Mandara Spa strengthens wellness offering through partnership with ELEMIS
Mandara Spa in the Maldives continues to elevate its wellness offering through its longstanding collaboration with ELEMIS, the globally recognised British skincare brand known for combining advanced skincare science with indulgent spa experiences. In an era where discerning travellers seek more than traditional luxury, Mandara Spa continues to align with globally recognised wellness brands such […]
New Maldives pricing index tracks resort transfers, mealplans and deals
LuxAtolls, an Australia-based Maldives specialist booking and advisory site, has launched the LuxAtolls Maldives Pricing Index, an open-access dataset tracking transfer costs, mealplan premiums, deal activity and brand-portfolio trends across 129 resorts in the Maldives. The Index, published at luxatolls.com, draws on LuxAtolls’ first-party rate cards, partner pricing feeds and inbound enquiry data collected over […]
Madifushi Private Island celebrates Eid with showcase of Maldivian heritage
Madifushi Private Island, one of the Maldives’ most cherished luxury island retreats, welcomed Eid Al Adha with a heartfelt and immersive day of cultural celebrations. Under the theme Eid By The Sea: Timeless Maldivian Heritage, the resort crafted a thoughtfully curated programme honouring the sacred traditions of Eid whilst inviting guests into the warmth and […]
Visit Maldives endorses TechEng 2026
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has officially endorsed TechEng 2026, reaffirming its support for initiatives that strengthen the technology and engineering backbone of the country’s tourism industry. Scheduled to take place from 6–8 October 2026 at Central Park, Hulhumalé, TechEng 2026 is the Maldives’ dedicated B2B exhibition focused on technology and engineering solutions for the hospitality […]
At JOALI Maldives, Pâtissier Karim Bourgi turns pastry into a lesson in precision
At JOALI Maldives, creativity is not confined to galleries, dining rooms or the architecture of its villas. It appears across the island in different forms: in art installations placed among palms, in design-led spaces that frame the lagoon, in culinary experiences that treat food as a medium of expression, and, during the Eid al-Adha break, […]
Maldives’ tourist arrivals rise 2.6% after 3-month decline linked to Middle East conflict
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives have returned to growth after three months of decline linked to disruptions caused by the conflict in the Middle East. Statistics released by the Ministry of Tourism show that 122,548 tourists arrived in the Maldives up to last Wednesday this month, representing a 2.6 per cent increase compared with the […]
Sirru Fen Fushi unveils Ocean Harmony summer programme for 2026
Sirru Fen Fushi–Private Lagoon Resort invites guests to experience “Ocean Harmony”, its Summer 2026 programme celebrating nature, wellbeing, and togetherness through a curated collection of immersive island experiences. Defined by understated luxury and a deep respect for the natural environment, this summer season encourages guests to slow down, reconnect, and embrace the rhythm of island […]
Taj Resorts Maldives appoints Vikas Kumar as Cluster General Manager
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has announced the appointment of Vikas Kumar as the Cluster General Manager of Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Maldives and Taj Coral Reef Resort & Spa, Maldives. “I am honoured to join the Maldives portfolio and lead two of Taj’s most celebrated island resorts. Taj Exotica Resort & Spa […]
Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru launches Southern Thailand culinary collaboration at Saffron
Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru invites guests to discover an elevated dining journey at Saffron through an exclusive collaboration with Visiting Guest Chef Tipa, Head of Saffron at Banyan Group, who brings over a decade of culinary experience across Thailand and overseas. Available from 17 June to 17 July 2026, A Southern Thailand Gastronomic Experience introduces a […]
The Barefoot Eco Hotel & Villas: A more rooted interpretation of Maldivian hospitality
In a destination often defined by private island seclusion, overwater architecture and high-gloss spectacle, The Barefoot Eco Hotel & Villas in Hanimaadhoo offers a different proposition. It does not attempt to compete through scale, excess or visual drama. Instead, it builds its identity around something quieter and more layered: a closer relationship with island life, […]
NH Collection Maldives Reethi Resort launches immersive culinary concept Caravela
NH Collection Maldives Reethi Resort, a newly-opened sanctuary in the UNESCO-protected Baa Atoll, has introduced Caravela, an immersive culinary journey inspired by the great maritime expeditions that shaped global gastronomy. Blending Spanish culinary heritage with Maldivian provenance, Caravela offers a multi-sensory journey where each course unfolds as a chapter in the story of exploration, trade […]
Visit Maldives strengthens China market presence at ITB China 2026
Visit Maldives is participating in ITB China 2026, one of the leading B2B travel trade exhibitions focused on the Chinese outbound market, taking place from 26–28 May 2026 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center in Shanghai. The participation aims to strengthen the Maldives’ visibility within the Chinese travel trade sector and reinforce […]
