Velaa Private Island brings Fehikuramaa 2026 to all 13 inhabited islands of Noonu Atoll
Velaa Private Island has marked the sixth consecutive year of its Fehikuramaa community initiative, reaffirming its long-term commitment to supporting the communities of Noonu Atoll through programmes that respond to local needs and evolve alongside them. The 2026 edition, centred around the theme “Positive Lifestyle,” brought sport, movement and community participation to all 13 inhabited […]
Avani+ Fares Maldives appoints Magdalena Martorell as General Manager
Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort has appointed Magdalena Martorell as General Manager, bringing more than two decades of international hospitality experience across Europe and Asia to the Baa Atoll resort. Originally from Spain, Martorell has built much of her career around resort operations and leadership, spending more than a decade working in Asia and developing experience […]
OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI retains coveted MICHELIN Key
In the rarefied realm of the MICHELIN Key, with nearly 500 bestowed worldwide across a multitude of extraordinary properties, true distinction is found not in abundance, but in scarcity. OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI is counted among just 15 resorts in the Maldives to receive this coveted honour, a distinction that speaks volumes about its unwavering commitment […]
Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa concludes second Maldives Hideaway Resort Run
Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa successfully concluded the second edition of the Maldives Hideaway Resort Run 2026 on Friday September the 18th as part of World Wellness Weekend, bringing together running, wellness and the spectacular natural surroundings of the beautiful all-natural Island of Dhonakulhi. The event welcomed 68 runners, with esteemed athletes Sunny Schippers leading […]
Souvenir Marine continues as Transport Partner of Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2026
Hotelier Maldives has announced Souvenir Marine as the Transport Partner of the Hotelier Maldives General Managers (GM) Forum 2026, continuing a four-year partnership supporting transport logistics for the publication’s flagship industry events. The 10th edition of the GM Forum will be held on 5 October at CROSSROADS Maldives under the theme “Resilience and Reinvention: Talent, […]
The Nautilus Maldives debuts with Two MICHELIN Keys
The Nautilus Maldives has announced its debut in The MICHELIN Guide’s global hotel selection with Two MICHELIN Keys, earning Two MICHELIN Keys in its first year of inclusion. This remarkable achievement places The Nautilus among the world’s most exceptional hotels and represents a defining milestone for the independently spirited Maldivian hideaway. Described by The MICHELIN […]
Le Méridien Maldives marks World Wellness Weekend with Dawn Sim
Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa marked the 10th edition of World Wellness Weekend with a three-day programme led by Singapore-based wellness practitioner Dawn Sim. From 18 to 20 September 2026, guests were invited to embrace a more mindful approach to wellbeing through a curated series of experiences centred on movement, relaxation and nutrition. With […]
The Westin Maldives completes Coral RISE initiative with 100 Reef Stars
The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort has marked a new chapter in its marine conservation journey with the successful completion of Coral RISE (Coral Restoration Initiatives for Sustainable Ecosystems), an initiative created in collaboration with MARS Sustainable Solutions. From September 18 to 20, 2026, the resort installed 100 Reef Stars and 1,500 coral fragments in its […]
Villa Nautica welcomes Adrianna Lawera for new holistic wellness experiences
Villa Resorts is expanding its approach to wellbeing with a new series of experiences at Villa Nautica, led by holistic wellness practitioner Adrianna Lawera. Centred on breath, sound, somatic movement and intentional rest, the programme invites guests to step away from the pace of everyday life and reconnect with a slower, more considered rhythm. Adrianna […]
Kabita Singh to mark International Chefs’ Day at Sun Siyam Olhuveli Maldives
Sun Siyam Olhuveli Maldives will welcome award-winning food creator Kabita Singh, the personality behind Kabita’s Kitchen, for a special culinary residency in October to mark International Chefs’ Day on 20 October 2026. Known for making everyday Indian cooking accessible to a wide audience, Singh will move from her digital kitchen to the Maldives, joining the […]
Madifushi Private Island named ‘Sensation of the Year’ at Global Destination Awards 2026
Madifushi Private Island has been named “Sensation of the Year” at the Global Destination Awards 2026, marking a proud milestone for the resort and its team. The award was presented during a gala ceremony held in Moscow, bringing together leading hospitality professionals, international brands, travel experts, celebrities, and media representatives. Established by World Fashion Channel […]
JOALI BEING earns Three MICHELIN Keys, MICHELIN Guide’s highest hotel distinction
JOALI BEING, the transformative well-living island in the Maldives, celebrates a defining milestone as it is awarded Three MICHELIN Keys, progressing from Two Keys to the MICHELIN Guide’s highest hotel distinction. The recognition marks an important moment in the evolution of JOALI BEING and celebrates its distinctive philosophy of the Joy of Well-Living, an invitation […]
