Maldives set to host World Travel Awards Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean Gala 2026
The Maldives is preparing to welcome travel and tourism leaders from across the region for the World Travel Awards Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2026, powered by Bank of Maldives. The ceremony will take place at CROSSROADS Maldives on Sunday, 27 September 2026, coinciding with World Tourism Day. The evening will bring together […]
Visit Maldives, NHGAM conclude three-city I AM Maldives CIS region roadshow
The National Hotels and Guesthouse Association of Maldives (NHGAM), together with Visit Maldives Corporation and the Maldives Association of Travel Agents & Tour Operators (MATATO), has successfully concluded the ‘I AM Maldives CIS Region Roadshow’, held across Moscow, St. Petersburg and Almaty from 21 to 25 September 2026. Bringing together 26 companies and more than […]
Villa Hakatha marks sixth year with Hotelier Maldives GM Forum as Silver Sponsor
Hotelier Maldives has announced Villa Hakatha as a Silver Sponsor of the Hotelier Maldives General Managers (GM) Forum 2026, marking the sixth year the company has supported the annual gathering of the country’s hospitality leaders. The 10th edition of the GM Forum will be held on 5 October at CROSSROADS Maldives under the theme “Resilience […]
JW Marriott Maldives Kaafu Atoll appoints Bir Yadav as Executive Chef
JW Marriott Maldives Kaafu Atoll Island Resort has announced the appointment of Chef Bir Yadav as Executive Chef, bringing more than 23 years of culinary expertise across luxury hospitality, with experience spanning a diverse range of international cuisines and culinary traditions. Chef Bir’s career has taken him across leading hospitality groups including Marriott International, Four […]
The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort marks 10 years with ‘Chapter X’ festive season
The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort announces its most anticipated festive season yet, commemorating a decade of unparalleled luxury with distinct celebration themed “Chapter X: Celebrating 10 Years Through the Island’s Story.” From December 20, 2026 through January 7, 2027, the private island resort will celebrate the story of Vommuli Island, Maldivian heritage, and the […]
Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts Maldives celebrates double win at TTM Awards 2026
Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts Maldives celebrated a double win at the Travel Trade Maldives Awards 2026, with Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon recognised among the winners in the Best Dive Resort category and Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa Maldives among the winners for Best Honeymoon Destination, celebrating two distinctive island experiences within the brand’s Maldives portfolio. The awards […]
GM Forum 2026 panel to explore building resilient resort organisations
Hotelier Maldives has announced a panel discussion focused on organisational resilience and leadership for the upcoming Hotelier Maldives General Managers (GM) Forum 2026, bringing together senior industry leaders to examine how resort businesses can prepare for and respond to periods of uncertainty. Titled “Leading Through Uncertainty: Building Resilient Resort Organisations,” the panel will be moderated […]
Meet Sambe and Rilwan, the father-son duo sharing Maldivian culture at Anantara
For a country with such a tiny land footprint, the Maldives holds an impressively rich and diverse culture. Tourists may see flashes of it, but its true depth has always lived with the locals. Sambe and Rilwan, a father-and-son duo working at Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort and Anantara Veli Maldives Resort as Cultural Insiders, have […]
Manta Air marks fifth year as Aviation Partner of Hotelier Maldives GM Forum
Hotelier Maldives has announced Manta Air as the Aviation Partner of the Hotelier Maldives General Managers (GM) Forum 2026, marking the fifth year the airline has supported the annual hospitality leadership gathering in the role. The 10th edition of the GM Forum will be held on 5 October at CROSSROADS Maldives under the theme “Resilience […]
Pullman Maldives Maamutaa identifies six Indo-Pacific Leopard Sharks along house reef
Pullman Maldives Maamutaa continues its ongoing marine conservation journey with the identification of Six Individual Indo-Pacific Leopard Sharks along the resort’s house reef. The sharks were documented through photographic observation and submitted to the MIYARU, the Maldives’ national non-profit organisation and research network focused on collaborative shark research and conservation. The six identified sharks namely […]
Siyam World Maldives brings fantasy, football legends to festive season 2026
This festive season, Siyam World Maldives, part of the Lifestyle Collection at Sun Siyam, is entering The Age of Legends, as ancient kingdoms, dragons, warriors, enchanted forests and Viking seas find their way to the Maldives. Inspired by the worlds of Game of Thrones, The Lord of the Rings, The Witcher andVikings, The Age of Legends creates a story entirely of its […]
The Standard, Maldives named Best Family Resort at Global Destination Awards
The Standard, Maldives has been named Best Family Resort in the Maldives at the Global Destination Awards by World Fashion Channel, recognising the resort’s distinctive approach to family travel, where island adventures, meaningful connections, and experiences for all ages come together in an unforgettable setting. The award was presented during the Global Destination Awards ceremony […]
