Baros Maldives celebrates PADI Women’s Dive Day 2025 with week-long tribute to women in diving
Baros Maldives participated in the global celebration of PADI Women’s Dive Day 2025, commemorating the occasion with a week of thoughtfully curated experiences that honoured the strength, curiosity, and connection shared among women divers. Held from 15th to 19th July, the initiative was designed to inspire confidence and camaraderie beneath the waves. In the days […]
RAH GILI MALDIVES appoints Chunky Mathew as Resort Manager
At RAH GILI MALDIVES, the energy is as crucial as the architecture. As the inaugural island in the SIX & SIX PRIVATE ISLANDS collection, RAH GILI is redefining the private island experience, focusing on rhythm, feeling, and a clear narrative rather than conventional resort templates. The island, set to open in early 2026, is designed as a […]
OBLU NATURE Helengeli by SENTIDO unveils marine photo exhibition to celebrate PADI Women’s Dive Month
OBLU NATURE Helengeli by SENTIDO, in collaboration with TGI Maldives and Divernet—one of the world’s longest-established diving platforms—has launched an inspiring marine photo exhibition to commemorate Women’s Dive Month in association with PADI. The exhibition showcases a collection of rare underwater photographs taken by esteemed underwater photographer and writer, Richard Aspinall, during his recent stay […]
President announces plans to expand terminal facilities at Maafaru airport
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced that a terminal suitable for the new runway at N. Maafaru International Airport will be developed as part of the airport’s continued expansion. Speaking during an official visit to Noonu Atoll, President Muizzu stated that while the runway at Maafaru Airport has been developed to accommodate wide-body aircraft, a […]
Angsana Velavaru appoints Jan Lorenzen as Executive Assistant Manager
Angsana Velavaru has announced the appointment of Jan Lorenzen as Executive Assistant Manager. With more than two decades of international experience in the luxury hospitality sector, Jan brings a wealth of knowledge and a distinguished record in leading Food & Beverage operations across Europe and Asia. Throughout his impressive career, Jan has held senior leadership […]
Tourism sector reels under new currency rules: Investors, operators voice alarming concerns
The Maldives’ tourism-dependent economy is facing growing unrest among investors, resort operators, and industry stakeholders following the government’s enforcement of a new foreign exchange regulation. Marketed as a step toward economic stabilization, the regulation mandates foreign currency earners—primarily resorts and tourism businesses—to convert a significant portion of their earnings through the local banking system. But […]
MATATO raises concerns over potential TMA pilot strike and its impact on Maldives tourism
The Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has expressed serious concern regarding the reported plans by pilots of Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) to suspend flight operations from 26 July, in protest against changes to their salary disbursement structure. TMA plays a pivotal role in domestic air transport logistics, operating the world’s largest […]
Secret Paradise Maldives achieves Climate Literacy Certification
Local tour operator Secret Paradise Maldives has been recognised as a climate literate company, following the successful completion of a Climate Literacy Workshop delivered by carbon experts ECOLLECTIVE and certified by the Carbon Literacy Project. The interactive and immersive workshop went beyond basic facts and statistics, encouraging open dialogue and a sense of accountability among […]
InterContinental Maldives welcomes Dr Shagnika Pradhan for exclusive wellness residency
The InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort is enhancing its guest wellness experience by welcoming Dr. Shagnika Pradhan as a visiting practitioner from 1st August to 15th September 2025. Dr. Pradhan, who specialises in Naturopathy and Yoga Science, will offer a range of holistic treatments designed to restore balance in both body and mind. With over seven […]
Bandos Maldives wins Indian Ocean’s Best Dive Resort in World Travel Awards 2025
Bandos Maldives has once again been awarded “Indian Ocean’s Best Dive Resort” at the World Travel Awards 2025. This marks a consecutive win, underscoring the resort’s ongoing excellence in providing world-class diving experiences and its lasting reputation as a premier dive destination in the Maldives. A key factor in this achievement is Dive Bandos, recognised […]
From garden to plate: NH Maldives’ ‘Malaa’ celebrates local cuisine
NH Maldives Kuda Rah has announced the launch of its newest food and beverage outlet, Malaa – The Maldivian Café. Now open to guests, the café offers a taste of authentic Maldivian cuisine alongside interactive Maldivian cooking classes. Guests staying at NH Maldives Kuda Rah can delve into the country’s rich culinary traditions with guidance […]
Dakshina Moorthy Thankarajan: Cultivating a landscape of purpose at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands
By Maaish Mohamed and Mariyam Saliya Mohamed At The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, Dakshina Moorthy Thankarajan manages more than landscaped gardens. As Landscape Grounds and Environmental Manager, he leads a team focused on shaping and maintaining the environment of a manmade island in the Indian Ocean. In June 2025, this ongoing effort was recognised at […]
