LUX* South Ari Atoll appoints Ali Hussain as Resort Manager
LUX* South Ari Atoll, the renowned Maldivian resort honoured with a Five-Star rating by the prestigious 2024 Forbes Travel Guide, has announced the appointment of Ali Hussain as its new Resort Manager. Ali joins the team with a remarkable decade-long career in hospitality, starting his journey as a telephone operator and rising to Rooms Leader […]
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands introduces transformative series of guest retreats in a ‘Summer of Renewal’
Inaugural Surf Retreat with Big Wave Surfers Nic von Rupp and Victor Bernardo, 8th-11th June & 3rd-6th July Sound Healing with Susy Markoe Schieffelin, 19th-23rd July Chef in Residence: Asia’s Best Female Chef 2024 and Michelin Star Chef Pam, 10th-12th August Energy Medicine with Founder of Project Woman, Abi Adams, 14th-18th August Those seeking a peaceful alternative to […]
Kagi Maldives appoints Areef Ahmed as General Manager
Kagi Maldives Resort and Spa has announced the promotion of Areef Ahmed to the position of General Manager. Areef brings over two decades of experience in the hospitality industry, having joined the Crown and Champa Resorts (CCR) family in February 2000. Throughout his tenure at CCR, Areef has held various positions at Meeru Maldives Resort […]
MATI holds inaugural edition of knowledge-sharing event series
The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) on Tuesday hosted the inaugural edition of MATI Insight at H. Meeruma, Male’. Apart from MATI members, high-ranking officials from both the Ministry of Tourism and the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) participated in the event. MATI Insight is a series of knowledge-sharing events aimed at […]
Sun Siyam Iru Veli’s Erika Magora: Finding passion in marketing Maldives’ resorts
She has a law degree, but instead of finding passion in the field, she pursued her interest in people, networking, and travelling, and found her calling in marketing. Erika Magora, the Cluster Assistant PR and Communications Manager at Sun Siyam Iru Veli and Vilu Reef, was not sure what she wanted to do after she […]
Bandos Maldives wins World Travel Awards 2024 for Indian Ocean’s Best Dive Resort
Bandos Maldives has announced its triumphant win as the Indian Ocean’s Best Dive Resort in the World Travel Awards 2024. This prestigious accolade underscores Bandos’ unwavering commitment to providing unparalleled diving experiences in the heart of the Maldives. Dive Bandos, one of the Maldives’ longest-established diving centres, stands as a beacon of excellence in underwater […]
Hotel Asia 2024 kicks off promising unparalleled hospitality experience
The premier culinary and hospitality industry event, Hotel Asia, has returned for its highly anticipated 18th edition. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever, offering hoteliers an unparalleled platform to elevate their guest experiences. Twice the Size, Twice the Opportunity With double the number of exhibitors, space, and participation compared to […]
Hotelier Maldives to host GM Forum 2024 on Sept 19 on luxury travel future
Hotelier Maldives is set to host the General Managers (GM) Forum 2024, focusing on the dynamic theme ‘The Evolving Luxury Landscape’. Scheduled for September 19, 2024, the forum will be a melting pot of ideas, strategies, and discussions aimed at navigating the changing tides of luxury travel in the Maldives. The forum will kick off […]
JOALI BEING, The Olive Ridley Project introduce new Raa Atoll Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Centre
JOALI BEING, the first wellbeing island of its kind in the Maldives, stands out from the crowd of luxury properties in the region with its focus on wellbeing and nature, preserving and protecting a place that the team loves the most by shining the spotlight on sustainability. In partnership with the Olive Ridley Project (CORP), […]
MATI backs Maldives’ land reclamation halt to protect reefs amid bleaching
Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) on Sunday announced its full support for the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recent measures to combat the severe mass coral bleaching affecting the region. The EPA has called for an immediate cessation of all major coastal development projects until June 10, 2024, in an effort to mitigate the environmental […]
Angsana Velavaru gives ‘Live to Discover’ for unforgettable memories
Angsana Velavaru, an all-inclusive premium resort in South Nilandhe Atoll, Maldives invites guests to ‘LIVE to DISCOVER’– to dive into vibrant cultural experiences, soak in breathtaking scenery, and paint unforgettable memories. With the limited-time ‘LIVE to DISCOVER’ offer, guests can take advantage of 30% off the Best Available Rate, along with other unforgettable perks. This […]














