Atmosphere Core appoints new General Managers across three resorts
Atmosphere Core, a leading hospitality brand in South Asia with ambitious expansion plans across Asia and Europe, has announced the appointment of new General Managers to lead three of its renowned resorts within the COLOURS OF OBLU and Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts portfolios. These strategic appointments reflect the company’s continued focus on operational synergy, brand […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Prestigious Tripadvisor Awards recognise COLOURS OF OBLU’s signature island retreats
Lifestyle hospitality brand COLOURS OF OBLU has received global recognition as two of its standout resorts earn prestigious accolades in the Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards 2025. OBLU NATURE Helengeli by SENTIDO has been awarded the coveted Best of the Best title, placing it among the top 1% of hotels worldwide, as rated by travellers on […]
OBLU NATURE Helengeli, partners launch unique PADI Women’s Dive Month
Taking a bold step in championing women in diving, OBLU NATURE Helengeli by SENTIDO, part of the distinguished Atmosphere Core portfolio, and in partnership with TGI Maldives, ELE|NA Ayur spa and Marine Biologist Luca Melodia, have together launched International PADI Women’s Dive Month. This pioneering initiative extends the excitement of PADI Women’s Dive Day on […]
Atmosphere Kanifushi, OBLU SELECT Lobigili receive DERTOUR’s Red Star Quality Award
Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives and OBLU SELECT Lobigili have been recognised with the Red Star Quality Award by DERTOUR, one of Germany’s leading tour operators. The Red Star Quality Award is DERTOUR Group’s top recognition, given to only 100 resorts in long-haul destinations and 50 in Europe, based on guest feedback and key performance metrics. The […]
