JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa celebrates love and Lunar New Year with immersive island programme
From February 9 – 27, JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa presents celebration of love, culture and togetherness a week-long seasonal programme combining Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year through immersive culinary, wellness, and cultural experiences. Set on the pristine shores of Vagaru Island in Shaviyani Atoll, the celebration is thoughtfully designed for couples and […]
Celebrating resort teams: Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026 nominations in final week
Hotelier Maldives has issued a final reminder to resorts across the country to submit their nominations for the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026, as the nomination period enters its final week and is set to close on 2 February 2026. Launched earlier this month, the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026, presented by Bestbuy Maldives (BBM), opened for […]
Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru reveals prime manta encounter dates for 2026 and 2027
The ocean’s gentle giants are calling once again. Drawing on two decades of meticulous research, the resident Manta Trust experts at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru have revealed the prime manta encounter dates for 2026 and 2027. Located in the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, home to the largest-known manta population, the Resort offers an […]
Sirru Fen Fushi welcomes two-Michelin-star Chef Heiko Nieder this February
This February, Sirru Fen Fushi – Private Lagoon Resort, a proud member of The Leading Hotels of the World, welcomes acclaimed chef Heiko Nieder for an exclusive gastronomic showcase celebrating culinary innovation, precision, and artistry kicking off The Michelin Series for 2026. Recognised as one of Switzerland’s most celebrated chefs and the visionary culinary force […]
Grand Park Kodhipparu launches ‘Romance in Paradise’ couples’ experience
Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives, the contemporary island retreat set in the heart of the North Malé Atoll, has announced the launch of its Romance in Paradise offer — a thoughtfully curated couples’ experience debuting for the Valentine’s period and available for stays throughout the year. Designed for couples seeking meaningful connection rather than occasion-led indulgence, […]
JOALI BEING unveils culinary collaboration with Chef Kelvin Cheung for Lunar New Year
JOALI BEING has unveiled an exclusive culinary partnership with acclaimed Chef Kelvin Cheung, the award-winning pioneer of Third Culture cuisine, recognised by the MICHELIN Guide and MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants. Taking place from 18th to 22nd February, the collaboration invites guests to gather and celebrate renewal and togetherness through a thoughtfully curated culinary journey. Born […]
Six Senses Kanuhura appoints new culinary leadership team, relaunches Drift
Six Senses Kanuhura enters an exciting new chapter in its culinary journey with the appointment of Anne-Gaëlle Soobaya as Director of Food & Beverage, Kevin Fawkes as Executive Chef, and this coupled with a full renovation and relaunch of Drift, the resort’s secluded castaway island dining experience on Jehunuhura. Together, the new leadership team brings […]
Ifuru Island Maldives welcomes Dr Shakkeel AM as visiting wellness practitioner
Ifuru Island Maldives is welcoming Dr Shakkeel AM as a Visiting Wellness Practitioner, marking a step in the resort’s plans to develop a curated Visiting Practitioner programme. Dr Shakkeel, a CIDESCO-certified naturopath and acupuncturist, will be in residence at the resort from 28 January to 30 March. The residency forms part of Ifuru Island Maldives’ […]
Holiday Inn Kandooma to host Year of the Fire Horse celebrations in February
This February, Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives invites guests to welcome Lunar New Year 2026 with a vibrant island celebration honouring the Year of the Fire Horse. Running from 16 to 21 February, the programme blends festive dining, restorative wellness, and family-friendly fun set against the breathtaking natural beauty and stunning sunsets of the Maldives. […]
Nominations open for South Asian Travel Awards 2026
Nominations have opened for the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2026, inviting travel and hospitality brands and professionals across the region to compete for recognition in one of South Asia’s leading tourism award programmes. Marking its tenth year since its launch in 2016, SATA has established itself as a regional platform recognising performance, innovation and […]
SO/ Maldives to host ‘Rosé All the Way’ Valentine’s Day beachfront celebration
Love doesn’t arrive loudly at SO/ Maldives, it drifts in with the tide, glows at sunset, and lingers long after the last note of music fades. This Valentine’s Day, the island invites couples to slow down, lean in, and write their own love story in paradise with Rosé All the Way, an intimate beachfront celebration […]
JOALI BEING appoints Antonia Mitic as Director of Food and Beverage
JOALI BEING has appointed Antonia Mitic as its new Director of Food & Beverage, strengthening the resort’s leadership team as it continues to develop its culinary offering. Mitic brings nearly two decades of experience in luxury food and beverage operations across the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, Europe, Saudi Arabia and international cruise lines. […]
