gala returns to COLOURS OF OBLU
The cult-favourite Martín Codax wine gala is back for a second sun-soaked run at COLOURS OF OBLU resorts and it is set to be even more delicious than before. The celebrations begin at OBLU NATURE Helengeli by SENTIDO on 31 August and 1 September, followed by OBLU SELECT Sangeli on 3 and 4 September. The […]
Atmosphere Core appoints Shihab Mohammed as Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Hospitality company Atmosphere Core has announced the appointment of Shihab Mohammed as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for seven resorts across two of its brand portfolios—three under Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts and four within the COLOURS of OBLU collection. Bringing over 14 years of expertise in sales and luxury hospitality, Shihab will leverage his […]
Top Tripadvisor honours for Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts
When your guests do the talking, you know you’re doing something right. Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts is proud to share that three of its resorts, VARU by Atmosphere, Atmosphere Kanifushi, and RAAYA by Atmosphere, have earned prestigious accolades in Tripadvisor’s 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards. Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts celebrates its guests’ appreciation, with VARU, Kanifushi, […]
Discover Glenelly Estate’s expressive vintages at RAAYA and VARU by Atmosphere
This August, travellers to the Maldives can indulge their senses in more ways than one. At the idyllic island resorts of RAAYA by Atmosphere and VARU by Atmosphere, wine lovers and wine curious are invited to savour a taste of South Africa’s famed winemaking heritage with Glenelly Estate. The immersive wine events will take place […]
BML funds Atmosphere Core, Alia project as Maldives’ first Shari’ah compliant resort financing
Bank of Maldives (BML) Islamic has announced its first fully funded Shari’ah-compliant corporate financing facility to support the development of a luxury resort at Kasanfaru Lagoon in Kaafu Atoll, marking a major milestone in the expansion of Islamic finance in the country. The 5-star, 118 room resort is being developed by Sentoric Island Pvt Ltd, […]
Atmosphere Core promotes Krishna P. Chalise to Senior Vice President Projects
Atmosphere Core, a leading hospitality company, has announced the promotion of Krishna P. Chalise to the position of Senior Vice President Projects, marking a significant step in the company’s ongoing leadership evolution. In this new role, Chalise will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end development and execution of all projects across the Maldives, a region […]
Atmosphere Wellness appoints Heidi Grimwood as Senior Vice President of ELE|NA
Atmosphere Wellness Pvt Ltd has announced the promotion of Heidi Grimwood to the position of Senior Vice President of ELE|NA, the company’s flagship wellness brand. Since joining the organisation as Assistant Vice President in 2020, Grimwood has played a pivotal role in shaping ELE|NA into one of the Maldives’ most innovative and internationally expanding wellness […]
Atmosphere Core promotes Michel Politano as Senior Vice President Commercial
Hospitality company Atmosphere Core has appointed Michel Politano as Senior Vice President Commercial. In this expanded role, Michel will oversee comprehensive strategy across all commercial functions at Atmosphere Core, leading a team of more than 60 professionals, while also handling distribution for all upcoming developments and global expansion. This top promotion within the commercial function […]
