W Maldives appoints Chananchida Narongkool as Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications
W Maldives has appointed Chananchida ‘Bella’ Narongkool as Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications, bringing more than a decade of experience in luxury hospitality marketing, public relations, digital strategy and brand development across international hotel groups. Prior to joining W Maldives, Bella served as Director of Marketing at Le Méridien Phuket Beach Resort in Thailand, […]
W Maldives appoints Krishna Perumalsamy as Director of Engineering
W Maldives has appointed Krishna Perumalsamy as Director of Engineering, bringing more than 23 years of engineering leadership experience across the international hospitality industry. Perumalsamy has held engineering roles across India, Saudi Arabia, Cambodia and Vietnam, including positions at Marriott International properties. His experience covers engineering operations, sustainability initiatives, operational efficiency and large-scale engineering management. […]
W Maldives appoints Chinthaka Dissanayaka as Director of Finance
W Maldives has appointed Chinthaka Dissanayaka as Director of Finance, bringing more than two decades of experience in finance and hospitality operations across the Maldives, Japan, Qatar and Sri Lanka. Dissanayaka joins W Maldives from Higashiyama Niseko Village, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Japan, where he served as Financial Controller from November 2024 to August 2026. […]
W Maldives welcomes neuroscientist Anne-Sophie Fluri for wellness residency
W Maldives, a luxury private-islandresort with one of the best house reefs in the Maldives, will welcome neuroscientist, meditation coach, and wellness innovator, and Brainwave founder Anne-Sophie Fluri for The Restore Ritual, taking place from September 14 to 20, 2026. The week-long wellness residency will combine neuroscience, mindfulness, and immersive island experiences, offering guests a […]
W Maldives welcomes Bar Benfiddich’s Hiroyasu Kayama for exclusive residency
W Maldives, the luxury private-island resort and home to one of the Maldives’ best house reefs, will welcome international acclaimed Japanese cocktail pioneer Hiroyasu Kayama and Tokyo’s legendary Bar Benfiddich from August 18-21, 2026. As part of The Wavemaker Edit’s Island Alchemy series, the exclusive residency brings one of the world’s most sought-after cocktail experiences […]
W Maldives hosts Bali’s culinary trio for Flavours Unscripted series
This October, W Maldives invites guests to an unforgettable culinary chapter as part of its Flavours Unscripted series — a two-night, six-hands collaboration bringing together three of Bali’s most sought-after chefs: Benjamin Cross of Mason and Bar Vera, Stephen Moore of Shelter, and Chris Smith of Red Gunpowder. Taking place on 18th and 20th October […]
Fully reimagined W Maldives opens
W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, has unveiled a highly anticipated bold new era for W Maldives, redefining the escape with a stunning renovation that blends contemporary luxury with the island’s untamed beauty. Designed for the modern traveler, this evolution amplifies the brand’s signature energy, offering a distinctive […]
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, […]
W Maldives presents FIT with Tara Stiles
W Hotels Worldwide brings back its fitness programme, FIT with Tara Stiles to the Maldives.
