From burnout to balance: Gaining clarity in hospitality through life coaching

How clarity in purpose, values, and boundaries can help resort professionals thrive — insights from a life coach In the high-stakes world of luxury hospitality, where every smile is expected to be sincere and every detail perfect, burnout can creep in quietly. It’s a silent strain, often masked by the industry’s hallmark professionalism. For many […]

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Hidden voice, amplified: Seema Misra on shaping narratives at Atmosphere Core

This year, the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2025 recognised Seema Misra, Assistant Director Communications at Atmosphere Core, as the ‘PR and Communications Personality of the Year’. The accolade follows five years of shaping the brand’s voice from behind the scenes. In this feature, we explore the strategy, philosophy, and journey of the professional behind one of […]

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Milestone of elegance: NH Collection Maldives Havodda turns two

NH Collection Maldives Havodda Resort has marked its second anniversary since becoming part of the NH Collection brand by Minor Hotels. Operating under the upper-upscale NH Collection label since 1 August 2023, the resort has continued to offer immersive guest experiences shaped by the spirit of the Maldives and NH Collection’s commitment to premium service […]

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Umair Badheeu sets three national freediving records at Manado Depth Competition

Maldivian freediver Umair Badheeu delivered a remarkable performance at the Manado Depth Competition 2025, setting three new national records for the Maldives. Now in its third consecutive year, Indonesia’s sole international depth freediving event took place from 1st to 3rd August in North Sulawesi. Organised by Apnea Murex, the competition brought together 22 freedivers representing […]

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WAGYUMAFIA to headline culinary experience at inaugural Fari Islands Festival

This September, the Fari Islands Archipelago in the North Malé Atoll will play host to the inaugural Fari Islands Festival—an immersive celebration of music, art, gastronomy, wellness, and nature, scheduled from 19 to 22 September 2025. The festival promises a convergence of globally acclaimed creatives and thought leaders, including celebrated Canadian poet and illustrator Rupi […]

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Maldives Autism Association awarded 2025 Hard Rock Heals Foundation Grant

Hard Rock Hotel Maldives has announced that the Maldives Autism Association has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 Hard Rock Heals Foundation Grant. The association has been awarded a grant of $5,000 to support its mission of fostering a collaborative environment among parents, community leaders, and educators, and to provide personalised interventions for […]

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The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort redefines luxury with seasonal getaway

This season, The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort extends an invitation to discerning travellers to experience its exclusive Island Journey offer—an elegant escape curated for those who appreciate effortless luxury from the moment of arrival. Combining thoughtful inclusions with seamless service, the offer promises a stay that is both inspiring and indulgent. Guests staying a […]

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Huvafen Fushi welcomes two-Michelin-starred Nikaku for exclusive omakase experience

Huvafen Fushi, the iconic resort in the Maldives, is set to host an exclusive one-night culinary residency with the renowned two-Michelin-starred restaurant, Nikaku. On Monday, 11 August 2025, Huvafen Fushi’s overwater restaurant RAW will welcome celebrated Chef Setsuo Funahashi for a 17-course omakase dinner – a traditional Japanese dining experience where the chef selects each […]

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SO/ Maldives appoints Adi as Director of Revenue, Mobeen as Director of Lifestyle

SO/ Maldives has announced the appointment of Adi Karang as Director of Revenue & Distribution and Mobeen Akhalwaya as Director of Lifestyle, further strengthening the resort’s leadership team with a wealth of international experience and strategic expertise. Adi Karang brings nearly twenty years of experience within Accor’s prestigious portfolio. His career began in 2007 at […]

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Amilla Maldives welcomes world-class wellness practitioners for 2025 seasonal residencies

Amilla Maldives has announced the arrival of two esteemed Visiting Practitioners—Shyam from the Himalayas and Kattia Mendoza from Ecuador—who will offer distinctive wellness experiences across consecutive seasons in 2025. From 8 August to 20 September, Shyam will share his profound lineage of Ayurvedic healing from Nepal, seamlessly integrating ancient Eastern practices with contemporary therapies. His […]

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Visit Maldives expands local ambassadorship with Mohamed Naushad

Visit Maldives Corporation has announced the appointment of Mohamed Naushad as its latest Local Ambassador, as part of its ongoing Local Ambassadorship Programme. This strategic initiative is designed to promote the Maldives as a diverse and culturally rich destination by amplifying local voices—particularly within the rapidly growing field of sports tourism. Mohamed Naushad is a […]

Upcoming compliance obligations under the Employment Act (Sixth Amendment)

An important deadline is fast approaching that demands the attention of all resort operators, hotel groups, and hospitality employers across the country. Under Law No. 22/2020 – the Sixth Amendment to the Employment Act – several key provisions under Article 74-1 are set to come into force on 22 September 2025, marking the end of […]

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