Systems behind the stay: How Six Senses Kanuhura’s award-winning engineering meets sustainability
At an island resort, much of the engineering team’s work is noticed only when something stops working. Water must reach kitchens and villas, power systems must operate without interruption, wastewater must be treated, lighting must function, and each facility must be maintained without disturbing guests. When these systems work as intended, the engineering operation remains […]
Six Senses introduces ‘The Yin Way’ women’s wellness retreat at Kanuhura
The Yin Way Retreat–The Way of a Woman is a new Six Senses-led retreat created to support women’s wellbeing through every life stage. Coming to Six Senses Kanuhura in the Maldives from October 1 to 4, followed by Six Senses Kyoto in Japan from December 11 to 14, 2026, this new expression of integrated wellness […]
Six Senses Laamu named Maldives’ best family resort in Travel + Leisure awards
Six Senses Laamu has been recognised as the #1 Best Resort for Families in the Maldives at the Travel + Leisure Asia Pacific LuxuryAwards 2026, reaffirming its position as one of the region’s most sought-after destinations for meaningful family travel. The resort was also named among the Top 10 Best House Reefs in the Maldives, […]
Six Senses Kanuhura renews title sponsorship of Lhaviyani Turtle Festival 2026
Six Senses Kanuhura has announced its title sponsorship of the Lhaviyani Turtle Festival 2026, signing on for the third time in a partnership that reflects the resort’s deep and enduring commitment to the marine environment it calls home. The signing took place at Six Senses Kanuhura on World Ocean Day, June 8, a date that […]
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 […]
