Maldivian chefs participate in global culinary gathering at WorldChefs Congress 2026
A 12-chef delegation from the Maldives participated in the WorldChefs Congress 2026, held from 16th to 19th May 2026 in Newport, Wales. The WorldChefs Congress is the world’s largest international gathering of professional chefs, bringing together culinary leaders from across the globe. The WorldChefs Congress is a biennial international event that brings together chefs to […]
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort unveils Eid al-Adha celebrations with wellness and beachfront dining
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort invites guests to celebrate Eid al-Adha on 27 May 2026 with a thoughtfully curated collection of island experiences inspired by togetherness, reflection, wellbeing, and celebration. Set against the serene backdrop of the Indian Ocean, the resort’s Eid programme embraces the spirit of the occasion through beachfront dining, wellness journeys, artistic expression, […]
Meyyafushi Maldives hosts Türkiye’s top female padel player Dilara Torssell
From 8th to 12th June 2026, Meyyafushi Maldives invites its guests to experience an unforgettable blend of padel, luxury and island living as professional player Dilara Torssell takes up an exclusive guest residency at the resort. Ranked as Türkiye’s No.1 female padel player, Dilara Torssell has reached a career-high world ranking of 141 and continues […]
Canareef Resort Maldives earns dual nominations at World Travel Awards 2026
Canareef Resort Maldives has been nominated for two categories at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2026: Indian Ocean’s Leading Dive Resort and Maldives’ Leading Dive Resort. The nominations recognise Canareef’s exceptional position as one of the premier diving destinations in the region, offering unique underwater experiences found nowhere else in the Maldives. Canareef Resort is […]
Flight frequencies to Maldives improving, says tourism minister
Tourism Minister Mohamed Ameen said on Tuesday that flight frequencies from Gulf countries to the Maldives are increasing and tourist arrivals are gradually recovering despite disruptions caused by the conflict in the Middle East. Speaking at a press conference held by the special ministerial committee established by President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, Ameen said airlines operating […]
Universal Foundation, Tiny Hearts of Maldives launch nationwide cardiac rehabilitation programme
Universal Foundation and Tiny Hearts of Maldives have officially partnered to implement a nationwide Community-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation (CBCR) Program aimed at improving heart health awareness and prevention across the Maldives. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on 18th May 2026 with Organising secretary Fathimath Shabeena, representing Universal Foundation, and Chairperson, Jeehan Mahmoud representing Tiny […]
Visit Maldives Corporation expands Burunu Boma sport fishing series to southern atolls
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) and the Equatorial Fishing Club (EFC) will host the Burunu Lite Addu Edition (Ronda Masrace 1447), a one-day sport fishing tournament scheduled for 28 May 2026 in Maradhoo, Addu City, marking an expansion of the Burunu Boma Global Sport Fishing Tournament series and the first edition of the format to be […]
First non-stop flights between Australia and Maldives commence
Maldivian has launched the first non-stop passenger service between Australia and the Maldives, with the inaugural flight departing Melbourne on Monday night and arriving in Malé on Tuesday. The route commenced after Australian regulatory approval was granted for operations. The service is being operated in partnership with Melbourne-based travel company Luxury Escapes. According to the […]
Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi’s Mandara Spa and Hyperice launch recovery wellness collaboration
Mandara Spa at Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi is expanding its wellness offering with the launch of a new Recovery experience, developed in collaboration with Hyperice, the performance recovery technology brand trusted by elite athletes worldwide. Created for today’s active traveller, surf community, and wellness-conscious guest, the new offering reflects Mandara Spa’s commitment to going beyond traditional […]
Aura Maldives makes global debut ahead of 2026 opening
Pulse Hotels & Resorts has formally unveiled Aura Maldives, a contemporary island retreat defined by design and holistic wellbeing, at an exclusive partner launch event. This is the first worldwide showcase of Aura to key industry stakeholders. Hosted in association with Reollo Travel, the exclusive event drew a curated audience of Maldives-focused luxury travel agents, […]
JOALI BEING unveils 2026 B’Kidult Summer Programme
JOALI BEING, the Maldives’ well-living island where guests come to feel lighter, happier and more energised, has unveiled the 2026 edition of its annual B’Kidult Summer Programme, taking place from 1 July to 31 August 2026. Centred around the narrative of Transform, Recharge & Flow, this year’s programme reimagines family travel as a meaningful journey […]
Atmosphere Core promotes Tanushree and Shiham to AVP, Sales & Marketing for Atmosphere Hotels and COLOURS OF OBLU
Atmosphere Core has announced key internal promotions within its commercial leadership team, reflecting its commitment to commercial excellence, innovation, and long-term value creation across its award-winning portfolios—Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts and COLOURS OF OBLU. Tanushree Joshi has been elevated to the position of Assistant Vice President, Sales & Marketing – Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts. With […]
