Nova Maldives unveils ‘The Garden Within’ festive programme for 2026
Nova Maldives will welcome the festive season with The Garden Within, a thoughtfully curated programme taking place from 19 December 2026 to 7 January 2027. Inspired by Nova’s enduring spirit of connection, the festive programme brings together meaningful celebrations, restorative wellbeing, creative expression and shared experiences designed to feel warm, effortless and good for the […]
Visit Maldives CEO Shiuree joins PATA executive board
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC), Ibrahim Shiuree, has been elected to the Executive Board of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), expanding his leadership role within the Association and creating new opportunities to strengthen the Maldives’ engagement and visibility across the Asia-Pacific tourism sector. Shiuree has served on the […]
JA Manafaru unveils Maldives’ largest three-bedroom beach residence
Arriving at JA Manafaru is like entering another realm of luxury. This enviable destination gives new meaning to the notion of an idyllic island escape, and now, the property has unveiled its extraordinary new Three Bedroom Royal Beach Residence, setting a new benchmark for intimate island experiences in the Maldives. Boasting unmatched space, privacy, and […]
Alila Kothaifaru Maldives showcases island-wide culinary experiences
Alila Kothaifaru Maldives invites guests to discover the island as a dining destination, where distinct culinary concepts, thoughtful cuisine and extraordinary settings come together. From Japanese precision, Italian craft and the coastal flavours of the Middle East and Mediterranean to barefoot dining on a secluded sand cay and intimate meals in a private pool villa, […]
Hanli Prinsloo returns to Maldives with dual freediving retreats in Baa Atoll
Following the success of her 2025 freediving retreat at Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort, eleven-time freediving world-record holder and ocean conservationist Hanli Prinsloo will return to Baa Atoll this September with an expanded programme across two Minor Hotels resorts. Hanli will begin with a Family Freediving Retreat at Avani+ Fares Maldives from 7 to 10 September […]
JA Manafaru launches Kuri, a treetop dining experience celebrating Maldivian cuisine
While the Maldives has long captivated travellers with its turquoise lagoons, overwater villas and barefoot luxury, one part of its story has remained largely untold: its cuisine. Across the islands, visitors often dine on flavours from around the world, rarely discovering the ingredients, traditions and recipes that have shaped Maldivian life for generations. At JA […]
Grand Slam champions Elena Rybakina and Ana Ivanović to host tennis experiences at JOALI Maldives
JOALI Maldives has announced two exclusive tennis residencies with Grand Slam champions Elena Rybakina and Ana Ivanović, bringing world-class tennis to the island across November and the festive season. Designed for both adults and younger players, the residencies offer guests the rare opportunity to step onto the court with two of the sport’s most accomplished […]
Tourism ministry warns of action over unpaid resort rents and fines
The Ministry of Tourism has announced that enforcement action will be taken against parties that fail to pay rent and fines owed on properties leased for tourism development. In a statement issued on Monday, the ministry said it had decided to proceed with measures against leaseholders who have not fulfilled their financial obligations under the […]
Extending TGST offshore: Three questions the proposed GST amendment has yet to answer
People’s Majlis is now considering a government-backed amendment to the Goods and Services Tax Act (Law No. 10/2011) that would, for the first time, require foreign tour operators, overseas travel agents, and offshore booking platforms to register with the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority and charge 17% Tourism GST on sales of Maldives travel services. The […]
People at the centre: Iyufa Amir’s approach to HR at Madifushi Private Island
At the heart of every memorable island experience is a team that feels supported, valued and inspired. Madifushi Private Island is highlighting Iyufa Amir, Human Resources Manager, whose people-first approach and strategic expertise help shape the culture behind the resort’s guest experience. For Iyufa, hospitality has always been about people. Behind every villa, every thoughtful […]
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 […]
Campioni Soccer Academy returns to Niva Kuramathi Maldives for 2027
Back by popular demand, Niva Kuramathi Maldives has announced the return of Campioni Soccer Academy for 2027. Taking place over Easter 2027 and Summer 2027, the football academy for aspiring young players aged 4-16, is a celebration of sport, sunshine and island spirit. Week One, Easter 2027: 29th March to 3rd April 2027 | Led […]
