Universal Foundation continues healthcare investment with 2026 scholarships
Universal Foundation has announced the awarding of its annual Medical Scholarships for the year 2026. The official awarding ceremony was held on 13th August 2026, where a total of four scholarships were awarded across different specialties. Scholarships awarded for the current year are as follows: Aishath Zaha–Masters in Neurosurgery Mueez Mohamed–MS in Pediatric Surgery Mohamed […]
MACL named Aviation Partner for World Travel Awards 2026
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has partnered with Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), as the aviation partner of the World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean 2026 contributing to the prestigious event and its ongoing preparations. The partnership agreement was signed by Aishath Shirany Nasir, Manager of Business Development at Visit Maldives Corporation, and […]
InterContinental Maldives unveils ‘12 Pearls of the Ocean’ festive programme
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort has unveiled its 2026 festive programme, themed ‘12 Pearls of the Ocean’. Inspired by the beauty and rarity of the ocean’s treasures, the concept invites guests on a festive journey, with each pearl revealing a new chapter of surprise, celebration, and discovery. Taking place from 20 December 2026 to 7 January […]
Evolution, not revolution: Kuredhivaru prepares for its next chapter as Mondrian Maldives
After seven years of building a position in the Maldives resort market, Kuredhivaru Resort & Spa is preparing for a change in identity. The resort will become Mondrian Maldives, bringing the Mondrian lifestyle brand to its private island setting in Noonu Atoll. For General Manager Stanislaw Pajdzinski, however, the transition is not about starting again. […]
Maldives moves to tax foreign booking platforms and tour operators
A bill seeking to impose Goods and Services Tax (GST) on goods and services provided to the Maldives by foreign tourism-related businesses has been submitted to the People’s Majlis. The amendment to the Goods and Services Tax Act was submitted on Saturday by Mohamed Dawood, Member of Parliament for the Kulhudhuffushi North constituency representing the […]
Visit Maldives appoints STO Energy as Energy Partner for World Travel Awards 2026
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has appointed STO Energy as the official energy partner for the World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean 2026, as part of the preparations for the prestigious global travel industry event. The partnership agreements were signed by Ahmed Riffath, Manager of Sales and Marketing from STO Energy with Manager […]
Visit Maldives appoints Jalboot as Transportation Partner for World Travel Awards 2026
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has appointed Jalboot as the official transportation partner for the World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean 2026, contributing to the planning and delivery of the prestigious global travel industry event. The partnership agreement was signed by Sharon Austin, Director of Corporate Services from Jalboot with Manager of business […]
Soneva resorts named to Forbes Travel Guide’s Edge List 2026
Soneva Fushi, Soneva Jani and Soneva Secret have been named to The Edge List 2026 by Forbes Travel Guide, a leading authority on luxury hospitality. Now in its second year, The Edge List celebrates luxury experiences that inspire travellers to venture beyond the familiar. This year’s theme, Curated Journeys, celebrates hotels and cruises offering one-of-a-kind, […]
Grand Park Kodhipparu launches Reef Connection experience inspired by award-winning house reef
Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives has unveiled Kodhipparu Reef Connection, a new experience-led stay designed around one of the island’s greatest natural treasures–its award-winning house reef, recognised among the Top 10 House Reefs in the Maldives in the 2026 Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific. Created around the resort’s Reef Pool Villas, the new experience […]
Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa appoints Afrah Abdulla as Commercial Director
Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa has announced the appointment of Afrah Abdulla as Commercial Director, effective 1st August, 2026. In this role, he will oversee the resort’s commercial department, including revenue management, sales and marketing, while leading strategies that strengthen market positioning, drive sustainable growth and enhance overall business performance. Afrah brings more than […]
Anantara Kihavah marks brand’s 25th anniversary with celestial Maldives experience
Anantara Hotels & Resorts is marking its 25th anniversary with a collection of signature experiences across its portfolio, including a stargazing programme at Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas in Baa Atoll. The anniversary initiative brings together experiences across Thailand, the Maldives and Italy, with a focus on stillness, wellbeing and slower forms of travel. The experiences […]
Visit Maldives reviews tourism trends, market priorities at Q3 industry briefing
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) held the third edition of Quarterly Insights: Maldives Tourism Intelligence Briefing 2026 on 13 August 2026 at Barceló Nasandhura Malé, bringing together tourism industry stakeholders, government representatives, policymakers and members of the media to review the latest tourism intelligence, assess market developments and discuss priorities for the months ahead. The Minister […]
