Le Méridien Maldives brings marine education to Ohluvelifushi School
The wonders of the ocean came to life last week for the children of Ohluvelifushi School, as Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa, Sub Oceanic Maldives, and Scuba Schools International (SSI) collaborated to deliver a day of marine education and community engagement. The initiative built on SSI’s recent visit to Le Méridien Maldives, where the […]
Maldives’ tourist arrivals up 9% in August, 1.49 million in 2025
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives increased by 9 per cent in August compared to the same month last year, according to figures released by the Ministry of Tourism. As of 30 August, 192,058 tourists had arrived, compared to 176,175 during the same period in 2024. A total of 1.49 million tourists have visited the country […]
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa unveils festive Early Bird offer
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa has announced its Festive Early Bird package, inviting guests to celebrate the holiday season amidst tropical gardens and white sandy beaches. Available for stays between 20 December 2025 and 10 January 2026, the offer combines dining, family-friendly experiences, and wellness, creating a seamless festive escape. The package includes […]
Sirru Fen Fushi celebrates Golden Week with iconic experiences
This Golden Week, Sirru Fen Fushi – Private Lagoon Resort will host a celebration that unites culture, family, and world-class experiences, highlighted by exclusive collaborations under the resort’s renowned Sirru Icon Series. From 1 to 8 October, guests will be invited to take part in a curated programme of culinary experiences, wellness activities, and festive […]
Atmosphere Kanifushi to host fifth edition of Just Veg Festival in October
Atmosphere Kanifushi will mark the fifth anniversary of its Just Veg Festival this October, showcasing once again that plant-based cuisine can be both inventive and memorable. The festival, taking place from 3 to 9 October 2025, will feature an exclusive ‘Just Veg Festive’ dinner menu curated by Italian chef Fabrizio Marino. The Tuscan chef, recognised […]
Green turtles nest and hatch at Dhigali Maldives
Dhigali Maldives recently witnessed two extraordinary natural events on the sands of Haali Bar, offering guests a rare glimpse into the cycle of marine life. On the night of 27 June 2025, a Green Turtle emerged from the sea and made its way onto Haali Beach, where it laid its eggs in the soft sand […]
CDL Hospitality rebrands Raffles resort to The Halcyon Private Isles Maldives, Autograph Collection
CDL Hospitality Trusts, a stapled group comprising CDL Hospitality Real Estate Investment Trust, a real estate investment trust, and CDL Hospitality Business Trust, a business trust, has announced that, effective 1 November 2025, the resort currently known as Raffles Maldives Meradhoo will be rebranded as The Halcyon Private Isles Maldives, Autograph Collection. With effect from […]
Kandolhu Maldives unveils refreshed villas and exclusive dining experiences
Kandolhu Maldives has announced a new season of island experiences, highlighting the resort’s refurbished Deluxe Ocean Pool Villas and a series of exclusive dining collaborations with internationally acclaimed chefs. The resort aims to offer guests opportunities to rediscover its intimate setting through refreshed accommodation and elevated culinary events. The newly enhanced Deluxe Ocean Pool Villas, […]
Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives hosts second annual Blood Donation Drive
Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives, a Green Globe Certified property recognised for its sustainability initiatives and commitment to community welfare, hosted its second consecutive Blood Donation Drive on 29 August 2025. The event was held in collaboration with Maldivian Blood Services, operating under the Ministry of Health, and received strong support from the resort’s ambassadors. The […]
JOALI BEING’s Josephine Njenga on why wellness begins within
By Ali Naafiz and Mariyam Saliya Mohamed Josephine Njenga’s career path reflects both a personal calling and a professional evolution in the field of holistic wellbeing. Today, as a Wellbeing Trainer at JOALI BEING in the Maldives, she plays a central role in shaping the island’s approach to integrated healing and transformative guest experiences. Her […]
Mohamed Umar Maniku: Architect of Maldivian tourism
On 30th August 2025, the Maldives bid farewell to one of its greatest nation-builders – Mohamed Umar “M.U.” Maniku. Widely regarded as the father of Maldivian tourism, his passing marks the end of an era that began more than half a century ago, when a group of visionaries transformed a scattering of islands into one […]
Maldives tourism pioneer MU Maniku dies
Mohamed Umar Maniku (MU Maniku), a key figure in the establishment and growth of the Maldives tourism industry, has died in Singapore. He passed away on Saturday while in intensive care at Mount Elizabeth Hospital, where he had been receiving medical treatment for about a month. In a statement issued on Saturday, Universal Enterprises announced: […]
