Shangri-La Villingili Resort & Spa to reopen in December 2025
Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts has confirmed that Shangri-La Villingili Resort & Spa will reopen its doors on 31 December 2025, once again welcoming guests to one of the Maldives’ most distinctive luxury island destinations. Located on Villingili Island in the southernmost Addu City, the resort is surrounded by lush tropical greenery and pristine natural settings. […]
Atmosphere Core hosts Indian travel partners at OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI
Atmosphere Core, the international hospitality company, recently hosted leading travel partners from India at an exclusive Appreciation Event at OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI from 25 to 27 September 2025. The three-day gathering enabled trade partners to engage directly with Atmosphere Core’s corporate leadership, sales directors, and general managers of its island resorts. The programme blended Maldivian […]
NH Collection Maldives Reethi Resort set for December reopening
Minor Hotels has announced that NH Collection Maldives Reethi Resort will reopen on 18 December 2025, following a six-month transformation that has revitalised the island’s villas, dining outlets and leisure facilities, while preserving its natural beauty. Formerly known as Reethi Beach Resort, the property has been repositioned under the NH Collection brand to combine Maldivian […]
Amilla Maldives unveils seasonal line-up of cultural, festive celebrations
As the year moves towards its most meaningful seasons, Amilla Maldives is quietly preparing a series of celebrations designed to connect guests with culture, nature, and moments of gentle luxury. Each experience invites guests to slow down, reflect, and enjoy time together in the peaceful beauty of the island. Chinese Golden Week & Mid-Autumn Festival: […]
Barceló Nasandhura marks World Tourism Day with educational tour
Barceló Nasandhura joined the global celebration of World Tourism Day 2025, observed on 27th September under the theme “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation.” To commemorate the occasion, the hotel welcomed students from Villa College’s Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality programme for an educational tour and operational briefing. The visit offered students valuable, real-world exposure […]
Celebrate Diwali island style with authentic festivities at Centara’s Maldives resorts
Blending its signature Thai hospitality with authentic island charm, Centara Resorts & Hotels boasts four dynamic properties in the Maldives – Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives, Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives, Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa Maldives, and Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection. Throughout Diwali, each destination will roll out a full […]
Lily Hotels appoints Thilak Bandaranayake as Cluster E-Commerce & Distribution Manager
Lily Hotels has announced the appointment of Thilak Bandaranayake as Cluster E-Commerce & Distribution Manager. With over a decade of experience in hospitality e-commerce, digital marketing, and revenue management across Sri Lanka and the Maldives, Thilak brings a proven track record in driving online visibility, optimising OTA performance, and delivering strategic growth. His expertise spans […]
Souvenir Marine continues as Transport Partner for GM Forum 2025
Hotelier Maldives, the leading hospitality media group in Maldives, has announced Souvenir Marine as the Transport Partner for the upcoming General Managers (GM) Forum 2025, which will take place at Kurumba Maldives on 13 October 2025. This marks the third consecutive year that Souvenir Marine will serve as the Transport Partner for the forum, further […]
Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2025 to feature panel on destination marketing in digital era
Hotelier Maldives, the leading hospitality media group in Maldives, has announced a panel discussion on destination marketing as part of the ninth edition of the General Managers (GM) Forum, scheduled to take place at Kurumba Maldives on 13 October 2025. The 60-minute session, titled “Destination Marketing in the Digital Era: Building Maldives’ Global Presence Beyond […]
Pullman Maldives Maamutaa’ sea grass mapping promotes preservation of marine environment
Green Globe Certification has re-certified Pullman Maldives Maamutaa for the third year. The five -star all-inclusive resort is situated on 18 hectares, nestled in the Southern Maldives on Maamutaa Island within the Gaafu Alifu Atoll. The resort features 122 villas and suites, 82 of which are wheelchair-accessible and includes 2 underwater bedrooms with unsurpassed sea […]
Madifushi Private Island wins Best New Resort at SATA 2025
Madifushi Private Island has announced its recognition as the Silver Award winner in the “South Asia’s Best New Hotel/Resort” category at the prestigious South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2025. This marks the first time Madifushi Private Island has participated in the awards, making the achievement even more significant. The 9th edition of the South Asian […]
Chronicling the skies: Ahmed Mohamed’s definitive history of Maldivian aviation
For a nation of over a thousand islands scattered across the vast Indian Ocean, the story of the Maldives is inextricably linked to the story of its connection with the world. While the sea has been its lifeblood for centuries, it is the sky that has truly shaped its modern identity. The roar of a […]
