Finolhu named Best Design Resort in Maldives at Global Destination Awards
Finolhu, a Seaside Collection Resort, has been named Best Design Resort in the Maldives at the Global Destination Awards by World Fashion Channel, celebrating the resort’s distinctive approach to design, creativity and contemporary island living. The award was announced at the Global Destination Awards ceremony in Moscow, an international luxury travel event bringing together leading […]
Alila Kothaifaru Maldives celebrates Golden Week with island dining and cultural experiences
This Chinese National Day holiday, Alila Kothaifaru Maldives invites all guests to embrace the natural rhythm of island life in the serene surroundings of Raa Atoll. From 1 to 7 October 2026, the resort will celebrate the season with a thoughtfully curated programme of dining and cultural experiences, complemented by its Half Board Special and […]
Beyond the oven: Building bakery kitchens that work for island resorts
A successful hotel bakery is about more than choosing the right oven. Behind every breakfast buffet, fresh bread basket, pastry display, and dessert menu is a complete production workflow. Mixing, preparation, proofing, baking, cooling, storage, and service all need to work together. For island resorts, the challenge goes further. Limited space, remote logistics, installation conditions, […]
InterContinental Maldives celebrates travel partners during Global Customer Appreciation Week
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort marked Global Customer Appreciation Week with an intimate evening in Malé, bringing together valued travel partners from leading travel agencies and destination management companies across the capital. Held at Meeruma on 16 September, the gathering offered an opportunity to step away from the pace of everyday business and celebrate the relationships […]
Atoll Solar signs as Silver Sponsor of Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2026
Hotelier Maldives has announced Atoll Solar as a Silver Sponsor of the Hotelier Maldives General Managers (GM) Forum 2026, strengthening the participation of companies working on energy and infrastructure solutions for the country’s resort sector. The 10th edition of the GM Forum will take place on 5 October at CROSSROADS Maldives under the theme “Resilience […]
Sirru Fen Fushi promotes Muaz Abdulla to Resort Manager
Sirru Fen Fushi – Private Lagoon Resort has promoted Muaz Abdulla to Resort Manager, effective 10 September 2026. Muaz steps into the expanded role following more than two years as the resort’s Director of Human Resources, during which he played an important role in supporting Sirru Fen Fushi through a period of rebranding, restructuring and […]
Nova Maldives brings back solo traveller month for September 2026
With solo travel increasing year on year, and more independent travellers seeking purpose, flexibility and meaningful connection, Nova Maldives opens its shores to the solo spirit for a late summer reset. Following PADI AWARE Week centered on marine conservation and ocean stewardship, the month is set to take an inward turn for the return of […]
Reethi Faru Resort plans family-friendly Halloween celebration under Maldivian skies
On 31 October, Reethi Faru Resort invites guests to discover a different side of the Maldives, as the island transforms into a tropical Halloween escape filled with family fun, creative costumes, music, themed dining and unforgettable island moments. Set against the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, Halloween at Reethi Faru brings together the playful […]
Soneva appoints Pieter Van Der Hoeven as General Manager of Soneva Fushi
Soneva has appointed Pieter Van Der Hoeven as General Manager of Soneva Fushi, placing an international hospitality executive with experience across Asia and the Indian Ocean at the helm of the resort where the Soneva brand began more than three decades ago. Announcing the appointment, Soneva said Van Der Hoeven brings decades of experience leading […]
Sun Siyam Olhuveli wins Resort League 2026 South Malé Zone Championship
Sun Siyam Olhuveli Maldives, part of Sun Siyam’s Lifestyle Collection, celebrated a memorable night on home ground on September third, claiming the football Resort League 2026 South Malé Zone Championship following a dramatic final against Hard Rock Hotel Maldives. Hosted at Sun Siyam Olhuveli for the first time, the South Malé Zone competition brought together […]
Visit Maldives concludes ATM 2026 with new airline partnerships, stronger GCC engagement
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has concluded its participation at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 in Dubai, following four days of travel trade engagement, media outreach and partnership building aimed at strengthening the Maldives’ presence across the GCC and wider international markets. The Maldives participated at ATM 2026 with its largest tourism industry contingent at an […]
Sun Siyam Iru Veli, Vilu Reef celebrate Golden Week with seven days of island experiences
This Golden Week, Sun Siyam Iru Veli and Sun Siyam Vilu Reef, two of Sun Siyam’s Privé Collection retreats in the Maldives, invite guests to celebrate one of the year’s most anticipated holiday periods with seven days of island experiences centred around togetherness, gastronomy, wellbeing and discovery. From 1 to 7 October 2026, both resorts […]
