Marriott’s resorts in Maldives shine in Condé Nast Traveller Middle East Awards 2025
Marriott International has announced that three Luxury Group resorts within the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio in the Maldives have been recognised in the inaugural Condé Nast Traveller Middle East Readers’ Choice Awards 2025. The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa, and W Maldives were honoured in key categories across this first regional […]
Autograph Collection Hotels makes Maldives debut with The Halcyon Private Isles
Autograph Collection Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, has announced the opening of The Halcyon Private Isles Maldives, Autograph Collection. Inspired by the myth of Alcyone, the resort’s name evokes the “halcyon days” – a time of peace, golden light, and unhurried discovery. The Halcyon Private Isles Maldives, […]
Marriott Bonvoy invites members to earn more while exploring Maldives’ island wonders
As the year draws to a close and travelers seek new horizons, Marriott Bonvoy® invites its members to turn ordinary trips into extraordinary adventures. With the launch of its latest Global Promotion, the award-winning travel platform helps guests explore the world’s most breathtaking destinations, including the Maldives, and earn more along the way. From October […]
CDL Hospitality rebrands Raffles resort to The Halcyon Private Isles Maldives, Autograph Collection
CDL Hospitality Trusts, a stapled group comprising CDL Hospitality Real Estate Investment Trust, a real estate investment trust, and CDL Hospitality Business Trust, a business trust, has announced that, effective 1 November 2025, the resort currently known as Raffles Maldives Meradhoo will be rebranded as The Halcyon Private Isles Maldives, Autograph Collection. With effect from […]
Marriott Bonvoy: Unwrap unforgettable festive season in Maldives
The Maldives, with its powder-soft sands and shimmering turquoise waters, becomes even more alluring during the festive season. Bathed in golden light, the islands feel like an endless summer’s day, where time moves at the unhurried pace of the tides. It is a moment made for resetting and recharging, for treasuring personal connections in a […]
Marriott International launches third cohort of Maldives Apprenticeship Programme
Marriott International has officially launched the third cohort of its Maldives Apprenticeship Programme (MIMAP), with a commencement ceremony held on 13 July 2025 at Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa. The ceremony marked the induction of 73 apprentices into the 10-month initiative and was attended by key figures including Mohamed Aseel, Deputy Minister of […]
Marriott’s Sustainable Bartender Championship showcases Maldivian talent
Marriott International has once again ignited creativity behind the bar with the return of the 2025 APEC Sustainable Bartender Championship ‘Rising Stars’. Now in its second year, the competition brought together eight talented bartenders from resorts within the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio in the Maldives, each tasked with reimagining classic cocktails through the lens of sustainability. […]
Marriott Maldives Business Council appoints Amila Handunwala as Chairman
Marriott International has announced the appointment of Amila Handunwala, General Manager of W Maldives, as the new Chairman of the Marriott Maldives Business Council, effective January 4, 2024. Handunwala takes over from Renato De Oliveira, General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, and becomes the third Chairman in the council’s history. The Marriott Maldives […]
W Maldives unveils fresh look with stunning renovations for 2025
Nestled on the picturesque, heart-shaped Fesdu Island in North Ari Atoll, W Maldives is just a 25-minute seaplane journey from Malé. The resort offers an idyllic escape from the everyday, inviting guests to immerse themselves in lush greenery, the vibrant hues of the Indian Ocean, and pristine white-sand beaches. With its turquoise lagoons, powdery beaches, […]
Marriott International’s KURIMAGU programme celebrates success of Maldives’ talent development
Marriott International has announced the successful completion of the inaugural KURIMAGU Leadership Programme, a transformative 12-month leadership development initiative aimed at nurturing and empowering local Maldivian talent within the hospitality industry. The graduation ceremony, held on November 29, 2024, at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, marked a significant milestone in the program’s journey. A total […]
Marriott Bonvoy resorts in Maldives offer enchanting ways to celebrate festive season
Splendour at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort, and JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa. From December 20, 2024, to January 9, 2025, each resort presents unique festive programming against the stunning backdrop of white-sand beaches, crystal-clear turquoise lagoons, and vibrant coral reefs, creating an idyllic tropical paradise. Whether traveling […]
Marriott International Maldives begins second year cohorts for apprenticeship programme
Marriott International Maldives has announced the commencement of the second-year cohorts for its esteemed Marriott International Maldives Apprenticeship Programme (MIMAP) with a grand ceremony held on June 5, 2024, at Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa. The inaugural ceremony was graced by the esteemed presence of Hussain Mohamed Latheef, Vice President of Maldives; Ibrahim […]
