Villa Park announces festive programming from daytime demos to beach countdown
Villa Park has announced its Festive 2025–2026 programme, running from 20 December 2025 to 6 January 2026. The schedule moves from lagoon-side mornings to music-led evenings on the beach, beginning with a sunset welcome and continuing with beach barbecues, creative workshops, Christmas Eve dinner, Santa’s visit on 25 December, and a New Year’s Eve gala […]
Sun Siyam Iru Veli’s Masdhooq Saeed wins Best General Manager – Hospitality in Maldives
Sun Siyam Iru Veli has announced that its General Manager, Masdhooq Saeed, has been named Best General Manager – Hospitality in Maldives at the World GM Awards 2025. He is the first Maldivian to receive the title, a milestone for the resort and the country’s hospitality sector. Masdhooq began his career in 2001 as a […]
Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas unveils practitioner-led holistic treatments
Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas is inviting guests to embark on a holistic journey guided by three visiting wellness practitioners, each specialising in distinct approaches to healing. Drawing on traditional knowledge and contemporary practice, the practitioners will offer therapies at the resort’s overwater spa designed to align body, mind, and spirit in a tranquil Maldivian setting. […]
Breaking barriers, building futures: Nus-ha Hassan’s mission to empower Maldivian women
When Nus-ha Hassan left her home island in Addu, a career in hospitality was the last thing on her mind. “I never thought I would be working in a resort,” she said. “But I wanted to get out of my local island because there was nothing for us there. I didn’t want to work in […]
Assets Group, Kerzner International announce Atlantis The Royal, Maldives to open in 2029
Assets Group and Kerzner International Holdings Limited have announced the signing of Atlantis’ new development in the Maldives. Located in South Male Atoll in Maldives, the magnificent Atlantis the Royal, Maldives is set to open in 2029. Assets Group holds the head lease rights to Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi and is developing another ultra-luxury property […]
Anantara Veli Maldives Resort appoints David Caille as Resort Manager
Anantara Veli Maldives Resort, a luxury adults-only island sanctuary in South Malé Atoll, has announced the appointment of experienced hotelier David Caille as Resort Manager. With over 12 years of international hospitality experience across Thailand and the Maldives, he brings a refined operational focus, strong leadership presence and a clear commitment to elevating the guest […]
Amilla Maldives welcomes visiting wellness practitioners Kattia Mendoza, Jang Kanlayanee, Dr Shreejit Ghadigaonkar
Amilla Maldives welcomes guests to experience the expertise of three Visiting Practitioners, each offering personalised sessions to restore balance, nurture presence, and support holistic wellbeing amid the island’s tranquil surroundings. Until 7 December 2025, Kattia Mendoza, creator of Unmasking Arts™ and KI·OM® Bodywork, offers somatic movement, breath coaching, Osteo-Thai bodywork, and conscious communication. Private sessions […]
JW Marriott Maldives Kaafu Atoll triumphs at 2025 World Luxury Travel Awards
JW Marriott Maldives Kaafu Atoll Island Resort is celebrating its success at the 2025 World Luxury Travel Awards, where it has been honoured with multiple titles, including Luxury Beach Resort and Luxury Villa Resort. These accolades reaffirm its position as one of the world’s distinguished luxury destinations and highlight the resort’s dedication to exceptional service, […]
Canareef Resort Maldives elevates Wednesdays with live music and Sunset Cocktails
Every Wednesday evening, Canareef Resort Maldives comes alive with its “Sunset Cocktails” experience – a relaxed blend of refreshment, music and ocean views that invites all guests to savour the island’s golden hour. Guests are welcomed to an elegant beachfront setting where the sky meets the sea in a vivid display of colour. Complimentary cocktails […]
Sheraton Maldives hosts Jackson Withrow, Dawn Sim for special wellness, sports collaborations
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa invites guests to reconnect with mind, body, and spirit from November 15-19, 2025, through two inspiring collaborations that celebrate sports and wellness in the heart of paradise. The resort will welcome Jackson Withrow, a celebrated American professional tennis player and winner of 10 ATP doubles titles, and Dawn […]
Maldives secures top spot as World’s Most Desirable Islands in Wanderlust 2025 rankings
Maldives has been awarded Bronze in the World’s Most Desirable Island(s) category at the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2025, reaffirming its enduring appeal among international travellers, particularly from the United Kingdom. The award was accepted by Ibrahim Shiuree, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC), at a ceremony held at London’s […]
Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru unveils ‘A Season to Return’ for festive 2025
This festive season, Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru is inviting travellers to return to where the story of the “Original Maldives” began — a sanctuary of barefoot elegance, ocean tranquillity and heartfelt connection. From 22 December 2025 to 10 January 2026, the island will celebrate its 30-year journey with the theme “A Season to Return” — a […]
