Kandima Maldives launches Summer Kamp 2026 with art, sport and island adventures
Running from June through September under the banner Play, Create, Move, Kandima Maldives’ Summer Kamp 2026 is transforming the resort into a playground of art, sport and active lifestyle experiences, weaving together a landmark biodiversity exhibition, football fever inspired by the world’s biggest tournament, and a summer’s worth of island dining moments. Match-Days in Paradise […]
JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa wins three honours at Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards 2026
JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa has announced its multi-category triumph at the Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia, Hong Kong & Macau Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2026. Voted on by discerning global travellers who value meaningful travel experiences, the prestigious annual awards have recognised the resort across three highly competitive categories: The Maldives’ Best Resort […]
JOALI Maldives ranked no. 2 resort in Asia, no. 3 hotel in the world
JOALI Maldives has announced its recognition as the No. 2 Resort in Asia and No. 3 in the World’s Top 100 Hotels in the prestigious Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2026. Celebrating the world’s most exceptional hotels, resorts, cities, islands, airlines, and travel experiences, the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards are among the […]
First Maldivian dive instructors complete TDI Technical Diving training
A milestone for Maldivian dive safety and professional development has been reached as the first group of Maldivian Diving Instructors successfully completed their TDI Technical Diving training at Aquaventure Tec Center in Addu Atoll. This marks the beginning of a new era in advanced dive training within the Maldives, strengthening national capacity for safe deep‑diving […]
Rare green turtle returns five times to nest at Niva Kuramathi
Since May 2026, a single female green turtle has returned to the beaches of Niva Kuramathi on five separate occasions—on 8, 18, and 29 May, and again on 9 and 20 June—choosing these shores to lay her eggs. Kuramathi Island is not a regular nesting ground for turtles, which makes each return, and each nest, […]
Atmosphere Foundation donates industrial kitchen equipment to MNU
Atmosphere Foundation has formally handed over a suite of high-quality industrial kitchen equipment to The Maldives National University (MNU), strengthening practical training facilities for students pursuing Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management. The official handover ceremony was held Thursday at MNU Central Administration building. The donated equipment has been fully installed and is ready for immediate […]
Maldives-based Atmosphere Core to open heritage property in Italy on 16 July
Nestled among the most enchanting hills of the Langhe region in Piedmont, in the province of Cuneo, in Italy, BORGO MONCHIERO HERITAGE by Atmosphere brings new life to an ancient 18th-century monastery. Thanks to a meticulous restoration and enhancement project, the former monastic complex, which will officially open on July 16, 2026, has now been […]
The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort appoints Harish Gopalakrishnan as General Manager
The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort has announced the appointment of Harish Gopalakrishnan as its new General Manager, marking an exciting new chapter for the wellness-led island resort set within the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll. An accomplished hospitality leader with more than two decades of experience across India and the Middle East, Harish brings […]
Sirru Fen Fushi welcomes wellness expert Dr Hetalkumar Doshi for exclusive residency
Sirru Fen Fushi–Private Lagoon Resort has announced the return of internationally recognised holistic wellness consultant and founder of Energy Masters, Dr Hetalkumar Doshi, for an exclusive wellness residency from 1 August to 31 October 2026 and from 1 December 2026 to 28 February 2027. Renowned for his expertise across more than 60 holistic healing modalities, […]
Starkiss Food: From fertile lands of Türkiye to Maldives’ finest kitchens
Welcome to the meeting point of freshness, trust, and professionalism. Starkiss Food was established with the mission of delivering the highest quality fresh fruits and vegetables from the fertile lands of Turkiye to international markets. With a strong operational structure and deep-rooted industry experience since 1980, the company has successfully expanded its global presence, particularly […]
Gulf Hotels Group expands into Maldives with luxury resort project
Gulf Hotels Group (GHG), Bahrain’s leading hospitality company, has advanced plans for its first investment in the Indian Ocean through a landmark luxury resort development in the Maldives, reinforcing the Group’s international growth strategy and long-term commitment to expanding into high-growth markets. The project follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Gulf […]
Coco Bodu Hithi marks PADI Women’s Dive Day with reef clean-up dive
In celebration of PADI Women’s Dive Day on 18 July 2026, Coco Bodu Hithi invites certified women divers to come together for a meaningful morning beneath the surface, combining marine conservation with the joy of exploring the ocean in one of the Maldives’ most vibrant natural environments. Inspired by this year’s global theme, “Celebrate Community. […]
