SO/ Maldives celebrates National Margarita Day with tequila tasting and beachfront bar takeover
On 22nd February, in celebration of National Margarita Day, SO/ Maldives turns up the island energy with an exclusive Tequila Tasting, Margarita Experience and beachfront Bar Takeover reaffirming its position as the Maldives’ most modern lifestyle luxury brand. Vibrant, design-led and socially vibrant, SO/ Maldives transforms the occasion into more than a cocktail celebration it […]
From ship to shore: Neil Shorthouse on Maldives, leadership, and training that changes behaviour
Neil Shorthouse arrived in the Maldives on 26 January 2008 with a career built in one of hospitality’s most demanding “remote” environments: cruise ships. For him, the comparison between shipboard life and island operations is not a metaphor — it is operational reality. “In many ways working at sea and on a remote island, are […]
JEN Maldives by Shangri-La welcomes Ramadan with Iftar evenings at Lime Restaurant
JEN Maldives by Shangri-La is welcoming the holy month of Ramadan with a series of Iftar evenings at Lime Restaurant, inviting guests to gather in the spirit of reflection, gratitude and togetherness. Recognising Ramadan as a time that brings families, friends and communities closer, the hotel has curated an Iftar experience designed to go beyond […]
Milaidhoo Maldives to host Château Minuty Wine pairing dinner
Milaidhoo Maldives is hosting a wine pairing dinner celebrating Provençal elegance and gastronomy on 4 March 2026 at the resort’s Shoreline Grill. The evening will feature wines from Château Minuty and will be hosted by Sébastien Nore, Global Strategy and Export Director of Château Minuty, offering guests insight into the winery’s heritage and approach to […]
The BeKind promotes Luhadi Ramiadi to Cluster Director of Spa & Wellness
The BeKind, a Maldives-based hospitality company owning and operating Fushifaru Maldives and Meyyafushi Maldives, has announced the promotion of Luhadi Ramiadi to Cluster Director of Spa & Wellness. The appointment marks a new phase in The BeKind’s wellness strategy, with Ramiadi taking responsibility for overseeing spa and wellness operations across the group’s resorts. The company […]
VIA relocates domestic flight operations to old terminal
Domestic flight operations at Velana International Airport were relocated to the former international terminal on Tuesday. The relocation follows the opening of the airport’s new international terminal in July last year. After the new terminal became operational, renovation work began on the former international terminal to accommodate domestic flight services. Domestic operations were officially transferred […]
JOALI appoints Lana Ghawi Zananiri as Global Director of Sales and Marketing
JOALI has announced the appointment of Lana Ghawi Zananiri as Global Director of Sales & Marketing, marking a significant step in the brand’s continued global growth and storytelling journey across its portfolio of distinctive island destinations. With over a decade of experience spanning luxury hospitality, integrated marketing, communications, and business development, Lana brings a strategic, […]
dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives introduces Feydhoo Hall to expand MICE offerings
Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has announced the opening of Feydhoo Hall, a landmark event venue at dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives, redefining the possibilities for meetings, celebrations, and destination events in the Maldives. Designed to bring scale, flexibility, and creativity to island gatherings, Feydhoo Hall represents a bold step forward […]
Experience-led travel fuels Chinese market growth at Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives
Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives has recorded strong demand from the Chinese market during the recent Lunar New Year period, with the resort reaching high occupancy levels and limited villa availability throughout the festive season. The performance reflects a growing preference among Chinese travellers for experience-led luxury shaped by meaning, intention, and connection, rather than celebration […]
Maldives to host World Travel Awards Indian Ocean Gala 2026
Visit Maldives has announced that the prestigious World Travel Awards (WTA) Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2026 will be hosted in the Maldives on 27 September 2026, marking the return of the event to the country after a decade. The gala will take place on World Tourism Day, adding even greater significance to what will be […]
Ventive Hospitality’s Maldives resorts join Green Fins Digital membership
Ventive Hospitality Limited, a leading owner, developer, and asset manager of luxury and upper-upscale hospitality assets in India and the Maldives, on Monday announced that three of its Maldives resorts — Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, RAAYA by Atmosphere, and Anantara Dhigu and Veli — have been inducted as Green Fins Digital Members, aligning the portfolio […]
MATATO concludes AI productivity workshop for tourism partners
The Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has successfully conducted its AI Productivity Workshop for the Maldives Tourism Industry, bringing together tourism professionals for a focused one-day programme on the safe, responsible, and productive use of artificial intelligence in workplace settings. The workshop addressed the growing adoption of AI tools across tourism […]
