Angsana Velavaru commemorates Independence Day with community-driven island cleanup
In honour of Maldives’ 60th Independence Day, Angsana Velavaru celebrated the occasion on Saturday, 26 July with a day filled with national pride, community partnership, and a strong commitment to environmental conservation. The celebration began with a flag-raising ceremony held on the resort grounds, attended by associates and leadership from various department. With the Maldivian […]
dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives opens, offering energetic all-inclusive stay
Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has announced the opening of dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives, a vibrant new all-inclusive lifestyle resort just 7 minutes from Malé’s Velana International Airport. Blending contemporary design with warm Thai hospitality, dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives is the first dusitD2-branded resort in the country and introduces a fresh, […]
OBLU NATURE Helengeli by SENTIDO launches inaugural International Women’s Dive Month
PADI Women’s Dive Day, observed globally on 19th July, serves as an invitation for more women to engage with the underwater world, gain new skills, and become stewards of the ocean. At OBLU NATURE Helengeli by SENTIDO, this vision was extended into a month-long celebration, welcoming solo travellers, adventurous women, and families to take part. […]
Immersion and intention: Fari Islands Festival celebrates art, wellness, and sustainability
The Fari Islands Festival, a pioneering celebration of cultural connection and creativity, will be held from 19 to 22 September 2025, across The Ritz-Carlton Maldives and Patina Maldives. Rooted in the Fari Islands’ founding vision as ‘The Home of Island Artistry’—where ‘Fari’ means “beautiful” in Dhivehi—the festival brings to life the archipelago’s deeper ethos of […]
Amilla Maldives among Travel + Leisure’s best for families
Natural luxury island resort Amilla Maldives has received further prestigious recognition for its exceptional guest experiences and thoughtful service, securing a distinguished second place in the Best Resorts for Families in the Maldives category in the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2025. Nestled within the serene Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the resort […]
Alena Lavdovskaya brings art, elegance back to Milaidhoo Maldives
The luxury boutique island in the heart of the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve is to welcome back celebrated fashion illustrator Alena Lavdovskaya for her second visit from 22nd to 29th September 2025. Following a highly praised debut, Alena returns to our shores to host a new chapter of creativity, where art, inspiration and island […]
Maldives mourns passing of visionary leader Hassan Sobir
The Maldivian nation is in mourning today following the passing of former Minister of Tourism, His Excellency Hassan Sobir. A figure of immense dedication and influence, Mr. Sobir passed away at the age of 74 while undergoing treatment at Tree Top Hospital, just a day after being conferred with the nation’s highest civilian honor, The […]
Maldives Inflight Catering Group unites for blood donation drive
In a heartfelt display of unity and community spirit, Maldives Inflight Catering Group, in collaboration with Maldivian Blood Services, successfully hosted a blood donation camp on 22nd of July, 2025 at the premises of Hulhule Island Hotel. The one-day event saw enthusiastic participation from the teams, with a total of 45 individuals donating blood, contributing […]
Maldives main airport’s new terminal serves first flight
A flight from Cochin landed at the newly opened international terminal of Velana International Airport (VIA) on Sunday, marking the first arrival at the new facility. The Airbus A330 operated as the maiden flight to use the terminal, according to Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL). The aircraft was greeted with a water salute upon arrival. […]
Barceló Maldives properties earn multiple nominations at TTM Awards 2025
Barceló Hotels & Resorts has received significant industry recognition with multiple nominations for its two Maldivian properties at the upcoming TTM Awards 2025. The nominations highlight the brand’s excellence across both its resort and city hotel offerings in the Maldives. The group’s luxury resort, Barceló Whale Lagoon Maldives, has been shortlisted in three highly competitive […]
Maldives’ main airport opens new international terminal
The new terminal at Velana International Airport (VIA) was officially opened on Saturday evening at a ceremony officiated by President Dr Mohamed Muizzu. The terminal was inaugurated nine years after the commencement of construction. According to government officials, the project is the largest infrastructure development undertaken in the Maldives to date. The national airline, Maldivian, […]
The St. Regis Maldives to host culinary journey with Chef Jolly
Over the turquoise waters of the Dhaalu Atoll, a rare culinary voyage is about to unfold as The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort welcomes the celebrated Chef Surjan Singh, fondly known as Chef Jolly, for two-month pop-up residency from mid-October to mid-December 2025. This immersive celebration of Indian cuisine coincides with the festive spirit of […]
