JOALI Maldives brings artists, athletes and culinary talents to Summer Camp 2026
JOALI Maldives, the first and only art-immersive resort in the Maldives, has presented its Summer Camp 2026 programme, running from 1 July to 31 August 2026. Set against the backdrop of the Island of Joy, the immersive summer experience invites families to discover a world of creativity, adventure, culture and connection through an inspiring calendar […]
Niva Dhigali hosts latest MATI Discover Tourism sessions for Raa Atoll students
Niva Dhigali Maldives, in collaboration with the Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI), hosted the 14th and 15th sessions of the Discover Tourism: Exploring Career Pathways programme on 14th and 15th June 2026. The sessions welcomed students from Maduvvaree School (R. Madduvvari) on 14th June and students from Raa Atoll Education Centre (formerly Meedhoo School) […]
Six Senses Laamu named Maldives’ best family resort in Travel + Leisure awards
Six Senses Laamu has been recognised as the #1 Best Resort for Families in the Maldives at the Travel + Leisure Asia Pacific LuxuryAwards 2026, reaffirming its position as one of the region’s most sought-after destinations for meaningful family travel. The resort was also named among the Top 10 Best House Reefs in the Maldives, […]
Alila Kothaifaru Maldives earns Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2026
Alila Kothaifaru Maldives, a Hyatt resort, has been recognised with the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2026, placing the resort among the top 10% of hotels worldwide based on reviews and ratings shared by travellers over the past year. Unlike awards determined by industry panels, the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award reflects the experiences of guests themselves. […]
From billing clerk to materials manager: Ali Shareef’s 25-year journey in procurement, learning at Angsana Velavaru
Procurement rarely takes place in view of the guest. It operates through purchase orders, supplier negotiations, quality checks, stock controls, delivery schedules and the movement of goods between Malé and resort islands. Yet almost every part of a resort operation depends on it. At Angsana Velavaru, the responsibility for coordinating this process rests with Materials […]
MAWC honours Maldives football legends with FIFA World Cup 2026 match balls
Male’ Aerated Water Company (MAWC), the authorised bottler of The Coca-Cola Company in the Maldives, on Thursday hosted the Official FIFA World Cup 2026™ Match Ball Handover Ceremony, presenting Football Legends of Maldives with official FIFA World Cup 2026™ match balls signed personally by Dr Mohamed Muizzu, President of Maldives. Held in partnership with the […]
Finolhu appoints Ibrahim Riyaz as Front Office Manager
Finolhu, a Seaside Collection Resort, has announced the appointment of Ibrahim Riyaz as Front Office Manager, further strengthening the resort’s commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences and world-class hospitality. Bringing more than 18 years of experience in luxury hospitality, Riyaz joins Finolhu from The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, where he most recently served as Guest Experience Manager, […]
Visit Maldives launches digital campaign with Maldiviana to target Russian travellers
Visit Maldives Corporation has launched a month-long joint digital marketing campaign with Maldiviana, aimed at increasing destination visibility, strengthening online engagement and driving targeted traffic from the Russian market to official Maldives tourism channels. The campaign is being delivered in collaboration with Maldiviana, a long-established Maldives and Russia-based travel and tourism operator that has been […]
JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa launches Overwater & Beach Villa Escape
JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa invites discerning travelers to experience the ultimate island duality with its newly launched Overwater & Beach Villa Escape. Designed for those who refuse to choose between the lush tranquility of the shore and the iconic allure of the ocean, this curated package requires a minimum stay of four nights […]
Anantara Kihavah, Niyama Private Islands secure seven Travel + Leisure awards
Minor Hotels’ properties in the Maldives have received seven accolades in the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific, with Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas recognised in five categories and Niyama Private Islands Maldives securing two awards. Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas was ranked third among the Maldives’ Best Resorts and second in the Best House Reefs […]
Avani+ Fares Maldives joins new global book club initiative
Avani Hotels & Resorts has launched Avani Book Club, a global initiative designed to help travellers connect with destinations through books, local stories and shared reading experiences. The programme is being introduced at selected Avani hotels and resorts worldwide, including Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort in Baa Atoll. It combines curated reading lists with book corners, […]
Canareef Resort Maldives earns Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award 2026
In a historic milestone for the southernmost atoll of the Maldives, Canareef Resort Maldives has been awarded the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award “Best of the Best” for 2026–the highest honour the world’s largest travel guidance platform can offer. Out of over 8 million listings on Tripadvisor, fewer than 1% achieve Travellers’ Choice status. But “Best […]
