Six Senses Kanuhura joins global COASTS Project to support seagrass research in Maldives
Six Senses Kanuhura is participating in the COASTS Project, a global research initiative dedicated to understanding and strengthening coastal resilience through the study of blue carbon ecosystems. By supporting this international collaboration, the resort reinforces its ongoing commitment to marine conservation and sustainable stewardship of the fragile ecosystems that define the Maldives. Funded under Horizon […]
Six Senses Laamu named to TIME’s World’s Greatest Places 2026 list
TIME Magazine has named Six Senses Laamu to its prestigious World’s Greatest Places of 2026 list, recognising destinations that offer extraordinary experiences, innovation, and meaningful impact around the globe. The accolade highlights the resort’s pioneering marine conservation initiatives and its immersive approach to sustainability-driven luxury in the Maldives. “Being recognised by TIME as one of […]
Six Senses Kanuhura appoints new culinary leadership team, relaunches Drift
Six Senses Kanuhura enters an exciting new chapter in its culinary journey with the appointment of Anne-Gaëlle Soobaya as Director of Food & Beverage, Kevin Fawkes as Executive Chef, and this coupled with a full renovation and relaunch of Drift, the resort’s secluded castaway island dining experience on Jehunuhura. Together, the new leadership team brings […]
Six Senses Kanuhura marks festive season with upcycled, plastic-free décor
This festive season, Six Senses Kanuhura invites guests to celebrate Christmas through a mindful, barefoot approach where sustainability and creativity take centre stage. Across the island, festive décor embraces an upcycled theme, with handcrafted decorations created using repurposed leftover fabrics, reclaimed wood scraps, upcycled glass ornaments and dried palm tree branches. Plastic has been intentionally […]
Legacy in Laamu: Marteyne van Well on building culture of care, continuity, commitment
When Six Senses Laamu was named “CSR Programme of the Year” at the 2025 Hotelier Maldives Awards, it was more than just an industry accolade. For Regional General Manager Marteyne van Well, who has been at the helm since the resort’s opening week in 2011, the recognition affirmed over a decade of purpose-driven leadership grounded […]
Impact over optics: Six Senses Laamu philosophy on authentic CSR in Maldives
In the remote atoll of Laamu, Six Senses Laamu has earned a reputation not only as a luxury destination, but as a frontrunner in sustainability and community engagement. At the centre of this work is Lawrence Menz, the resort’s Director of Sustainability and Conservation. Under his leadership, Six Senses Laamu was recently named winner of […]
Six Senses Laamu: Award-winning CSR programme shapes sustainable hospitality
In the heart of the Maldives, nestled within the nation’s only atoll-designated Hope Spot, Six Senses Laamu is redefining the parameters of luxury tourism. The resort’s recent accolade as the ‘CSR Programme of the Year’ at the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2025 is a testament not to a single initiative, but to a deeply integrated, data-driven […]
Six Senses Laamu celebrates second anniversary of environmental learning hub
Six Senses Laamu celebrates the second anniversary of its Sea Hub of Environmental Learning in Laamu (SHELL), underscoring the resort’s ongoing commitment to marine conservation, scientific innovation, and environmental education in the Maldives. Since its launch in March 2023 on the resort’s sunset beach, the SHELL has grown into a cornerstone of environmental stewardship. Spanning […]
Six Senses Maldives appoints Sara Pinto as Regional Assistant Director of Sales
Six Senses Maldives has announced the appointment of Sara Raquel Pinto as Regional Assistant Director of Sales. Sara will oversee both of the brand’s Maldivian properties: Six Senses Laamu, renowned for its pioneering marine conservation initiatives, as well as Six Senses Kanuhura, celebrated for its picture-perfect beach setting. With nearly a decade at Six Senses, […]
Six Senses Kanuhura appoints Tushan Dharmasena as Sales Manager
Six Senses Kanuhura has announced the appointment of Tushan Dharmasena as Sales Manager. With over 11 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Tushan brings a wealth of expertise and enthusiasm to the team. In his previous role as Cluster Sales Manager for Anantara and Avani Resorts under Minor Hotels in Sri Lanka, Tushan has […]
Six Senses Laamu gets PADI award for Outstanding Contribution to Ocean Conservation
Six Senses Laamu has announced that PADI, the Professional Association of Diving Instructors, has honoured the resort’s commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable tourism with an award for “Outstanding Contribution to Ocean Conservation”. This accolade highlights Six Senses Laamu’s ongoing dedication to preserving the unique marine ecosystems of the Laamu Atoll, Maldives. The Outstanding Contribution […]
Six Senses Laamu, Kanuhura invite budding little mermaids to swim, sway
Six Senses Laamu and Six Senses Kanuhura in the Maldives are making waves with the launch of an enchanting underwater experience – PADI Mermaid courses. Now, guests aged six and above can embark on a magical journey guided by certified PADI scuba dive instructors. Aspiring mermaids and mermen will be equipped with a monofin, a […]
