SIX & SIX PRIVATE ISLANDS announces development of 6 resorts in Maldives
SIX & SIX PRIVATE ISLANDS has announced the first phase of its plan to develop six resorts in the Maldives. Co-founded by CEO Laith Pharaon, the company aims to establish a hospitality model based on personalised service, artistic design, and a cosmopolitan lifestyle. The initial two resorts are set to open in South Malé Atoll […]
Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives opens
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, on Wednesday opened Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives. This underwater world-themed resort marks a significant step in the company’s growth strategy, becoming Centara’s third property in the Maldives and the fourth in its family-oriented Mirage brand portfolio. Located within The Atollia by Centara Hotels & Resorts—a multi-island paradise […]
JW Marriott Kaafu Atoll Island Resort unveils leadership team ahead of December 2024 opening
JW Marriott Kaafu Atoll Island Resort has unveiled its leadership team ahead of its December 2024 opening. Located in the Emboodhu Finolhu lagoon and surrounded by the azure waters of the Indian Ocean, the resort is just 15 minutes from Velana International Airport. The property boasts 80 private pool villas with eco-conscious designs, offering uninterrupted […]
Aman unveils ultra-luxury Maldives retreat in Vaavu Atoll
Aman, a trailblazer in creating timeless retreats, has long been celebrated for offering peace, privacy, intuitive service, and awe-inspiring destinations. Building on this legacy, the brand has unveiled its 21st destination and the latest addition to its prestigious collection of 35 properties: Aman Maldives, a serene private island retreat located in the Vaavu Atoll, one […]
Hyatt announces third Maldives property with upcoming Hyatt Regency Samarafushi Resort
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced that one of its affiliates has signed a management agreement with SingHaiyi for the development of Hyatt Regency Samarafushi Maldives. Set in the stunning North Malé Atoll, this new all-villa resort will mark the Hyatt Regency brand’s debut in the Maldives. The property, scheduled to open in late 2027, will […]
Maldives invites proposals for resort development on 17 islands, lagoons
Ministry of Tourism on Thursday announced an invitation for proposals to develop tourist facilities on several uninhabited islands and lagoon plots. The ministry has released a list of available locations along with their respective sizes in hectares and acquisition costs. Interested parties can find more details and application forms on the ministry’s website. Here are […]
Dusit expands in Maldives with Q4 2024 all-inclusive lifestyle resort opening
Thailand-based Dusit Hotels and Resorts has signed an agreement with Pearl Atoll Pvt Ltd to manage dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives – a 125-key lifestyle resort on a private island near the main island of Malé. Currently under construction and slated to open in Q4 2024, the new resort will operate under Dusit’s upscale dusitD2 brand and […]
Baccarat Hotel & Residences Maldives to open in 2027
SH Hotels & Resorts, the hospitality management company founded by visionary Barry Sternlicht, Chairman and CEO of Starwood Capital Group, has announced plans to redefine luxury and sophistication in the Maldives with the forthcoming debut of Baccarat Hotel & Residences Maldives in 2027. Spanning five interconnected islands across more than 111 acres in the South […]
SO/ Maldives, third iconic resort at CROSSROADS, opens
S Hotels and Resorts PCL, the global hospitality company from Singha Estate PCL, has announced the opening of SO/ Maldives, which becomes the third iconic resort at CROSSROADS Maldives, on November 1. This luxury lifestyle resort complements the two popular five-star retreats and world-class facilities at the Indian Ocean’s first and only multi-brand, fully integrated […]
Jawakara Islands Maldives: Set to open on October 22, 2023
Jawakara Islands Maldives, the latest gem in the Crown & Champa Resorts portfolio, is gearing up for its grand opening on October 22, 2023. Nestled amidst the pristine beauty of the Maldives, this 290-villa resort introduces the ‘One Island, One Resort’ Maldivian concept, ensuring an unrivaled luxury experience. Just a short 40-minute journey by luxury […]
Ifuru Island Maldives to open on Sept 23
The Maldives’ best kept secret is set to be revealed this September, as independently owned private sanctuary, Ifuru Island Maldives, makes its surprise debut. Opening on 23 September in the stunning Raa Atoll, Ifuru Island fosters a playful and social atmosphere, offering the first permanent skydiving dropzone in the destination, sunset views from every room, […]
Soneva Secret: New, ultra-bespoke resort concept from Soneva unveiled
Soneva, the world-leading sustainable resorts operator, has revealed the launch of the new, ultra-bespoke Soneva Secret. Located in Haa Dhaalu, the Maldives’ most remote atoll, the debut Soneva Secret 2024 will welcome its first guests on January 10, 2024. Thirty years in the making, the Soneva Secret resort concept builds upon Soneva’s experience at the […]
