St. Regis Maldives unveils redesigned Two-Bedroom Ocean Villa
The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort has introduced its newly reimagined Two-Bedroom Ocean Villa, thoughtfully redesigned to offer an elevated experience for families looking to balance privacy with shared time together in a pristine natural island setting. Now expanded from 334 square metres to an impressive 380 metres meters, the villa features an additional 66 […]
Niyama Private Islands Maldives appoints Aleksandr Nakonechnyi as sommelier
Passionate sommelier Aleksandr Nakonechnyi joins the F&B team at Niyama Private Islands Maldives for a thrilling new chapter, as the entire resort experience is reimagined and its wining and dining made more tantalising than ever. Niyama Private Islands is an award-winning luxury playground, it’s two lush islands giving you an abundance of choices to Chill […]
Fuel crisis: Looming shadow over Sunny Side of Life
In the Maldives, the “one-island, one-resort” model is the gold standard of luxury and seclusion. However, this architectural isolation comes with a heavy operational burden: total self-sufficiency. Unlike urban hotels, Maldivian resorts function as independent municipalities, managing their own power grids and desalination plants. Traditionally, this autonomy has been fuelled by diesel. But as a […]
Mohamed Rishwaan promoted to Director of Sales for Finolhu and .Here Baa Atoll Maldives
Finolhu, a Seaside Collection Resort, together with .Here Baa Atoll Maldives, has announced the promotion of Mohamed Rishwaan to the position of Director of Sales. This advancement reflects his exceptional contributions, strategic leadership, and unwavering commitment to driving commercial excellence across both properties. Since joining Finolhu as Assistant Director of Sales, Rishwaan has played a […]
JEN Maldives Malé launches Shangri-La Circle dining rewards programme
JEN Maldives Malé has introduced the Shangri-La Circle (SLC) loyalty programme, offering dining benefits for guests from 1 April to 31 December 2026. The programme provides free and instant membership, allowing guests to access discounts and earn reward points on dining experiences at the property. Members receive a 15 per cent discount on their first […]
Hotelier Maldives returns as Media Partner for TechEng 2026
TechEng Expo has announced that Hotelier Maldives will return as the official Media Partner for TechEng 2026, reinforcing a continued collaboration aimed at advancing engineering and technology in the hospitality sector. Following a successful partnership during the inaugural edition, Hotelier Maldives’ renewed involvement reflects the growing importance of a dedicated platform for engineering and technical […]
Qatar Airways resumes flights to Maldives
Qatar Airways has resumed flight operations to the Maldives on Thursday after a temporary suspension linked to the Middle East conflict. The airline had halted services to several destinations, including the Maldives, following disruptions to regional air travel. Under the revised schedule, Qatar Airways will operate five weekly flights between Malé and Doha. Doha functions […]
Hard Rock Hotel and Cafe Maldives donate Pinktober funds to Cancer Society
Hard Rock Hotel Maldives and Hard Rock Cafe Maldives have once again demonstrated the power of music, community, and purpose through their Pinktober 2025 initiatives, culminating in the official handover of funds to the Cancer Society of Maldives at a special event held at Hard Rock Cafe Maldives in the first week of April 2026. […]
Kuda Villingili secures dual nomination in Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards
Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives has been nominated in the Resorts category for the Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2026 (UK) and the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2026 (US), marking a further development in the resort’s international recognition. The Readers’ Choice Awards are based on traveller feedback and are considered a key benchmark […]
Universal Foundation and Villa College renew Discover Hospitality Programme
Universal Foundation and Villa College have renewed their partnership to continue the Discover Hospitality Programme in 2026. The Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) was signed on 2 April 2026 by Iyaz Waheed, President of Universal Foundation, and Dr Ali Najeeb, Vice Rector of Villa College. Launched in 2017, the Discover Hospitality Programme is an initiative by […]
Visit Maldives concludes Superyacht Promotion Campaign
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has concluded its inaugural Superyacht Promotion Campaign, marked by participation in two international yachting events, the MYBA Charter Show and the Monaco Yacht Show. Launched in late 2025, the campaign was designed to position the Maldives within the global luxury yacht tourism segment, targeting high-net-worth individuals, yacht owners, charter brokers and […]
NHGAM launches ‘I AM Maldives Southeast Asia Roadshow’
The National Hotels and Guesthouse Association of Maldives (NHGAM), in collaboration with Visit Maldives and the Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO), has announced the launch of the ‘I AM Maldives Southeast Asia Roadshow’, a targeted trade initiative aimed at promoting Maldivian tourism in key Asian markets. The roadshow is scheduled to […]
