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. […]
Marriott Bonvoy Maldives resorts invite Saudi travellers to celebrate National Day
As the Saudi National Day holiday approaches, the Maldives offers an irresistible invitation to slow down and reconnect with the people who matter most. Just a short-haul journey from the Kingdom yet a world away from everyday life, its turquoise lagoons, white-sand beaches, and private island settings provide the perfect backdrop for family gatherings, milestone […]
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 […]
Five Marriott Bonvoy resorts shine in Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2026
Marriott International has announced that five properties from its Marriott Bonvoy portfolio in the Maldives have been recognised in the prestigious Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2026. Curated by the editors of Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia, Hong Kong & Macau and voted on by discerning readers worldwide, the annual awards celebrate the […]
W Maldives unveils open-air FIT Padel Court in signature style
W Maldives has introduced the FIT Padel Court, a dynamic open-air sporting space that brings one of the world’s fastest-growingsports to the island in signature W style. Set within the resort’s lush greenery, the FIT Padel Court is more than just a game. Designed as both a sporting arena and social hub, it welcomes beginners […]
W Maldives unveils ‘Tropical Easter’ island takeover for April 2026
W Maldives unveils Tropical Easter, a one-day island takeover on Sunday, 5 April 2026, that transforms the resort into a vivid playground of colour, creativity, and effortless luxury. Set within the luminous blues of the North Ari Atoll, the celebration reframes the traditional holiday through a distinctly Maldivian perspective, where powder soft beaches replace spring […]
W Maldives earns first Green Globe sustainability certification
W Maldives celebrates significant moment with its first ever Green Globe certification, a recognition that reinforces the resort’s long standing dedication to sustainability. The achievement reflects then team’s work in building smarter, more responsible systems that support both exceptional guest experiences and the natural environment that surrounds the island. Green Globe is one of the […]
W Maldives’ Island Alchemy series welcomes mixology star Beckaly Franks for exclusive takeover
This July, W Maldives—The Original Wavemaker—dials up the flavor and the flair as award-winning mixologist, Beckaly Franks touches down in the Maldives for a one-of-a-kind takeover. As part of the resort’s Island Alchemy series—a bold celebration of global mixology talent— Franks brings her trailblazing energy, genre-defying cocktails, and unapologetically original spirit to heart of the […]
Soulful reset this Eid al-Adha at W Maldives
This Eid Al-Adha, W Maldives—The Original Wavemaker—invites guests to trade tradition for transformation, with a curated celebration that blends bold flavors, soulful rhythms, and serene moments in true island style. Nestled in the heart of the Maldives’ North Ari Atoll, the luxury playground is making the occasion with two exclusive offerings designed to awaken the […]
