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 […]
‘Islands Are Us’ unveiled as theme for Visit Maldives Year 2027
“Islands Are Us” has been unveiled as the official theme for Visit Maldives Year 2027, introducing a national campaign platform that will bring the people, culture, nature and experiences of the Maldives together under one shared identity. The theme was revealed at Quarterly Insights – Maldives Tourism Intelligence Briefing: Q3 2026, organised by Visit Maldives […]
From winter wonderland to glitz & glam: THE OZEN COLLECTION reveals festive line-up
There is a certain magic that settles over the Maldives during the festive season, a quiet sparkle that transforms the island sanctuaries into havens of celebration and togetherness. At THE OZEN COLLECTION, you are invited to experience this enchantment, where every sunset brings new wonder and every evening holds the promise of shared joy. From […]
Business of island hospitality: Ventive Hospitality’s Ranjit Batra on managing resort assets in Maldives
For a hotel owner, the Maldives presents a particular equation. A resort is not simply a collection of rooms supported by restaurants, a spa and recreational facilities. On an island, the owner is responsible for an operating environment that includes power generation, water production, waste management, marine ecosystems, staff infrastructure, transport and logistics, alongside the […]
Cinnamon Maldives unveils 4 distinct festive celebrations for Christmas and New Year
Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts Maldives is preparing to trade winter chills for warm shores this festive season, with four distinctly themed celebrations unfolding across its island resorts. From evenings inspired by the stars and a festive journey around the world to a tropical wonderland and celebrations beneath the blue, each resort will put its own […]
Centara Resorts invite Saudi travellers to celebrate KSA National Day in Maldives
With KSA National Day approaching on 23 September, Saudi travellers looking to make the most of the holiday break can trade the city for the turquoise waters and white-sand beaches of the Maldives. Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives and Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection offer two distinct island experiences, from spacious stays […]
MATI Insight 2026 explores creativity and AI-powered marketing
The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) hosted the 4th Edition of MATI Insight on Wednesday, 12 August 2026, at Barceló Nasandhura, Malé. The event brought together two internationally recognised creative and marketing practitioners who led workshops on creative thinking and its practical application in business communication, marketing, and the use of AI models. The […]
