ABTA, ECTAA call on Maldives to pause GST rules for foreign tour operators
Two associations representing travel agents and tour operators in Europe have called on the Maldives to delay the implementation of new Goods and Services Tax (GST) requirements for foreign booking platforms, travel agents and tour operators. The calls follow President Mohamed Muizzu’s ratification of the Eighth Amendment to the Goods and Services Tax Act, which […]
Madifushi Private Island marks World Coconut Day with culture, cuisine and community planting
Madifushi Private Island marked World Coconut Day 2026 with an extensive programme of cultural, culinary and community-focused activities celebrating the coconut palm and its enduring significance to Maldivian life. The resort brought together guests, its Rays team and neighbouring island communities for a celebration honouring one of the Maldives’ most treasured natural resources. The celebrations […]
Siyam World turns five with rugby, football, Maldivian culture and Halloween events
Siyam World has never been one for quiet celebrations, and its fifth birthday is no exception. True to its promise of “A World Beyond Your Wildest”, the Lifestyle Collection resort under the Sun Siyam umbrella is marking the milestone with a packed programme of sport, entertainment and island celebrations. England rugby star Danny Care kicks […]
Shamin Ali appointed Director of HR at Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah
Maldivian hospitality leader Shamin Ali has been appointed as the Director of Human Resources at Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah, effective August 3, 2026. Bringing over two decades of global HR leadership across the GCC and the Maldives, Shamin returns to Hilton to lead the luxury property’s people strategies, talent acquisition, leadership development, and organizational […]
Four Seasons showcases Maldives resorts for weddings, gatherings and private escapes
Four Seasons has highlighted its Maldives properties as destinations for personalised celebrations and private gatherings, offering experiences ranging from exclusive island buyouts and weddings to family reunions, corporate retreats and conservation-led activities. The Maldives features prominently in a new collection of group and celebration experiences unveiled by Four Seasons Resorts of Asia, with Four Seasons […]
JOALI BEING unveils ‘Tides of Tradition’ festive programme for 2026
This festive season, JOALI BEING invites guests to embrace the warmth of togetherness with Tides of Tradition, a joyful celebration inspired by the rhythm of the ocean and the timeless traditions that bring people together. From 22 December 2026 to 8 January 2027, the well-living island will reimagine the festive season through the Joy of […]
Patina Maldives partners with Sean Wotherspoon for art, fashion and reef collaboration
Patina Maldives, Fari Islands is set to welcome globally acclaimed designer, artist and vintage collector Sean Wotherspoon for an exclusive collaboration that brings together fashion, art, creativity and the marine environment of the Maldives. Running from 12 August to 12 September 2026, the collaboration will transform the Fari Artist Atelier at Patina Maldives into a […]
Umami at Alila Kothaifaru Maldives named Best Restaurant at TTM Awards 2026
Alila Kothaifaru Maldives has announced that Umami has been named Best Restaurant at the Travel Trade Maldives Awards 2026, recognising the restaurant’s Japanese-inspired Asian fusion cuisine, distinctive dining experiences and the people who bring them to life. Meaning the “essence of deliciousness” in Japanese and recognised as the fifth taste, Umami brings together layers of […]
ananea Madivaru Maldives appoints Pierre Leif Edlund as General Manager
ananea Madivaru Maldives has appointed Pierre Leif Edlund as General Manager, marking his return to the Maldives after two years in Bangkok and the continuation of a hospitality career that has included senior leadership roles at several resorts across the country. Edlund took up the position in July 2026, returning to the Maldives for what […]
Hulhule Island Hotel celebrates World Coconut Day with Maldivian traditions
Hulhule Island Hotel celebrated World Coconut Day with a lively programmes highlighting the coconut’s deep cultural significance, versatility and enduring place in Maldivian life. Guests were welcomed with beautifully woven coconut-leaf creations, including traditional birds and other handcrafted pieces. Throughout the day, an assortment of coconut-based specialities and delicacies was served, offering guests an authentic […]
Strengthening Russian Maldives demand becomes more year-round, Yandex Ads research shows
Yandex Ads, supported by the Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) and Visit Maldives, brought together over 50 industry leaders from the Maldives’ hospitality sector in Malé, to present a brand new research into the behaviour of the Russian-speaking travellers and discuss possible opportunities to convert growing demand into bookings across a wider range of […]
Kuda Villingili to celebrate Golden Week with Chinese traditions, dining and family experiences
Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives will celebrate Chinese Golden Week from 1–8 October 2026 with an eight-day programme of festive dining, cultural activities and family experiences. Coinciding with China’s National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations, the programme brings touches of Chinese tradition to the island while giving families time and space to reconnect in the Maldives. […]
