President changes MMPRC name to Visit Maldives Corporation Limited
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has issued a presidential decree renaming the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) to Visit Maldives Corporation Limited. The change was formalised on Sunday through the decree. According to the President’s Office, the decision includes amendments to the company’s articles of association and bylaws. MMPRC was established on 4 March […]
Visit Maldives unveils enhanced brand identity
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) has unveiled an enhanced logo and updated brand identity, representing a thoughtful refinement of the iconic Maldives destination brand. These are minor yet purposeful changes, aimed at ensuring a more unified and impactful visual presence across all platforms. The enhanced logo incorporates subtle adjustments in colour […]
JLL presents Konotta Island for acquisition
JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group has announced it is exclusively presenting the Konotta Island resort for acquisition. The property, located in the Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, is being offered with vacant possession, providing the new owner with the flexibility for rebranding and new management. The resort comprises 31 beachfront villas and 22 overwater villas, in addition […]
Passion and precision: Culinary journey of Werawit Yiensakunpaisarn at Centara Ras Fushi
In the heart of the Maldives, at the Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa, there is a culinary gem where the vibrant flavours of Thailand come alive. This is Suan Bua, the resort’s celebrated Thai restaurant, where the kitchen is led by the talented and dedicated Werawit Yiensakunpaisarn, or as his colleagues affectionately call him, […]
Harmonising diversity: Sanjeeva Perera on new vision for Cinnamon Maldives
Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts recently announced Sanjeeva Perera as the new Area General Manager for its Maldives resorts. Sanjeeva is a seasoned hospitality professional stepping into this pivotal role with a clear vision: to elevate guest experiences, drive operational excellence, and enhance the distinctive character of each island. Q. How do you feel about this […]
Kandima Maldives appoints Mohamed Iujaz Zuhair as Resort Manager
Kandima Maldives has announced the appointment of Mohamed Iujaz Zuhair as the new Resort Manager. With a career spanning over 14 years in the luxury hospitality industry, Iujaz is set to lead the island resort’s operations and guest experience strategy as the island continues to push the boundaries of active lifestyle holiday experiences in the […]
Alia Korshykova: Driving purposeful luxury at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands
By Maaish Mohamed and Mariyam Saliya Mohamed In a world where luxury hospitality is defined as much by the calibre of its people as by the experiences they curate, Alia Korshykova stands out —not through flamboyance, but through consistency, integrity, and professional intuition. Recently named ‘Sales Personality of the Year’ at the Hotelier Maldives Awards […]
W Maldives hosts ‘Dessert King’ Reynold Poernomo for Flavours Unscripted culinary journey
W Maldives is turning up the flavor dial this August with a high-profile culinary collaboration that is equal parts bold, artful, and wildly indulgent. As part of the resort’s Dare To Taste programming under the Flavors Unscripted series, W Maldives will welcome acclaimed chef and culinary creative Reynold Poernomo for a two-part takeover on August […]
JOALI Maldives: Crowned Asia’s best and top 7 globally
JOALI Maldives has been named the #1 Resort in Asia and #7 Resort in the World in the prestigious Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2025, reaffirming its place as one of the leading luxury destinations globally and the hallmark of excellence of the Maldives. Each year, Travel + Leisure readers rate the world’s most […]
Villa Park, Villa Nautica named among top 100 hotels worldwide
Villa Resorts has been recognised in the TopHotels “Top 100 Hotels of the Year 2024” list, with two of its properties, Villa Park and Villa Nautica, featured among the highest-rated hotels based on guest reviews from Russia and the CIS. TopHotels is one of the most widely used hotel review platforms among Russian-speaking travellers, and […]
Lily Hotels appoints Abhinav S. Raghuwanshi as Cluster Head of Revenue Management
Lily Hotels has announced the appointment of Abhinav S. Raghuwanshi as Cluster Head of Revenue Management, responsible for overseeing the commercial strategy and revenue performance of its two award-winning properties: Lily Beach Resort & Spa and Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa in the Maldives. With a proven track record of leading market and regional portfolios, […]
Going paperless: Why Maldives resorts should embrace digital operations
The Maldives is globally celebrated for its turquoise waters, luxurious resorts, and pristine natural environment. But behind the scenes of this idyllic paradise, many resorts are embracing a shift toward paperless operations — while others remain reliant on outdated, paper-heavy processes that are costly, inefficient, and environmentally unsustainable. As the hospitality industry evolves, going paperless […]
