Atmosphere Core appoints Mohamed Mansour as General Manager of OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi and OBLU SELECT Lobigili
Atmosphere Core has announced the appointment of Mohamed Mansour as General Manager of OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi and OBLU SELECT Lobigili, strengthening the leadership of two distinctive island resorts within the COLOURS OF OBLU portfolio. With more than 21 years of extensive experience in the hospitality industry, Mansour brings a wealth of operational expertise, strong leadership […]
OBLU NATURE Helengeli opens new Thundi Beach Bar
Renowned as one of the Maldives’ most vibrant house-reef destinations, OBLU NATURE Helengeli by SENTIDO continues to attract divers and snorkelers from around the world. With direct access to thriving marine life, strong currents that draw pelagic species, and proximity to some of the atoll’s most sought-after dive sites, the island offers an immersive underwater […]
Three COLOURS OF OBLU resorts recognised in Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2026
COLOURS OF OBLU is celebrating a remarkable year of recognition. Guest love has placed OBLU SELECT Lobigili among the top 1% of hotels worldwide, earning the adults-only resort Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best 2026 honour. Joining the celebration, OBLU SELECT Sangeli and OBLU NATURE Helengeli by SENTIDO have both been recognised with […]
ELE|NA shortlisted for two World Spa & Wellness Awards 2026 honours
ELE|NA has been announced as a finalist in two prestigious categories at the World Spa & Wellness Awards 2026, marking a significant achievement for both the brand and the Maldives wellness industry. The categories include: Worldwide Luxury Hotel / Resort Spa of the Year for ELE|NA Elements of Nature at OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI Sustainable Spa […]
Atmosphere Core promotes Tanushree and Shiham to AVP, Sales & Marketing for Atmosphere Hotels and COLOURS OF OBLU
Atmosphere Core has announced key internal promotions within its commercial leadership team, reflecting its commitment to commercial excellence, innovation, and long-term value creation across its award-winning portfolios—Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts and COLOURS OF OBLU. Tanushree Joshi has been elevated to the position of Assistant Vice President, Sales & Marketing – Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts. With […]
COLOURS OF OBLU resorts earn HolidayCheck and DERTOUR awards
COLOURS OF OBLU celebrates a triple distinction as OBLU NATURE Helengeli by SENTIDO and OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi have been honoured with the HolidayCheck Award 2026, recognising the resorts among the world’s best-rated accommodations based entirely on verified guest reviews, while OBLU SELECT Lobigili has been awarded the DERTOUR Red Star Quality Award 2025. The recognition […]
OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi to host daily island Iftar throughout Ramadan
OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi invites guests, residents, and visitors to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan with meaningful Iftar gatherings, just a short 15-minute speedboat journey from Velana International Airport. Designed for colleagues, friends, and families to come together in a relaxed island setting, the resort offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere to share the blessings […]
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, […]
