NH Collection Maldives Reethi Resort reopens following six-month renovation
NH Collection Maldives Reethi Resort has officially reopened on 21 December following a six-month renovation programme aimed at upgrading accommodation, dining venues, and leisure facilities while preserving the island’s natural character. Located in Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the resort is accessible by a 35-minute seaplane transfer from Velana International Airport. The property is […]
Anantara Kihavah, Niyama Private Islands recognised in 2025 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards
Two Minor Hotels’ Maldivian resorts — Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas and Niyama Private Islands Maldives — have been recognised among the best in the 2025 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, one of the travel industry’s most respected accolades. The two resorts, both under Minor Hotels’ luxury Anantara brand portfolio, were featured in the Indian […]
Minor Hotels properties secure top honours at TTM Awards 2025
Minor Hotels, a global hospitality group operating nine resorts in the Maldives, has announced that three of its properties were recognised at the Travel Trade Maldives (TTM) Awards 2025. The annual awards celebrate achievements across 28 categories, with winners selected through votes cast by guests and travel partners. Niyama Private Islands Maldives received the award […]
Minor Hotels appoints Sasha Tyas as General Manager of Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas
Global hospitality leader Minor Hotels has announced the appointment of Sasha Tyas as General Manager of Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas, the award-winning luxury resort set in the heart of the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. With over 25 years of international experience in luxury hospitality, Sasha brings a wealth of cultural understanding, operational excellence, and […]
Minor Hotels resorts in Maldives dominate Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards
Minor Hotels has prominently showcased its strength in the Maldivian luxury resort market, securing a remarkable number of accolades at the prestigious Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2025. The group’s resorts in the Maldives were highly celebrated, reinforcing their position as leaders in the nation’s competitive hospitality landscape. Leading the charge was Anantara […]
NH Maldives Kuda Rah Resort offers exclusive all-inclusive getaway
NH Maldives Kuda Rah Resort, the first NH-branded resort in the Maldives, offers visitors the opportunity to explore its private island in the South Ari Atoll with an attractive all-inclusive package. Priced from US$ 631++ per night, the offer provides travellers with access to a range of upscale amenities and experiences. The all-inclusive package features: […]
Minor Hotels to debut NH Collection brand in Baa Atoll with Reethi Beach renovation, rebrand
Minor Hotels, in partnership with a private equity fund managed by Ares Management, has announced the upcoming rebrand of Reethi Beach Resort as NH Collection Maldives Reethi Resort, set to re-open in Q4 2025 after an extensive renovation. The 129-key property is set on a lush island in Hanifaru Bay within the Baa Atoll. Just […]
NH Hotels makes Indian Ocean debut with September opening of NH Maldives Kuda Rah Resort
Minor Hotels, a leading hospitality group with more than 550 hotels in 56 countries, has announced the arrival of the first NH Hotels & Resorts branded property in the Indian Ocean, with NH Maldives Kuda Rah Resort set to open its doors on 01 September 2024. Located in South Ari Atoll, approximately 25 minutes by […]
Minor Hotels appoints Judd Rabbidge as General Manager of Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort
Minor Hotels has announced the appointment of Judd Rabbidge as the new General Manager of Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort. Effective July 2024, Rabbidge will lead the upscale lifestyle resort in the Baa Atoll, applying his passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences, as well as strategic acumen, to drive results. An Australian national, Rabbidge brings a […]
Minor Hotels wins 7 titles for Maldives resorts at T+L Luxury Awards Asia Pacific
Minor Hotels, a leading global hotel owner and operator, secured an impressive haul of 22 accolades at the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2024, with its properties in Maldives receiving seven awards. The awards ceremony, held on the evening of 13 June 2024, celebrated excellence across the luxury travel sector, showcasing the very […]
Minor Hotels appoints Stuart De San Nicolas as Cluster General Manager for 3 Maldives resorts
Stuart De San Nicolas has been appointed as the new Cluster General Manager for Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas, Avani+ Fares Resort and NH Collection Maldives Havodda, effective from 23rd December 2023. With over 30 years of hands-on industry experience, gained from an impressive career that has taken him to locations as diverse as Europe, South […]
NH Collection’s debut Maldives property marks brand’s first expansion out of urban locations
Minor Hotels, an owner, operator, and investor with a portfolio of over 530 hotels and resorts in 56 countries, has announced the NH Collection brand’s Maldivian debut with NH Collection Maldives Havodda Resort. The resort, slated to join the portfolio in August this year, will be the NH Collection brand’s first property outside of an […]
