Amilla Maldives unveils seasonal line-up of cultural, festive celebrations
As the year moves towards its most meaningful seasons, Amilla Maldives is quietly preparing a series of celebrations designed to connect guests with culture, nature, and moments of gentle luxury. Each experience invites guests to slow down, reflect, and enjoy time together in the peaceful beauty of the island. Chinese Golden Week & Mid-Autumn Festival: […]
Barceló Nasandhura marks World Tourism Day with educational tour
Barceló Nasandhura joined the global celebration of World Tourism Day 2025, observed on 27th September under the theme “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation.” To commemorate the occasion, the hotel welcomed students from Villa College’s Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality programme for an educational tour and operational briefing. The visit offered students valuable, real-world exposure […]
Celebrate Diwali island style with authentic festivities at Centara’s Maldives resorts
Blending its signature Thai hospitality with authentic island charm, Centara Resorts & Hotels boasts four dynamic properties in the Maldives – Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives, Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives, Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa Maldives, and Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection. Throughout Diwali, each destination will roll out a full […]
Lily Hotels appoints Thilak Bandaranayake as Cluster E-Commerce & Distribution Manager
Lily Hotels has announced the appointment of Thilak Bandaranayake as Cluster E-Commerce & Distribution Manager. With over a decade of experience in hospitality e-commerce, digital marketing, and revenue management across Sri Lanka and the Maldives, Thilak brings a proven track record in driving online visibility, optimising OTA performance, and delivering strategic growth. His expertise spans […]
Souvenir Marine continues as Transport Partner for GM Forum 2025
Hotelier Maldives, the leading hospitality media group in Maldives, has announced Souvenir Marine as the Transport Partner for the upcoming General Managers (GM) Forum 2025, which will take place at Kurumba Maldives on 13 October 2025. This marks the third consecutive year that Souvenir Marine will serve as the Transport Partner for the forum, further […]
Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2025 to feature panel on destination marketing in digital era
Hotelier Maldives, the leading hospitality media group in Maldives, has announced a panel discussion on destination marketing as part of the ninth edition of the General Managers (GM) Forum, scheduled to take place at Kurumba Maldives on 13 October 2025. The 60-minute session, titled “Destination Marketing in the Digital Era: Building Maldives’ Global Presence Beyond […]
Pullman Maldives Maamutaa’ sea grass mapping promotes preservation of marine environment
Green Globe Certification has re-certified Pullman Maldives Maamutaa for the third year. The five -star all-inclusive resort is situated on 18 hectares, nestled in the Southern Maldives on Maamutaa Island within the Gaafu Alifu Atoll. The resort features 122 villas and suites, 82 of which are wheelchair-accessible and includes 2 underwater bedrooms with unsurpassed sea […]
Madifushi Private Island wins Best New Resort at SATA 2025
Madifushi Private Island has announced its recognition as the Silver Award winner in the “South Asia’s Best New Hotel/Resort” category at the prestigious South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2025. This marks the first time Madifushi Private Island has participated in the awards, making the achievement even more significant. The 9th edition of the South Asian […]
Chronicling the skies: Ahmed Mohamed’s definitive history of Maldivian aviation
For a nation of over a thousand islands scattered across the vast Indian Ocean, the story of the Maldives is inextricably linked to the story of its connection with the world. While the sea has been its lifeblood for centuries, it is the sky that has truly shaped its modern identity. The roar of a […]
Collaborative approach key to tourism growth, says Finance Minister Zameer
Minister of Finance and Planning, Moosa Zameer, has reiterated that partnerships are essential to strengthening the Maldives’ standing as a premium global tourism destination. He delivered the remarks as Chief Guest at the relaunch of the Experience Maldives campaign, a joint initiative by Bank of Maldives (BML) and American Express, at a ceremony held at […]
Bank of Maldives, American Express launch ‘Experience Maldives’ destination campaign
Bank of Maldives (BML) and American Express on Saturday announced the launch of the Experience Maldives destination campaign, created exclusively for American Express Card Members. The initiative is supported by the Ministry of Tourism and Environment, Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI), Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) and National Boating Association of Maldives (NBAM). This two-year […]
Sun Siyam marks World Tourism Day with sustainability-focused webinar
In celebration of World Tourism Day 2025, Sun Siyam will spotlight its pioneering sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives through a special webinar titled “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation in Island Destinations and Territories.” The virtual event will take place on 30th September 2025 at 19:30 Maldives Time / 20:00 Sri Lanka Time via Zoom. […]
