Powering energy resilience: Financing pathways for the private sector in Maldives
For a resort considering solar power or battery storage, the questions extend beyond choosing a technology. Who develops the asset, how it is financed and whether it makes commercial sense all influence whether an energy ambition becomes an operating project. These were the issues raised by Ayotunde Osunkunle at the Hotelier Maldives General Managers (GM) […]
Sun Siyam Iru Veli connects guests with marine experiences across four atolls
Marine experiences at Sun Siyam Iru Veli begin just beyond the island’s shoreline, from its house reef in Dhaalu Atoll to the waters of Faafu, Meemu and South Ari Atolls. For guests, this geographical reach means the underwater journey can take many forms, from a first guided snorkel close to the island to more advanced […]
SO/ Maldives unveils ‘Lost in Waterworld’ festive celebrations for 2026
This festive season, SO/ Maldives invites guests to get gloriously lost beneath the surface with Lost in Waterworld – An Underwater Gala of Glamour, an ocean-inspired celebration where shimmer meets rhythm, barefoot elegance meets high style, and the island becomes the ultimate stage for festive revelry. From 20 December 2026 to 8 January 2027, SO/ […]
Angsana Velavaru marks anniversary with 50% savings on stays
There are places in the Maldives where a holiday is measured not by how much you do, but by the moments in between. Waking to the sound of the ocean, discovering life beneath turquoise waters, watching dolphins at sunset, or simply finding time to reconnect with the people who matter most. Set within the South […]
Ifuru Island Maldives appoints Niclas Prokop as General Manager
Ifuru Island Maldives has welcomed Niclas Prokop as General Manager, bringing extensive international hospitality experience and a strong connection with the Maldives to the island. For Niclas, the appointment also marks a return to a destination that has played an important part in his hospitality career. Having spent close to a decade working in the […]
Vietjet to launch Maldives–Ho Chi Minh City flights via Colombo in December
Vietjet will launch a new service connecting the Maldives with Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s biggest city and commercial hub, via Colombo from 5 December 2026, giving travellers in the Maldives a new way to explore Vietnam, Sri Lanka, and beyond. Bookings are now open, and the airline is rolling out a three-day sale featuring […]
JOALI BEING named among world’s best spa resorts by Condé Nast Traveler Readers
JOALI BEING, the transformative well-living island in the Maldives, has announced its recognition in the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler US Readers’ Choice Awards 2026, securing No. 8 in the Best Spa Resorts in the US & Around the World category. Now in its 39th year, the annual Readers’ Choice Awards celebrate excellence in global travel, […]
Nikon photographers to explore Machchafushi Maldives’ house reef and Kudhi Maa shipwreck
Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection, is set to host an exclusive underwater photography and media experience from 14 to 17 October 2026, in partnership with Youth Global Program in partnership with Nikon Middle East & Nikon India. The programme is supported by Lexar Middle East and Hollyland Middle East. Led by […]
JA Manafaru earns MICHELIN Guide recognition following Forbes Travel Guide honour
JA Manafaru, the private Maldivian island resort located in Haa Alifu Atoll, has earned a place in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide hotel selection, bringing international recognition to the island retreat of Dubai-born JA Resorts & Hotels. On this island in the northern Maldives, hospitality takes its character from the destination: Maldivian flavours served among the […]
Before the guest arrives: Nora Imeli on the human side of hospitality
During a recent resort stay, Nora Imeli thanked a waiter and addressed him by name. She recalled his expression changing immediately. In subsequent encounters, she noticed him smiling, talking more with other guests and returning to engage with her. “So he shaped my experience and I shaped his experience,” she told delegates at the Hotelier […]
Who will run tomorrow’s resorts? Building careers people want to stay for
“Their best capabilities become a prison,” Suresh Dissanayake observed. He was describing a management dilemma: the employee so good at their current job that the department is reluctant to let them move. A reservations agent may understand why guests book, hesitate or walk away, yet spend years being told that reservations is where they belong. […]
JOALI Maldives named best resort in Indian Ocean at Condé Nast Traveller UK Readers’ Choice Awards 2026
JOALI Maldives, the Maldives’ first art-immersive resort, has been named the #1 Resort in the Indian Ocean in the Condé Nast Traveller UK Readers’ Choice Awards 2026, achieving an outstanding score of 99.83. The recognition is joined by further international acclaim from Condé Nast Traveler US, where JOALI Maldives has been ranked No. 15 among […]
