MMA moves to require resorts to convert 20% of dollar revenue
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) plans to amend the Foreign Exchange Act to require resorts to convert 20 per cent of their total foreign currency revenue into Maldivian Rufiyaa, removing the existing option to exchange USD 500 per tourist. The central bank announced the proposed changes on Tuesday as part of measures covering foreign currency […]
Centara Maldives partners with SAILS Project to develop Maldivian hospitality talent
Centara Hotels & Resorts’ Maldives portfolio, comprising Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives, Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection, Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives, and Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa Maldives, has partnered with the Sustainable and Integrated Labour Services (SAILS) Project, a World Bank funded initiative under the Ministry of Homeland Security, Labour […]
dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives honours Smart Own crew who rescued 8 seafarers
dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives has recognised three members of the Smart Own team for their exceptional courage, determination and resilience during a dramatic rescue operation at sea on 31 July 2026, which resulted in eight seafarers being brought safely to shore. Captain Mumin, Captain Ifhaam and Senior Operations Coordinator Suhail were welcomed to the resort and […]
One&Only Reethi Rah to welcome 2027 with live performance by Jessie J
One&Only Reethi Rah, the Maldives’ iconic private island retreat, has announced the powerhouse singer-songwriter Jessie J as the headlining entertainer for its highly anticipated New Year’s Eve celebrations. The exclusive live performance, reserved solely for resort guests, continues One&Only Reethi Rah’s growing tradition of welcoming the New Year with some of the world’s most celebrated […]
W Maldives welcomes neuroscientist Anne-Sophie Fluri for wellness residency
W Maldives, a luxury private-islandresort with one of the best house reefs in the Maldives, will welcome neuroscientist, meditation coach, and wellness innovator, and Brainwave founder Anne-Sophie Fluri for The Restore Ritual, taking place from September 14 to 20, 2026. The week-long wellness residency will combine neuroscience, mindfulness, and immersive island experiences, offering guests a […]
Joy Island Maldives launches dedicated Joy Arcade gaming room
Joy Island Maldives, part of The Cocoon Collection, has expanded its leisure offering with the launch of Joy Arcade, the resort’s first dedicated gaming room. The new facility has been introduced as an indoor entertainment space where guests can play individually or with friends and family, adding another activity to the resort’s programme beyond the […]
The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort appoints Sinta Herna Septiana as Spa Manager
The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort has appointed Sinta Herna Septiana as Spa Manager at Heavenly Spa by Westin, bringing her back to the Maldives more than a decade after she began her hotel spa career in the country. Originally from Indonesia, Sinta started her professional wellness journey in the Maldives in 2015 as a Spa […]
Milaidhoo Maldives to welcome four-Michelin-star Chef Daniel Galmiche in September
Milaidhoo Maldives is set to welcome four-Michelin-star Chef Daniel Galmiche to the island for an exclusive guest chef residency on 5th and 6th September 2026. With a career spanning five decades, Chef Daniel Galmiche is one of the most respected French chefs working in the UK today. One of only a handful of chefs in […]
Soneva Jani becomes Maldives’ first resort recognised as OECM
Soneva Jani has been formally recognised by the Maldives’ Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy as an Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measure (OECM), the first such designation awarded to any resort in the country. This achievement places Soneva at the forefront of the country’s roadmap to its 30×30 target, which is part of the […]
Adaaran Resorts unveils ‘When the Island Blooms’ festive season in Maldives
This festive season, Adaaran Resorts invites couples and friends to experience Christmas in the Maldives through a glowing new seasonal concept: When the Island Blooms. Across Adaaran Prestige Vadoo and Adaaran Prestige Water Villas, the islands will come alive with blooming lights, shimmering trees, ocean-inspired installations and evenings shaped by romance, celebration and tropical wonder. […]
Systems behind the stay: How Six Senses Kanuhura’s award-winning engineering meets sustainability
At an island resort, much of the engineering team’s work is noticed only when something stops working. Water must reach kitchens and villas, power systems must operate without interruption, wastewater must be treated, lighting must function, and each facility must be maintained without disturbing guests. When these systems work as intended, the engineering operation remains […]
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort records first green sea turtle hatchlings of the season
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort has recorded its first green sea turtle hatchlings of the season, marking another important milestone in the island’s ongoing marine conservation efforts. Located in Raa Atoll, Maamunagau is recognised as an important sea turtle nesting site, with 6 nests recorded on the island so far this year. While sea turtles nest […]
