The Nautilus Maldives named among Indian Ocean’s top resorts in Condé Nast Traveller Awards
The most memorable stays leave a feeling that endures beyond the journey home. At The Nautilus Maldives, it is the ease of being understood, the warmth of a familiar welcome and the freedom to spend each day entirely as you please. This personal connection has earned the island renewed recognition in the 2026 Condé Nast […]
Maldives dominates Condé Nast Traveller 2026 Indian Ocean resort rankings
The Maldives has secured 20 of the 25 places in Condé Nast Traveller’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards ranking of the best resorts in the Indian Ocean, with JOALI Maldives taking the top position in the region. Published on 6 October, the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards are based on votes from Condé Nast Traveller readers, with […]
Who bears the cost? SHC Law & Tax, resort leaders examine forex and TGST pressures at GM Forum 2026
“Where are we as a business now standing?” The question from an audience member during SHC Law & Tax’s session at the Hotelier Maldives General Managers (GM) Forum 2026 captured the concern running through the discussion. For resort leaders, changes to foreign exchange and tax rules reach directly into the business of paying suppliers, negotiating […]
Emotional ownership can turn talent into a lasting asset, Atmosphere Core’s Shrikant Dash tells GM Forum 2026
Shrikant Dash, Deputy Managing Director – Corporate at Atmosphere Core, has called on resort leaders to build ‘emotional ownership’ among their teams, arguing that a stronger sense of purpose, trust and belonging can turn talent into an enduring organisational asset. Delivering the keynote address at the tenth edition of the Hotelier Maldives General Managers (GM) […]
Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives to celebrate festive season with ‘Season of Light’
This festive season, Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives invites guests to come together beneath the Maldivian sun and stars with Season of Light, a festive journey unfolding from 23 December 2026 to 7 January 2027. Inspired by the warmth of the season and the natural beauty of light in the Maldives, the programme is centred around […]
Milaidhoo Maldives ranked among Indian Ocean’s top resorts in Condé Nast Traveller 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards
Milaidhoo Maldives has been ranked 10th in the Indian Ocean in the Resorts category of the Condé Nast Traveller 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, with the recognition coinciding with the resort’s 10th anniversary. Opened with the concept of creating an intimate island retreat where guests could slow down, feel at home and experience the Maldives in […]
.Here Baa Atoll ranked No. 6 resort in Indian Ocean by Condé Nast Traveler
.Here Baa Atoll, a private island retreat in the Maldives, has been named the No. 6 Resort in the Indian Ocean in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2026. The annual Readers’ Choice Awards recognise hotels, resorts, destinations, airlines and other travel experiences based on votes submitted by Condé Nast Traveler readers. The recognition […]
Kandima Maldives adds sporting edge to festive season with Lucy Bronze, Ona Batlle
Festive season in the Maldives is getting a sporting upgrade, as Kandima Maldives welcomes some of the most acclaimed names in women’s football to its three-kilometre island this festive season, giving guests the chance to get closer to the game through coaching, matches, challenges and beachside experiences. The active lifestyle resort’s festive season will unfold […]
Alila Kothaifaru Maldives promotes Naziya Hassan to Director of Sales
Alila Kothaifaru Maldives has announced the promotion of Naziya Hassan to Director of Sales, marking the latest step in her career progression at the Raa Atoll resort. Naziya joined Alila Kothaifaru in October 2022 as Senior Sales Manager for Europe and the UK before being promoted to Assistant Director of Sales in June 2024. She […]
Joy Island marks 3rd anniversary with beachfront gala celebration
Joy Island, part of The Cocoon Collection, marked its 3rd anniversary on Thursday, 1 October 2026, with a beachfront gala dinner and an evening of music and entertainment, celebrated alongside valued partners and guests. Guests were welcomed to the celebration by a golden anniversary sculpture set on the sand, carrying the messages “Celebrating the journey […]
Tourism leaders call for wider consultation as industry faces growing pressures
When a typhoon cut off a resort he was managing in Thailand, Mark Eletr could not give his guests all the answers. Telecommunications were unreliable and the corporate office was struggling to establish what was happening. On the island, his response was to explain what the team knew, acknowledge what it did not and promise […]
Tourism growth and telecom development closely linked, Dhiraagu CEO says
Before he arrived to lead Dhiraagu, Valdemar Ferradaz knew the Maldives through the enthusiasm of others. His children had urged him to visit. In different parts of the world, people asked whether he had been, then told him he should go. Standing before hospitality leaders at the Hotelier Maldives General Managers (GM) Forum 2026, the […]
