ELE|NA named Leading Wellness and Spa Brand at SATA 2026
ELE|NA has been named Leading Wellness and Spa Brand at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2026, recognising the Maldives-based wellness brand’s contributions to the hospitality and wellness industry across the region. The recognition comes as wellness continues to become an integral part of luxury hospitality, with ELE|NA working alongside resort partners to develop and […]
Visit Maldives promotes destination at TTG Travel Experience 2026 in Italy
Visit Maldives is participating in TTG Travel Experience 2026, being held from 14 to 16 October in Rimini, Italy, as part of efforts to strengthen the Maldives’ presence in one of its established European tourism source markets. A delegation of 48 industry representatives from 24 companies is participating in the event under the Visit Maldives […]
Milaidhoo Maldives to host Chef JKP for exclusive culinary experiences in December
Milaidhoo Maldives is set to welcome award-winning chef James Knight-Paccheco, widely known as Chef JKP, on 11 and 12 December 2026 for two culinary events focusing on cooking techniques, culinary experiences and the exploration of new flavours. On 11 December, Chef JKP will conduct a culinary workshop, offering guests the opportunity to cook alongside him, […]
Four Seasons Resorts Maldives recognised for biodiversity conservation at HICAP 2026
Four Seasons Resorts Maldives has won the 2026 Sustainable Hotel Award for Biodiversity Action & Education from Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific (HICAP). The award recognises 25 years of conservation, research and training at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa (since May 1998) and Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru (since November 2006). […]
Siyam World Maldives brings drive-in cinema concept to water with JetCar experience
At Siyam World, part of the Lifestyle Collection of Sun Siyam, even movie night comes with a twist. The resort has introduced its latest experience. JetCar Cinema, taking the classic drive-in concept off the road and straight into the lagoon. Because apparently watching a movie from a normal seat was never going to be enough. […]
CROSSROADS Maldives secures recognition for largest OECM conservation area in Maldives
CROSSROADS Maldives, the Indian Ocean’s premier integrated leisure destination and flagship project of S Hotels and Resorts Public Company Limited (SHR), a hospitality arm of Singha Estate (S), part of the Boon Rawd Brewery Group, has reached a significant conservation milestone, with a 1.71-square-kilometre area within the destination officially recognised as an Other Effective Area-Based […]
Atmosphere Core named Leading Resort/Hotel Brand, Hospitality Development Company at SATA 2026
Atmosphere Core has been recognised with two prestigious honours at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2026, receiving the titles of Leading Resort/Hotel Brand and Leading Hospitality Development Company. The recognition reflects Atmosphere Core’s continued contribution to the hospitality landscape across the Maldives and beyond, and its commitment to creating distinctive guest experiences through thoughtful […]
Reethi Faru Resort unveils festive programme for Christmas and New Year
Reethi Faru Resort has welcomed the festive season with its annual Fruit Mixing Ceremony, marking the beginning of a programme of celebrations, activities and experiences for guests visiting the resort during the Christmas and New Year period. The resort has prepared a series of festive events and activities catering to guests of different ages and […]
Amilla Maldives appoints Marc Reader as General Manager
Amilla Maldives has appointed Marc Reader as its new General Manager, marking his return to the Maldives with more than three decades of international hospitality experience, including leadership roles at Finolhu and Huvafen Fushi. Reader brings experience in luxury resort operations, property repositioning, commercial development and team leadership across the Maldives, Australia and Singapore. His […]
Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru celebrates festive season with marine conservation, island traditions
This festive season, Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru unveils The Secret Underwater Garden, a celebration inspired by the extraordinary marine world flourishing beneath its shores. From 22 December 2026 to 7 January 2027, the resort invites travellers to celebrate above and beneath the surface through experiences that honour Maldivian cultural heritage, marine preservation, culinary delight and restorative […]
JOALI BEING marks fifth anniversary with Chef Sahar Al Awadhi, tennis star Roman Safiullin
This November, JOALI BEING celebrates its fifth anniversary with The Joy of Becoming: Celebrating Five Years of Transformation, honouring five years of well-living and the journeys shared by guests, hosts and community. Centred around Reflect, Become, Connect, Celebrate and Inspire, the milestone will come to life through a series of culinary, movement and island experiences, […]
Niva Dhigali Maldives appoints Ian Chambers as Executive Chef
Niva Dhigali Maldives has announced the appointment of Ian Chambers as Executive Chef, effective October 2026. With more than three decades of international culinary leadership across 5-Star resorts and ultra-luxury cruise lines, he now leads every dining experience on the island. Eight venues, each entirely its own world. Capers opens to the ocean, its buffets […]
