Bestbuy Maldives presents Honda Airblade to Hulhumalé Phase 2 lucky draw winner
Bestbuy Maldives (BBM) has presented a brand-new Honda Airblade motorbike to the winner of a lucky draw held to mark the opening of its newest wholesale outlet in Hulhumalé Phase 2. The outlet, located at Lot 20286 on Nirolhu Magu, opened on 16 February 2026 as part of BBM’s expansion of its wholesale operations. To […]
SUSHISAMBA Dubai to bring three-night pop-up to The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands
SUSHISAMBA Dubai, the multi-award-winning dining destination perched 51 floors above The Palm Jumeirah, is taking its renowned energy to the shores of the Indian Ocean. From Friday, September 25 to Sunday, September 27 September 2026, SUSHISAMBA Dubai arrives at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands for an exclusive three-night pop-up at EAU Bar, spotlighting Dubai’s thriving […]
Contracts signed, brochures printed: This bill rewrites price
A bill before the Majlis would order the world’s travel sellers to collect 17% Maldivian tax from 1 October—in the middle of a selling season whose prices were fixed months ago. It arrives without workings, without machinery, and without any sign its drafters have sat in a contracting meeting. The industry that feeds this economy […]
Michael Owen returns to Avani+ Fares Maldives for third kids’ football camp
Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort has announced the return of former England striker and Ballon d’Or winner Michael Owen for a third Kids’ Football Camp, scheduled from 14 to 17 October 2026. The four-day programme will be open to children aged five to 13 of all skill levels, with sessions combining football coaching, skills drills and […]
Sun Siyam Olhuveli unveils Carnival of the Isles festive programme for 2026
Forget the traditional festive getaway. This December, Sun Siyam Olhuveli, part of the Lifestyle Collection by Sun Siyam, is turning three interconnected islands into one vibrant celebration as Carnival of the Isles returns from 21 December 2026 to 8 January 2027. Bringing together world-class entertainment, island culture and unforgettable experiences, this year’s line-up is headlined […]
Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives secures three nominations at 2026 World Luxury Awards
Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives is celebrating three nominations in the 2026 World Luxury Awards, with recognition spanning the resort, its overwater spa and signature restaurant FireDoor. The nominations see Grand Park Kodhipparu highlighted across three complementary boutique luxury categories: Luxury Boutique Resort–Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives Luxury Boutique Spa–The Spa at Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives Luxury […]
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 […]
