Maldives wins World’s Leading Destination award for sixth consecutive year
The Maldives has once again secured its position as a global tourism leader after being named World’s Leading Destination 2025 for the sixth consecutive year and World’s Leading Green Destination 2025 for the second consecutive year at the World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony, held at Exhibition World Bahrain. The World Travel Awards, established […]
RAH GILI MALDIVES to host Recruitment Open Day at Maagiri Hotel on 11 December
RAH GILI MALDIVES, the debut island in the SIX & SIX PRIVATE ISLANDS portfolio, will host a Recruitment Open Day on 11 December 2025 at Maagiri Hotel, Malé. As the resort prepares to open in early 2026, the event invites men and women from across the Maldives to explore career opportunities within workplace shaped by […]
Siyam World sets Guinness World Record for largest snorkelling event
Siyam World Maldives has officially made global history. On December 5th, the island pulled off one of its boldest ideas yet, becoming the first resort on the planet to earn a Guinness World Records title for The Most People Snorkeling Simultaneously at a Single Venue. In partnership with Freedive Maldives, Siyam World rallied an incredible […]
Romance refined: Kuda Villingili announces Valentine’s 2026 celebrations
Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives, an island celebrated for barefoot luxury and refined romance, has announced its Valentine’s Day 2026 programme, Through the Sands of Time. Designed as a poetic journey honouring love in all its forms, the curated experience invites couples to pause, reconnect, and create memories that linger long after the waves have smoothed […]
THE OZEN COLLECTION marks five years and unveils global expansion plans
There is a distinct kind of magic that emerges when island sanctuaries are shaped by a visionary dream. Five years ago, that magic found its name: THE OZEN COLLECTION. What began as two intimate havens in the Maldivian seascape—the profoundly private OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI and the contemporary OZEN LIFE MAADHOO—has since evolved into a refined […]
Kandolhu Maldives announces Michelin Guide chef collaboration with Pascal Oudotte
Kandolhu Maldives has announced the next chapter in its chef collaboration series, welcoming acclaimed Chef Pascal Oudotte from the Michelin Guide–rated restaurant Stilbruch in Karlsruhe, Germany. Taking place in March next year, the residency will feature a collection of curated culinary events designed to offer guests an exceptional gastronomic experience. Chef Oudotte’s culinary philosophy combines […]
Lily Beach Maldives blends barefoot luxury and vintage glamour this festive season
Lily Beach Resort & Spa Maldives is preparing to illuminate the festive season with an elegant programme themed “Black & White Vintage”, celebrating timeless sophistication and joyful island living. From 20 December 2025 to 7 January 2026, the award-winning all-inclusive resort will invite guests to experience the holidays in a setting of pristine beaches, turquoise […]
Ayada Maldives welcomes festive season with traditional cake mixing ceremony
Ayada Maldives marked the early arrival of the festive season with its traditional Cake Mixing Ceremony, bringing guests and resort chefs together for a cherished celebration rooted in warmth, community, and good fortune. Held on the island’s tranquil shores, this year’s ceremony invited guests to join Ayada’s culinary team in mixing a vibrant selection of […]
Shaping first impressions: Hussain Waheed on two decades of service at One&Only Reethi Rah
By Maaish Mohamed and Mariyam Saliya Mohamed When Hussain Waheed joined One&Only Reethi Rah in 2002, he could not have imagined that more than two decades later he would still be at the forefront of shaping the guest journey at one of the Maldives’ most recognised resorts. Today, as Airport Manager, he is one of […]
‘An Easter Canvas’: The Nautilus Maldives reimagines island easter
This Easter, The Nautilus Maldives is inviting guests to step into “An Easter Canvas”, a celebration where colour, creativity, and island freedom come together in a week of joyful expression. At this ultra-luxury bohemian hideaway, Easter unfolds like a living artwork, with days washed in colour, moments shaped by imagination, and time flowing as gently […]
Canareef Resort marks start of festive season with signature cake mixing
On the morning of 26 November, as the Maldives embraced the gentle warmth of the festive season, Canareef Resort Maldives once again lit up the island with its much-loved Christmas tradition – the annual Cake Mixing Ceremony. Held at the lively Dhoaraa Bar at 10:30am, the event brought together guests, team members, and island friends […]
Visit Maldives showcases ultra-luxury strategy at ILTM Cannes 2025
Visit Maldives is participating in ILTM Cannes 2025, the world’s most prestigious and influential luxury travel trade show, held from 1–4 December 2025 at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès. As the flagship global event for luxury travel, ILTM Cannes offers an unparalleled platform for destinations to engage with leading luxury buyers, elite travel […]
