Madifushi Private Island named ‘Sensation of the Year’ at Global Destination Awards 2026
Madifushi Private Island has been named “Sensation of the Year” at the Global Destination Awards 2026, marking a proud milestone for the resort and its team. The award was presented during a gala ceremony held in Moscow, bringing together leading hospitality professionals, international brands, travel experts, celebrities, and media representatives. Established by World Fashion Channel […]
JOALI BEING earns Three MICHELIN Keys, MICHELIN Guide’s highest hotel distinction
JOALI BEING, the transformative well-living island in the Maldives, celebrates a defining milestone as it is awarded Three MICHELIN Keys, progressing from Two Keys to the MICHELIN Guide’s highest hotel distinction. The recognition marks an important moment in the evolution of JOALI BEING and celebrates its distinctive philosophy of the Joy of Well-Living, an invitation […]
Canareef Resort Maldives expands wellness programme with yoga, meditation and holistic healing
Canareef Resort Maldives is expanding its wellness programme with a broader range of yoga, meditation and holistic experiences led by Karan Kumar, Yoga Professional and Holistic Healer. Based at Canareef as an in-house Wellness Practitioner, Karan brings extensive experience in yoga, meditation, Reiki and energy healing, with a professional career spanning wellness centres and resorts […]
You & Me Maldives named Best Adults-Only Resort at TTM Awards 2026
You & Me Maldives has been named Best Adults-Only Resort at the Travel Trade Maldives (TTM) Awards 2026, recognising the resort’s positioning, guest experiences and continued focus on adults-only hospitality in the Maldives. The award was presented during the TTM Awards & Gala 2026, held at CROSSROADS Maldives on 27 August 2026, marking the conclusion […]
Festive season 2026: Marriott International unveils celebrations across Maldives luxury portfolio
The festive season often brings some of the simplest moments into focus: long lunches that extend into the afternoon, children discovering somewhere new, and conversations without the pressure of being elsewhere. In the Maldives, that time together unfolds naturally between ocean and shore, with each island establishing its own rhythm for multigenerational families, couples and […]
Eagle Hills’ $20bn waterfront project in Maldives targets one million annual visitors, $2bn tourism revenue
The Government of Maldives and Abu Dhabi-based real estate developer Eagle Hills have signed a commercial terms agreement for the development of Maldives Waterfront and Marina, a proposed integrated island destination in the Ras Malé area with an overall development scale of around USD 20 billion. The agreement establishes the shared vision and principal commercial […]
JOALI Maldives retains One MICHELIN Key for distinctive island experience
JOALI Maldives, the Maldives’ first art-immersive resort, has retained One MICHELIN Key, reaffirming its place among the MICHELIN Guide’s recognised hotel experiences and celebrating an island shaped by creativity, meaningful connection and discovery. At the heart of JOALI Maldives is the Joy of Creative Living – a philosophy that extends far beyond its art collection. […]
Huvafen Fushi partners with Heveya to introduce sleep wellness experience
Huvafen Fushi, the Maldives resort renowned for its spirit of innovation and unconventional approach to luxury, has partnered with premium sleep wellness brand Heveya to introduce a new level of restorative wellbeing for guests staying in its most sought-after accommodation. From September 2026, guests staying in Huvafen’s Beach House and Two-bedroom Ocean Pavilions will enjoy […]
Pullman Maldives Maamutaa plans ocean-inspired festive celebrations for 2026/27
This festive season, Pullman Maldives Maamutaa invites guests to leave tradition ashore and dive into a world where imagination knows no limits. From 22nd December 2026 to 06th January 2027, the island transforms into a MALDIVIAN OCEAN FANTASY — an immersive celebration where tropical paradise meets festive magic through extraordinary dining, captivating entertainment, wellness experiences, […]
Mercure Maldives Kooddoo celebrates island culture with ‘Voyage of the Dhoni’ festive programme
What if Christmas came with a little more island breeze, a little more barefoot wandering and a lot more stories to tell? This festive season, Mercure Maldives Kooddoo invites guests to climb aboard “Voyage of the Dhoni – A Maldivian Island Celebration” a spirited journey from 21st December 2026 to 07th January 2027, where festive […]
BBM donates ‘Studio of Culinary Excellence’ to Maldives national university
The best way to secure the future is to create it. Creating that future through specific, purposeful initiatives is what drives people of purpose—and, in turn, moves us all closer to the future we desire. The Maldives is a compelling case study of a tourism-driven economy. Look around and ask why an event is being […]
Pullman Maldives Maamutaa hosts wellness expert Vanessa Goodman for Vibrance Week
Pullman Maldives Maamutaa has announced wellness expert Vanessa Goodman as its resident practitioner for Vibrance Week, a six-day wellness programme taking place from 21 to 26 September 2026. Held under the theme “Relax, Restore, Revive”, the programme will introduce guests to a series of experiences centred on movement, recovery, mindfulness and personal wellbeing. According to […]
