Sirru Fen Fushi unveils Golden Autumn Escape for Golden Week, Mid-Autumn festival
This autumn, Sirru Fen Fushi–Private Lagoon Resort invites guests to celebrate two of China’s most cherished annual traditions with the launch of Golden Autumn Escape, an immersive programme inspired by Golden Week and the Mid-Autumn Festival, taking place from 25 September to 10 October 2026. Designed for couples, families and multigenerational travellers, the two-week celebration […]
Ifuru Island Maldives to host Ripple & Friends music festival in September
From 17 to 21 September 2026, Ifuru Island Maldives welcomes Ripple & Friends for an intimate island gathering bringing together music, live performance, art, wellness, movement, dining and unforgettable shared moments. Ripple Effect is a Maldives-based creative company shaping experiences where music, hospitality and culture come together. From distinctive events to original music production, moments […]
Royal Island hosts annual blood donation drive with Maldivian Blood Services
Royal Island Resort & Spa held its annual blood donation drive on 28 August 2026 in collaboration with Maldivian Blood Services, bringing together team members and donors in support of the country’s blood supply. The initiative saw members of the Royal Island community volunteer to donate blood, with the resort describing the drive as an […]
Le Méridien Maldives partners with Patémar for ocean-conscious resortwear collaboration
Some of the best stories begin by the sea. Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa and resortwear brand Patémar come together for a collaboration inspired by a shared passion for the ocean, thoughtful design and an endless summer state of mind. At the heart of the collaboration are Patémar’s men’s swim shorts, crafted from fabric […]
JW Marriott Maldives Kaafu Atoll relaunches Riva as Mediterranean dining destination
JW Marriott Maldives Kaafu Atoll Island Resort is set to unveil a renewed identity for Riva on 30 August 2026, repositioning the restaurant as a Mediterranean dining destination under the culinary direction of Executive Sous Chef Cristiano Goattin. Meaning “shore” in Italian, Riva’s new concept draws on the relationship between the Mediterranean and the Maldives, […]
Kandima Maldives brings football, art and adventure together for Summer Kamp 2026
Summer Kamp 2026 at Kandima Maldives has delivered on its promise of a season built around Play, Create, Move, and nowhere was that spirit more visible than in the resort’s football-led guest activations. With World Cup fever sweeping the globe, Kandima Maldives welcomed freestyle football world champion Lia Lewis and Portuguese footballer Paulo Bernardo to the […]
Danish Chef Jesper Koch returns to Vakkaru Maldives for exclusive dining series
Following his first visit earlier this year, award-winning Danish chef Jesper Koch returns to Vakkaru Maldives from 26 October to 5 November 2026, bringing the next chapter of his collaboration with the resort directly to guests. Chef Jesper first visited Vakkaru in July, spending nearly two weeks working closely with the resort’s culinary and service […]
Abdulla Yaasir named new head of Visit Maldives Corporation
The Privatisation and Corporatisation Board (PCB) has appointed Abdulla Yasir as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC), the state-owned company responsible for promoting the Maldives as a tourism destination. Yasir was appointed on 26 August 2026, a day after Ibrahim Shiuree resigned as Managing Director and CEO of the corporation. […]
MIC Group promotes Mohamed Nisham to Chief Financial Officer
Maldives Inflight Catering (MIC) Group has announced the promotion of Mohamed Nisham from Chief Financial Controller to Chief Financial Officer. Nisham joined MIC Group as Chief Financial Controller in February 2025, bringing extensive experience in financial leadership within the Maldivian hospitality industry. Since joining the Group, he has played an important role in strengthening financial […]
TTM Maldives 2026 begins in Malé with 250 international travel operators, agents
The Maldives is strengthening engagement with the global travel trade as the 10th edition of Travel Trade Maldives (TTM) 2026 begins today at Barceló Nasandhura Malé, bringing together tourism businesses and international travel professionals for two days of business meetings, networking and industry engagement. Marking a decade of TTM Maldives, this year’s edition brings together […]
Hulhule Island Hotel promotes Ibrahim Naeem to Cluster Executive Chef
Hulhule Island Hotel has announced the promotion of Ibrahim Naeem from Executive Chef to Cluster Executive Chef, recognising his culinary expertise, strong leadership and continued contribution to the organisation. In his expanded role, Ibrahim will provide strategic culinary leadership across Hulhule Island Hotel and other food and beverage outlets managed by the hotel. His portfolio […]
Sun Siyam Iru Fushi reimagines the Maldives honeymoon for modern couples
Today’s honeymooners are looking for more than candlelit dinners and flower-filled villas; they seek meaningful experiences and personalised adventures uniquely theirs. Sun Siyam Iru Fushi has quietly evolved its honeymoon approach to meet this new generation of luxury travellers, positioning the resort around the opportunity to create a completely individualised celebration. Here are 10 ways […]
