The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands earns Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Award for 2026
Forbes Travel Guide (“FTG”), the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas and cruise ships, has announced its 2026 Star Awards. The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands earned a new Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star award and is showcased with other honourees on ForbesTravelGuide.com. In addition to this distinguished recognition, The Ritz-Carlton Spa and Summer […]
IHG Maldives hosts Maahefun celebration for industry partners in Malé
IHG Hotels & Resorts in the Maldives came together Wednesday night to honour the cherished Maldivian tradition of Maahefun, hosting a special celebration for destination management companies, key business partners and their families at Lonuziyaaraiy Park in Malé. The event transformed the park into an elegant destination, which brought together three IHG properties in the […]
The St. Regis Maldives partners with Farina est. 1709 for fragrance-led luxury experience
When two houses shaped by centuries of heritage come together, the result is more than a collaboration: it is a sensorial journey. The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort and Farina est. 1709, the world’s oldest fragrance house, have announced their exclusive partnership, transforming scent into extraordinary travel moments. Blending olfactory tradition with modern hospitality, the […]
Team member longevity is both a gift and a responsibility
By Mark Eletr At a resort like Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives, long-serving team members are the living memory of the place. They carry the stories of how the island, now in its 41st year as a resort, has evolved; the hard-won standards; the guests who return year after year and are greeted by name; […]
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 […]
Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives unveils Candy Land-themed Easter celebrations
Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives has announced its Easter Celebration 2026 programme, inviting guests to experience a week of festivities inspired by the playful charm of Candy Land, reinterpreted through the resort’s signature approach to calm, space and understated luxury. Located on a private island in North Malé Atoll, approximately 30 minutes by speedboat from Velana […]
Constance Halaveli and Constance Moofushi stand out in 2026 Traveller Review Awards
Constance Hospitality has been recognised in the 2026 Traveller Review Awards by Booking.com, with its Maldivian resorts achieving some of the highest scores within the group’s portfolio. In the Maldives, Constance Halaveli Maldives received an outstanding score of 9.8 out of 10, while Constance Moofushi Maldives achieved 9.7. The ratings, based on verified guest reviews, […]
Nobu Hospitality enters Maldives with private island resort and estate residences
Nobu Hospitality has announced the debut of Nobu Hotel, Residences, and Restaurant Maldives, to be developed in Laamu Atoll on the private island of Munyafushi. The project, undertaken in partnership with Sarat International, marks the brand’s first venture in the Maldives. Sarat International, led by Managing Director Ali Ahsan, has appointed Engr. Abdulaziz Bin Mohammed […]
Dhiraagu signs as Platinum Partner for Hotelier Maldives Awards and GM Forum 2026
Dhiraagu has signed on as the Platinum Partner for the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026 and GM Forum 2026, marking the second consecutive year of partnership with Hotelier Maldives. The renewed agreement reaffirms Dhiraagu’s continued commitment to supporting the Maldivian hospitality sector, a key pillar of the national economy, by recognising professional excellence and fostering meaningful […]
Sun Siyam Resorts unveils Lunar New Year programme for 2026
Sun Siyam Resorts is marking the Lunar New Year across its Luxury, Privé and Lifestyle collections with a coordinated programme of cultural experiences, festive dining, music and family-focused activities from 15 to 20 February 2026. Celebrating the Year of the Horse, each resort’s programme reflects its individual character while embracing the spirit of renewal and […]
St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort announces LUX Tennis collaboration and new padel court
St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort has announced a partnership with LUX Tennis, strengthening the resort’s established tennis offering and introducing plans for a new padel court. The collaboration expands the resort’s active lifestyle programme, with a particular focus on families and multi-generational travel. The St. Regis brand draws on the legacy of the Astor family, […]
Homegrown professionals drive guest experience at Coco Bodu Hithi
As a proudly Maldivian-owned hospitality group, Coco Collection continues to place local talents at the heart of its guest experience. This commitment is reflected through the team at Coco Bodu Hithi, represented by Front Office Manager, Mohamed Rishfaz, alongside Reservations Manager, Mohamed Vijudhan, whose roles spans reservations operations of both Coco Bodu Hithi and Coco […]
