Eerie elegance meets island style at SO/ Maldives this Halloween
SO/ Maldives presents a bold fusion of avant-garde style and barefoot luxury, creating a distinctive island experience where fashion, art, and contemporary design converge. The resort embodies creativity and sophistication across its vibrant villas, dining venues, and beach clubs, inviting guests to embrace the high-energy spirit of “Style, Bold, and Playful.” This Halloween, the resort […]
MACL, MNU partner to develop hotel school, training resort in Laamu Atoll
Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) and the Maldives National University (MNU) have signed an agreement to establish a hotel school and resort in L. Hulhimendhoo. The agreement was signed on Tuesday during a meeting held in L. Maamendhoo as part of President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s visit to Laamu Atoll. MACL’s Managing Director Ibrahim Shareef signed […]
Maldives among world’s top 10 countries for food in Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards
The Maldives has been ranked among the Top 10 Countries for Food in the World in the Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2025, securing the 10th position with a score of 94.55. The prestigious annual list, curated from thousands of reader votes worldwide, celebrates destinations that have delighted travellers with their culinary offerings and […]
Leadership 5.0: Pulse Hotels’ Aalim Mohamed urges hoteliers to rethink, redefine, reboot at GM Forum 2025
At the Hotelier Maldives General Managers (GM) Forum 2025, Aalim Mohamed, Group Director of Human Resources at Pulse Hotels & Resorts, invited a ballroom full of GMs to stand, take three deep breaths, and reset. It was a fitting prelude to a session that asked leaders to pause, rethink long-held assumptions, and embrace a model […]
Harmonising mind, body, and spirit through sound at Brennia Kottefaru
At Brennia Kottefaru, the pursuit of wellness extends beyond movement and meditation, flowing into the calming resonance of sound. The resort’s Sound Healing Session, conducted by Amit Singh (Yoga Teacher and Sound Healer), offers guests a deeply restorative experience designed to harmonise the mind, body, and spirit. Held every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11:00 […]
MICHELIN honours OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI with coveted 1 MICHELIN Key distinction
In a resounding affirmation of its stature on the global luxury stage, THE OZEN COLLECTION has announced a landmark achievement as OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI receives a prestigious MICHELIN Key. This distinguished accolade places the Maldivian sanctuary among an elite circle of only twelve five-star resorts in the country recognised by the anonymous and expert inspectors […]
Villa Resorts appoints Faiz Idrees as Executive Chef at Royal Island
Villa Resorts has announced the appointment of Faiz Idrees as Executive Chef at Royal Island, reinforcing the resort’s culinary leadership and enhancing its dining experience. A Maldivian national with extensive experience in the hospitality sector, Chef Faiz joins Royal Island following his tenure overseeing multi-outlet operations across renowned island resorts and international establishments. His expertise […]
W Maldives invites guests to ‘Make Waves, New Traditions’ this festive season
W Maldives is inviting guests to Make Waves, New Traditions this festive season, presenting a celebration that redefines the holidays with creativity, connection, and indulgence. From 23 December to 1 January, the resort will transform into a tropical haven where every moment is designed for joy and every guest has officially “Made the List.” The […]
Unlocking loyalty via digital guest journeys: TrustYou’s Radouane Namaoui at GM Forum 2025
At the 2025 Hotelier Maldives General Managers (GM) Forum, Radouane Namaoui, Global Head of Key Accounts at TrustYou, delivered an insightful presentation on “Unlocking Loyalty Through Digital Guest Journeys”, exploring how data, artificial intelligence, and personalisation are reshaping the guest experience and strengthening hotel loyalty worldwide. Speaking with humour and warmth, Namaoui began by connecting […]
Bespoke weddings and blissful escapes at Alila Kothaifaru Maldives
Set amidst the tranquillity and natural splendour of the Maldives, Alila Kothaifaru Maldives presents couples with an idyllic destination for celebrating love. Whether marking the start of a shared journey, renewing vows, or enjoying an intimate retreat, the island provides a haven where cherished moments unfold against a backdrop of blue skies, soft sands, and […]
Atmosphere Kanifushi brings fifth Just Veg Festival to a close with media, culinary highlights
Atmosphere Kanifushi recently wrapped up the fifth edition of its much-anticipated Just Veg Festival, a bold celebration of plant-based gastronomy led by acclaimed Italian Chef Fabrizio Marino. Held from 3rd to 9th October, the week-long festival attracted international media from Spain, India, the GCC, and Italy, who experienced the resort’s unique blend of culinary creativity, […]
Bestbuy Maldives champions local culinary talent at Hotel Asia
Hotel Asia Exhibition and International Culinary Challenge is referred to be the hospitality industry event in the Maldives. In this year’s Culinary Challenge (19 to 22 October 2025) comprising competitions over 20 categories, most will take place at the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Studies, Maldives National University, and some at the Synthetic Track, Hulhumalé. […]
