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Six Senses Laamu announces new overwater villas with private pools

Six Senses Laamu has introduced 17 new overwater villas across four accommodation categories as part of a multi-year transformation programme aimed at upgrading guest accommodation and shared facilities at the resort. The new villas feature expanded living spaces, redesigned interiors and additional amenities, while maintaining the resort’s focus on marine conservation and its surrounding natural […]

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.Here Baa Atoll wins three titles at World Luxury Hotel Awards 2026

.Here Baa Atoll has received three awards at the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2026, including the title of World’s Best Luxury New Resort. The private island retreat was also recognised as Best Luxury Private Island Resort in the Indian Ocean and Best Luxury Boutique Resort in the Maldives. Located within the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of […]

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Dhiraagu opens applications for Apprenticeship Programme 2027

Dhiraagu has opened applications for the 2027 intake of its Apprenticeship Programme, a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative aimed at providing young Maldivians with professional training and practical work experience. The Dhiraagu Apprenticeship Programme is designed to develop participants’ professional skills through structured training and exposure to a corporate working environment. The programme allows apprentices […]

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Six Senses Laamu Ocean Villa Suite with Pool Bedroom View

Six Senses Laamu announces new overwater villas with private pools

Six Senses Laamu has introduced 17 new overwater villas across four accommodation categories as part of a multi-year transformation programme aimed at upgrading guest accommodation and shared facilities at the resort. The new villas feature expanded living spaces, redesigned interiors and additional amenities, while maintaining the resort’s focus on marine conservation and its surrounding natural […]

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.Here Baa Atoll wins three titles at World Luxury Hotel Awards 2026

.Here Baa Atoll has received three awards at the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2026, including the title of World’s Best Luxury New Resort. The private island retreat was also recognised as Best Luxury Private Island Resort in the Indian Ocean and Best Luxury Boutique Resort in the Maldives. Located within the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of […]

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Dhiraagu opens applications for Apprenticeship Programme 2027

Dhiraagu has opened applications for the 2027 intake of its Apprenticeship Programme, a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative aimed at providing young Maldivians with professional training and practical work experience. The Dhiraagu Apprenticeship Programme is designed to develop participants’ professional skills through structured training and exposure to a corporate working environment. The programme allows apprentices […]

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Milaidhoo Maldives’ Serenity Spa recognised for excellence in wellness

Milaidhoo Maldives’ overwater Serenity Spa has received the Best Hotel Spa award at the 2027 Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence, recognising the resort’s personalised wellness services and spa experiences. The awards ceremony was held at The Montcalm Mayfair in London on Monday, 2 November 2026. Milaidhoo Maldives was represented by Georgie Westley, Corporate Director […]

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JOALI introduces personalised NFT artworks as festive gifts for returning guests

JOALI has introduced a personalised festive gifting initiative for selected returning VIP guests, featuring original non-fungible token (NFT) digital artworks inspired by the resort’s geographical location and surrounding marine environment. The initiative is designed to recognise returning guests and strengthen relationships with those who have visited the resort on multiple occasions. The centrepiece of the […]

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Former Liverpool FC defender Martin Kelly to lead football camp at Avani+ Fares Maldives

Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort will host an Exclusive Kids’ Football Camp featuring former Liverpool FC defender Martin Kelly from 15 to 18 November 2026, offering young football enthusiasts an opportunity to train with a former Premier League player. The four-day programme is open to children aged five to 13 of all skill levels and will […]

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Reethi Faru Resort to host QUEENZ OF PIANO for festive season performances

Reethi Faru Resort has announced that internationally recognised piano duo QUEENZ OF PIANO will perform at the resort as part of its Christmas and New Year celebrations for the 2026/27 festive season. The duo will present three live performances on 29 December 2026, 31 December 2026 (New Year’s Eve) and 2 January 2027, offering guests […]

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Kandooma Maldives brings pirate-themed celebrations to festive season

Kandooma Maldives has announced its Christmas and New Year programme, titled Pirates’ Festive Adventure, featuring festive dining, family activities, marine excursions, live entertainment and wellness experiences. The programme will run from 22 December 2026 to 7 January 2027, offering a range of activities and celebrations for guests staying at the resort in South Malé Atoll. […]

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Thomas Weber on leading with people and purpose at Alila Kothaifaru Maldives

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One&Only Reethi Rah’s Ahmed Fazeen on building award-winning standards and careers in housekeeping

Ahmed Fazeen regards his decision to return to One&Only Reethi Rah as a turning point in his career. He had joined the resort’s pre-opening team in 2005 as a public area attendant, before leaving after a few years to work at another property. Two years later, he chose to come back. “I think that was […]

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Greg Allan on renewing Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa through its people and guest experiences

At Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa, the refurbishment programme reaches from villas and restaurants to the way guests plan their time on the island. For General Manager Greg Allan, these changes depend on understanding what guests value about the property and where their experience needs to improve. Speaking to Hotelier Maldives, Allan described […]

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One&Only Reethi Rah’s award-winning Ayaaz Mohamed on the foundations of F&B leadership

Before taking responsibility for food and beverage operations, Ayaaz Mohamed worked as a launch crew member, gardener, room boy and steward. Each role gave him a view of how a resort functions and what its employees contribute to a guest’s stay. Those experiences continue to inform the way he leads as Food & Beverage Manager […]

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Meet Sambe and Rilwan, the father-son duo sharing Maldivian culture at Anantara

For a country with such a tiny land footprint, the Maldives holds an impressively rich and diverse culture. Tourists may see flashes of it, but its true depth has always lived with the locals. Sambe and Rilwan, a father-and-son duo working at Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort and Anantara Veli Maldives Resort as Cultural Insiders, have […]

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MGH Island Transport: Delivering reliable marine transportation solutions for Maldives hospitality sector

Behind every resort operation is a complex network of logistics that ensures the seamless movement of resources, equipment, and materials. As the hospitality industry continues to evolve, dependable marine transportation remains an essential component in supporting successful resort operations, developments, and expansions across the Maldives. With over two decades of experience, MGH Island Transport has […]

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FHA Maldives 2026 to mark public launch of brand-new Manhattan Grand Hotel

One month to go until the Maldives’ premier hospitality exhibition takes over the country’s newest luxury venue. The countdown has begun. With just one month remaining, Food & Hospitality Asia Maldives (FHAM) 2026 is set to return from 7–9 September 2026, bringing together the biggest names in hospitality, food service and tourism for the Maldives’ […]

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GAGE Technology: Smart, safe technology solutions for modern hospitality in Maldives

The expectations of modern hospitality continue to evolve. Beyond exceptional guest experiences, today’s resorts and hotels are expected to deliver the highest standards of safety, operational efficiency, and connectivity. Meeting those expectations increasingly depends on technology that works intelligently behind the scenes. From luxury island resorts to hotels and residential developments, operators are increasingly adopting […]

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Starkiss Food: From fertile lands of Türkiye to Maldives’ finest kitchens

Welcome to the meeting point of freshness, trust, and professionalism. Starkiss Food was established with the mission of delivering the highest quality fresh fruits and vegetables from the fertile lands of Turkiye to international markets. With a strong operational structure and deep-rooted industry experience since 1980, the company has successfully expanded its global presence, particularly […]

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TechEngExpo: Highlighting core of hospitality operations

The Maldives presents a unique operational challenge for the hospitality industry, where resorts are dispersed across remote atolls, making it vital for properties to function as a self-reliant system producing its own electricity, managing water supply, treating sewage, and sustaining uninterrupted digital connectivity. These are not value-adds; they are critical infrastructure requirements in a geography […]

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CHEC: Shaping Maldives’ hospitality landscape, one resort at a time

With world-class resort construction and reclamation as its core strength, China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) is helping to redefine luxury tourism in the Maldives—project by project, island by island.The Maldives, a string of tropical atolls renowned for its turquoise waters and luxury resorts, has long captivated the world. Beneath the allure of its pristine beaches […]

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Spanish wine gala returns to COLOURS OF OBLU

The cult-favourite Martín Codax wine gala is back for a second sun-soaked run at COLOURS OF OBLU resorts and it is set to be even more delicious than before. The celebrations begin at OBLU NATURE Helengeli by SENTIDO on 31 August and 1 September, followed by OBLU SELECT Sangeli on 3 and 4 September. The […]

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The Coral Residences at Kandima Maldives: New era of luxury island living

In the heart of the Indian Ocean, where turquoise waters meet pristine white sands, a groundbreaking residential development is redefining luxury living in the Maldives. Pulse Hotels & Resorts, renowned for their innovative hospitality concepts, has unveiled The Coral Residences at Kandima Maldives—a first-of-its-kind integrated beachfront residential community that seamlessly blends the comforts of home […]

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Fighter’s retreat: Piotr Szeliga’s memorable escape to Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa Maldives

Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa Maldives recently hosted Piotr Szeliga, widely recognised in Poland as Szeli, a renowned MMA fighter, former hockey player, and bodybuilder. Stepping away from the ring, Szeliga embraced the resort’s serenity, luxury, and warm hospitality, creating cherished memories to begin the New Year. A highlight of his visit was a romantic candlelit dinner […]

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Reethi Beach Resort appoints Aishath Hamid as new Director of Sales and Marketing

Reethi Beach Resort has announced the appointment of Aishath Hamid as the new Director of Sales and Marketing. With over 18 years of experience in the hospitality and tourism industry, Aishath brings a proven track record of driving growth, fostering innovation, and enhancing brand visibility across diverse markets. Her career includes leadership roles in renowned […]

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Villa Resorts partners with Virgin Atlantic to unveil Villa Haven

Villa Resorts has launched a global campaign through Virgin Atlantic’s inflight entertainment system, introducing travellers on all routes to Villa Haven, its newest luxury flagship property located in the Maldives. Virgin Atlantic, renowned for its exceptional service and modern fleet, connects passengers to over 30 destinations across North America, the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, and the […]

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