OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI’s ELE|NA welcomes Dr Amit Kumar for festive wellness residency
This festive season, ELE|NA at OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI invites guests to embrace a period of reflection, renewal and mindful letting go with the arrival of Dr Amit Kumar (Eknath), a globally respected holistic wellness practitioner and master of yoga, meditation and sound healing. Set on one of the Maldives’ most serene private islands, the residency […]
Maldives opens bids for new resort developments in northern atolls
The Ministry of Tourism and Environment on Thursday invited bids for the development and operation of tourist resorts in the northern atolls, as well as islands and lagoons in Laamu Atoll. The ministry said the tender process covers locations in Haa Alif, Haa Dhaalu, Shaviyani and Laamu atolls. The plots announced for resort development include: […]
SO/ Maldives marks UAE National Day with special 4-day menu by Chef Kareem Atef
SO/ Maldives, the bold luxury island fashion-resort known for its avant-garde spirit and playful sophistication, turns the spotlight onto the art of flavour with an electrifying culinary collaboration. The resort welcomes award-winning chef, TV personality, and fusion-flavour trailblazer Chef Kareem Atef for a four-day gastronomic celebration titled “Savour the Unexpected: Fusion, Fire & Flair.” A […]
Meyyafushi Maldives unveils world’s first fixed overwater padel tennis court
Meyyafushi Maldives, a new five-star premium all-inclusive boutique resort, has introduced what it describes as a world-first in resort recreation: a fixed overwater padel tennis court. Positioned above clear lagoons and framed by sweeping sunset views, the court offers guests an opportunity to play and unwind in a distinctive setting surrounded by panoramic ocean vistas. […]
Four Seasons Maldives opens recruitment for 2027 Hospitality Apprenticeship class
The Four Seasons Maldives Hospitality Apprenticeship Programme, established in 2001, continues to stand as the country’s longest running and most successful hospitality apprenticeship initiative. By 2026, the programme will have supported more than one thousand graduates, many of whom now serve in supervisory and managerial positions across leading resorts in the Maldives and overseas. It […]
Sun Siyam Olhuveli marks International Men’s Day with wellness-focused team activities
Sun Siyam Olhuveli marked International Men’s Day on 19 November 2025 with a programme of wellness-oriented activities led by the resort’s leadership team, creating a platform that highlighted health, team spirit, and recognition for the resort’s male employees. The initiative reflected the resort’s ongoing commitment to fostering a supportive, wellbeing-centred workplace. Department leaders jointly organised […]
Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru showcases deeply rooted wellness through Panchakarma at AyurMa
With growing interest in meaningful wellness escapes, Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru is drawing attention for its integrated approach to holistic health, guided by AyurMa — a centre where ancient wisdom and contemporary wellbeing practices come together. Located within the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, AyurMa has evolved into a space where guests […]
Maldives to Sosei: Sonu Shivdasani on renewal, reinvention and what comes next
When Sonu Shivdasani stepped onto the HICAP stage in Singapore for a conversation with Yeoh Siew Hoon, the founder of WiT, the audience was reminded of his longstanding reputation for challenging the norms of luxury hospitality. Calm, reflective and candid, he spoke about renewal, reinvention and what it means to start again — not from […]
Maldives’ main airport to install e-gates before January
President Mohamed Muizzu said on Wednesday that e-gates are being installed at Velana International Airport (VIA) to reduce the time spent at border control counters. In a post on social media, the President said e-gates equipped with modern technology have been installed in Terminal 1, the new terminal, to address long queues at immigration counters. […]
Kuramathi Maldives confirms 2026 Campioni football programme with UK legends
Kuramathi Maldives, available exclusively through Kuoni in the United Kingdom, has announced the return of the Campioni Soccer Academy next summer. The two-week programme, set once again against the turquoise expanse of the Indian Ocean, will transform the island’s football pitch into a world-class training ground for young players aged 4 to 16. The 2026 […]
Festive offer at Dhawa Ihuru: Season of ocean thrills, island flavours, family fun
This festive season, Dhawa Ihuru invites travellers to celebrate the joy of island life with Festive Splash – a vibrant programme of ocean adventures, culinary delights, and family-friendly experiences from 22 December 2025 to 10 January 2026. Recognised by Travel + Leisure Asia Awards 2025 for the Maldives’ Best House Reef, Dhawa Ihuru transforms into […]
Jen Maldives Malé by Shangri-La marks Children’s Day with Fiyavethi kids
Jen Maldives Malé by Shangri-La celebrated Universal Children’s Day with a joyful and inspiring event dedicated to the children of Fiyavethi, reaffirming the hotel’s deep commitment to community engagement and meaningful corporate social responsibility. The hotel’s ballroom was transformed into a lively space filled with color, laughter, and creativity as team members from across the […]
