Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives to host Kate Miller-Heidke in Oct 2026
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives, in partnership with Music in Paradise, has announced that acclaimed Australian artist Kate Miller-Heidke will perform live at the private island resort from 3 – 10 October 2026. Renowned for her soaring vocals, magnetic stage presence and evocative storytelling, Kate is one of Australia’s most distinctive and celebrated performers. A […]
Missy Higgins to return to Kandooma Maldives for exclusive 2026 concert series
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives, together with event organisers Music in Paradise, have announced the return of one of Australia’s most celebrated singer-songwriters, Missy Higgins, for a series of intimate performances at the resort’s private island from 13–20 June 2026. Following her inaugural 2025 Maldives concerts, which drew rave reviews from fans and media alike, […]
Creation Wines headline beachfront dinner at Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives is set to host an exclusive winemaker’s dinner on 12 November 2025 at its beachfront restaurant, The Asian Kitchen. The evening will feature special guest and vineyard co-owner Carolyn Martin, who will present a curated selection of vintages from Creation Estate, one of South Africa’s most recognised wineries, located in […]
Kandooma Spa introduces revitalised treatment menu for wellness, surf recovery
Kandooma Spa by COMO Shambhala at Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives has unveiled a refreshed treatment menu, designed to revitalise the body and mind while supporting the island’s surf lifestyle. Building on its wellness philosophy, Kandooma Spa now offers dedicated detoxifying and recovery-focused treatments, ideal for guests looking to restore balance or recover from active […]
Kandooma dedicates 308 hours to local community for IHG ‘Giving for Good’ month
September holds a special place for the team at Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives, an IHG hotel, as they join thousands of IHG colleagues worldwide in dedicating the month to community service through the annual IHG Giving for Good initiative. “IHG has hotels spanning more than 100 countries, and it’s this global reach that makes […]
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives welcomes Australian surfing duo Will and Luca Martin
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives has announced Australian teenage surfers Will and Luca Martin as the resort’s Surfing Ambassadors for 2025. The brothers are scheduled to visit the resort from 9 to 17 October 2025, bringing their skills to one of the Maldives’ most recognisable surf locations. The resort was recently named Maldives’ Best Surf […]
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives to host ICEHOUSE live in 2026
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives, in collaboration with Music in Paradise, has announced that ICEHOUSE — one of Australia’s most iconic and internationally acclaimed bands — will perform live on its private island from 5 to 12 September 2026. For the first time in the Maldives, guests will be able to enjoy two intimate sunset […]
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives retains title of Best Surf Resort at TTM Awards
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives has been recognised as the Best Surf Resort in the Maldives at the Travel Trade Maldives (TTM) Awards 2025, achieving the accolade for the second consecutive year. The award underscores the resort’s reputation as a leading destination for surf enthusiasts in search of world-class waves and welcoming hospitality. Located just […]
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives launches annual Manta Month 2025
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives has announced the return of Manta Month this September, following the success of last year’s initiative. Now established as an annual programme, the celebration offers guests of all ages the opportunity to engage with the ocean while supporting marine conservation, with a particular focus on the manta ray. Throughout the […]
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives appoints Mohamed Riza as Executive Assistant Manager
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives has announced the promotion of Mohamed Riza to the role of Executive Assistant Manager, effective from 1 July 2025. Riza has been a dedicated member of the Kandooma team since December 2009, when he joined as Executive Housekeeper. In July 2013, he was promoted to Rooms Division Manager, a position […]
Kandooma crowned Maldives’ top dive resort; offers free diving
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives has been crowned ‘Maldives Leading Dive Resort 2025’ at the prestigious World Travel Awards, marking a major milestone as the inaugural winner of this newly introduced category. The announcement was made at a glittering gala ceremony held on 29 June in Tanzania, attended by tourism and hospitality leaders from across […]
Award-winning Aussie duo The Presets to headline at Kandooma Maldives
Imagine your favourite music festival—but swap muddy fields for white sands, palm trees, and crystal-clear waters. In April 2026, acclaimed electronic duo The Presets will trade stadiums and festival crowds for an exclusive beachfront series of shows at Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives, offering fans an intimate, once-in-a-lifetime island escape curated by Music in Paradise. […]
