RAAYA by Atmosphere named Most Picturesque Resort at TTM Awards
RAAYA by Atmosphere, the castaway private escape from Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts, has been named “Most Picturesque Resort” at the prestigious Travel Trade Maldives (TTM) Awards & Gala 2025. This honour underscores the resort’s distinctive blend of lush natural surroundings, elegant design, and immersive guest experiences that capture the essence of island living in the […]
OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI wins Best Water Villa Resort title at TTM Awards
In an extraordinary accomplishment, the exclusive private island sanctuary of OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI wins the esteemed title of Best Water Villa Resort at the celebrated Travel Trade Maldives (TTM) Awards. This distinguished innovative design and exceptional guest experiences across the island. The award pays tribute to the resort’s breathtaking over-water villas, which masterfully unite contemporary […]
COLOURS OF OBLU welcomes Italian Pizza maestro Marco Piccini to Maldives
Placing unique customer experiences at the heart of its brand identity, COLOURS OF OBLU values fun and relaxation on holiday as much as the indulgence and entertainment found across its portfolio of four stunning resorts. In line with the vibrant spirit of the OBLU guest experience, the resorts, part of Atmosphere Core, have announced a […]
Hidden voice, amplified: Seema Misra on shaping narratives at Atmosphere Core
This year, the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2025 recognised Seema Misra, Assistant Director Communications at Atmosphere Core, as the ‘PR and Communications Personality of the Year’. The accolade follows five years of shaping the brand’s voice from behind the scenes. In this feature, we explore the strategy, philosophy, and journey of the professional behind one of […]
Guests spot rare Ornate Eagle Ray at OBLU NATURE Helengeli
The Maldives is renowned for its surprises and in what can only be called a one-in-a-lifetime experience, on the 30th July a couple of lucky guests out snorkelling at OBLU NATURE Helengeli were treated to a cameo appearance of one of the most elusive sea creatures known. Whilst out taking in the wonders of Helengeli […]
Diving in, fearlessly: How OBLU NATURE Helengeli and PADI forged a new generation of female ocean advocates
By Maaish Mohamed and Ali Naafiz The ocean has always held a mirror to the human spirit—vast, deep, at times turbulent, yet holding within its depths a profound and silent beauty. For a unique group of six international female journalists, the turquoise waters of the Maldives became more than a destination; they became a classroom, […]
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 […]
