W Maldives to host two-time Olympic badminton champion Wang Chi-Lin in December
This December, W Maldives is set to elevate the island getaway experience as two-time Olympic badminton gold medalist Wang Chi-Lin takes up residence at the luxury private island resort from December 1 to 3, 2026. During his stay, the badminton icon will host a complimentary one-hour badminton coaching session for resort guests, adding an exciting […]
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. […]
Festive season 2026: Marriott International unveils celebrations across Maldives luxury portfolio
The festive season often brings some of the simplest moments into focus: long lunches that extend into the afternoon, children discovering somewhere new, and conversations without the pressure of being elsewhere. In the Maldives, that time together unfolds naturally between ocean and shore, with each island establishing its own rhythm for multigenerational families, couples and […]
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 launches Escape Remix for overwater and beachside stays
W Maldives has unveiled Escape Remix, a new stay experience designed for guests seeking to experience different sides of island life, from the tranquillity of overwater living to the laidback glamour of a beachfront escape. Available from June 2026 onwards as a permanent offering, Escape Remix allows guests to move between the Superior Overwater One-Bedroom […]
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 introduces The Wavemaker Edit with mixology and wellness experiences
W Maldives has launched The Wavemaker Edit, a new ongoing series of curated collaborations with international talent, aimed at introducing a range of guest experiences across mixology, wellness, cuisine and music. The series is designed as a rotating programme, with each edition bringing a different creative perspective to the resort. According to W Maldives, the […]
