When dredgers draw near: Resorts sound alarm on safety, privacy, guest experience
Resort operators in the Malé Atoll are increasingly voicing concern that dredging activity linked to land reclamation projects is taking place uncomfortably close to resort lagoons, heightening anxieties around guest safety, privacy, and the overall holiday experience. The Environmental Regulatory Authority (ERA) has confirmed it has received multiple complaints alleging illegal sand extraction tied to […]
Villa Nautica blends family time and island calm this Easter
This Easter, Villa Nautica invites travellers to slow down and celebrate the season in the Maldives with an island escape shaped by sunshine, sea air, and meaningful time together. Available as part of Easter Offer, guests can enjoy up to 25% savings when booking direct, making it easier to turn the holiday into a true […]
Sirru Fen Fushi to welcome Michelin-starred Chef Karim Khouani this Easter
This Easter holiday, Sirru Fen Fushi – Private Lagoon Resort is set to welcome acclaimed Michelin-starred chef Karim Khouani, Culinary Director of Textures Copenhagen, for an exclusive gastronomic collaboration as part of the resort’s celebrated Michelin Series. Rooted in French culinary heritage and refined through a distinctly Nordic lens, Chef Karim’s cuisine is a study […]
Tom Kerss to headline Easter 2026 celestial programme at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands
This Easter, The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands welcomes award-winning astronomer Tom Kerss as part of its 2026 Masters of Crafts programme. Taking a break from hunting auroras across the northern hemisphere, the master of the skies travels south in search of the original Easter bunny: Lepus the Hare. From the Maldives’ unique vantage point–offering views […]
Fusion Hotel Group enters Maldives with new wellness resort opening in 2028
Fusion Hotel Group, a wellness‑inspired hospitality brand with a growing portfolio across Vietnam and Thailand, has signed a long-term management agreement with Real Asset Maldives to develop a new flagship Fusion Resort in one of the world’s most renowned island destinations. The project is set within a 130 ‑hectare lagoon, with Fusion’s dedicated in-house creative […]
JOALI BEING to celebrate Easter 2026 with ‘Colours of Renewal’ programme
This Easter, JOALI BEING — the transformative, well-living island in the Maldives — invites guests to embrace the vitality and beauty of colour through its 2026 theme, “Colours of Renewal”. Taking place from 1 to 12 April 2026, the programme draws inspiration from the joy, freshness and energy that colour brings to life, encouraging guests […]
Sun Siyam Olhuveli upgrades sports facilities for team members
Sun Siyam Olhuveli has unveiled newly upgraded volleyball and futsal grounds for team members, reaffirming its commitment to employee wellbeing while advancing responsible, future-focused operations. The renovated volleyball grounds were officially inaugurated on 14 February, while the upgraded futsal ground opened earlier this year—together creating dedicated spaces for recreation, connection, and healthy competition across the […]
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives’ Mariyam Shaghaf wins Forbes Travel Guide top honour
Mariyam Shaghaf of The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands has been named the 2026 Forbes Travel Guide Employee of the Year, adding another international accolade to a growing list of recognitions for the Maldivian guest services professional. In an announcement shared by the resort, The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands said it was “immensely proud” to celebrate […]
Alila Kothaifaru Maldives to host Bar am Wasser takeover with Dirk Hany
A magical moment is unfolding on the shores of Alila Kothaifaru Maldives as the resort collaborates exclusively with the acclaimed mixologist Dirk Hany, Host and Co-Owner of the award-winning Bar am Wasser in Zurich, Switzerland. From 10 to 14 March 2026, the celebrated “doctor cocktail” brings his signature craftsmanship to the shores of the Indian […]
Gili Lankanfushi Maldives named Best Honeymoon Resort at 2026 UK Weddings & Honeymoons Awards
Gili Lankanfushi Maldives, the pioneer of sustainable, barefoot luxury, has been awarded ‘Best Honeymoon Resort’ at the 2026 UK Weddings & Honeymoons Awards. In a glittering ceremony at London’s Dorchester Hotel on 5th February 2026, Gili Lankanfushi collected the coveted award, a recognition of its outstanding honeymoon offering. Each year, the United Kingdom Weddings & […]
Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives recognised as Luxury Family Friendly Resort of the Year
Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives has been named Luxury Family Friendly Resort of the Year – Maldives by Travel & Hospitality Awards, recognising its dedication to creating meaningful experiences for families in the Maldives. Located within The Atollia by Centara Hotels & Resorts, the resort is designed specifically for multi-generational travel, offering spaces where parents, children, […]
A culinary journey across Ifuru Island Maldives
Ifuru Island Maldives is positioning itself as one of the Maldives’ emerging culinary destinations, with dining experiences spread across six restaurants and four bars, all included under its Premium All Inclusive offering. The resort presents dining as a central part of the guest experience, encouraging exploration of flavours, textures, aromas and settings, complemented by ocean […]
