Amilla Maldives hosts holistic wellness residency with Nongluck Chuaychuang
Amilla Maldives is hosting holistic wellness practitioner Nongluck Chuaychuang, known as Nikki, for a month-long residency at the resort’s Javvu Spa. Running from 2 to 30 August 2026, the residency offers guests a collection of treatments focused on physical relaxation, energy alignment and mental wellbeing. A Reiki Master and sound healing specialist, Nikki has practised […]
Milaidhoo Maldives invites guests to pause and reconnect this September
This September, Milaidhoo Maldives invites guests to press pause and reconnect with what matters most. From 18th to 20th September, the boutique island retreat in Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, will mark World Wellness Weekend with a thoughtfully curated programme of experiences celebrating movement, mindfulness and the simple joy of being immersed in nature. […]
dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives marks first anniversary with ‘WE ARE 1’ celebration
dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives celebrated its first anniversary under the theme “WE ARE 1”, bringing together sales partners, media representatives, VIP guests, embassy officials and friends of the resort for an evening of food, music and entertainment. The event opened with remarks by Jean-Louis Ripoche, Area General Manager, and Yogeswaran Veerasamy, General Manager of dusitD2 Feydhoo […]
Vakkaru Maldives expands villa collection with new overwater pool villas
Vakkaru Maldives, the award-winning private island resort set within the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of the Baa Atoll, has revealed the launch of a new villa category: the Overwater Villa with Pool. The new Overwater Villa with Pool is available to book now for stays from 22 October 2026 onwards. Combining the spacious, light-filled layout and […]
Sirru Fen Fushi to host Michelin-starred Chef Karim Khouani
Sirru Fen Fushi–Private Lagoon Resort, a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, continues its celebrated Sirru Icons Series with an exclusive culinary residency by acclaimed French chef Karim Khouani from 28 to 30 October 2026. Chef Karim, a two-time Michelin-starred chef and recipient of four Falstaff forks, is recognised as one of the […]
Niva Dhigali Maldives to host Chef Jake Norman and pickleball champion Molly O’Donoghue
Niva Dhigali Maldives will welcome visiting chef Jake Norman and British pickleball champion Molly O’Donoghue for a curated programme of island experiences this November, bringing together dining and active wellbeing in the Maldives. Norman began his culinary career making pizza in the markets of Guadalajara, Mexico, before working in several London restaurants, including St John, […]
FHA Maldives 2026 to mark public launch of brand-new Manhattan Grand Hotel
One month to go until the Maldives’ premier hospitality exhibition takes over the country’s newest luxury venue. The countdown has begun. With just one month remaining, Food & Hospitality Asia Maldives (FHAM) 2026 is set to return from 7–9 September 2026, bringing together the biggest names in hospitality, food service and tourism for the Maldives’ […]
One team, one table: Inside The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands’ award-winning F&B operation
At The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, the F&B and culinary operation is built around a principle that both the kitchen and service teams return to throughout the day: guest needs first. In 2026, that approach was recognised when the resort’s F&B and Culinary Team won F&B & Culinary Team of the Year at the Hotelier […]
Maldives records increase in tourist arrivals as market recovers amid Middle East tensions
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives have begun to recover after declining over the past few months amid disruptions linked to the conflict in the Middle East. Statistics released by the Ministry of Tourism on Monday show that more than 14,000 tourists visited the Maldives during the first two days of August, an increase of 2.1 […]
OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI appoints Abnash Kumar as General Manager
In a strategic appointment that signals a new chapter of operational refinement and sustainable innovation, THE OZEN COLLECTION welcomes Abnash Kumar as General Manager of its ultra-luxury sanctuary, OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI. Abnash arrives with more than two decades of distinguished leadership across some of the world’s most iconic hospitality destinations—from a legendary hotel in New […]
World Oceans Day: Why the ocean is the Maldives’ most valuable asset
Every year on June 8, the world celebrates World Oceans Day, a global observance that highlights the vital role oceans play in sustaining life on Earth. For the Maldives, however, the ocean is much more than a natural resource worth protecting—it is the foundation of the nation’s identity, economy, culture, and tourism industry. As one […]
Meyyafushi Maldives appoints Ali Nafih as Human Resources Manager
The BeKind has appointed Ali Nafih, known as Nappe, as Human Resources Manager at Meyyafushi Maldives. Nafih brings more than eight years of experience in human resources within the Maldivian hospitality sector. In his new role, he will oversee the resort’s human resources operations, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management and team development. “We’re delighted […]
