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Kabita Singh to mark International Chefs’ Day at Sun Siyam Olhuveli Maldives

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Sun Siyam Olhuveli Maldives will welcome award-winning food creator Kabita Singh, the personality behind Kabita’s Kitchen, for a special culinary residency in October to mark International Chefs’ Day on 20 October 2026. Known for making everyday Indian cooking accessible to a wide audience, Singh will move from her digital kitchen to the Maldives, joining the […]

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ELE|NA partners with Ananta Hotels & Resorts to expand wellness footprint in India

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ELE|NA (Elements of Nature), the award-winning luxury wellness and spa brand of Atmosphere Wellness Pvt. Ltd., has announced a strategic partnership with Ananta Spa & Resort, Ajabgarh, to operate the resort’s wellness sanctuary under the ELE|NA Ayur identity. Established across the Maldives’ luxury resort destinations and now operating across the Maldives and India, ELE|NA carries […]

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Madifushi Private Island named ‘Sensation of the Year’ at Global Destination Awards 2026

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Madifushi Private Island has been named “Sensation of the Year” at the Global Destination Awards 2026, marking a proud milestone for the resort and its team. The award was presented during a gala ceremony held in Moscow, bringing together leading hospitality professionals, international brands, travel experts, celebrities, and media representatives. Established by World Fashion Channel […]

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Kabita Singh to mark International Chefs’ Day at Sun Siyam Olhuveli Maldives

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Sun Siyam Olhuveli Maldives will welcome award-winning food creator Kabita Singh, the personality behind Kabita’s Kitchen, for a special culinary residency in October to mark International Chefs’ Day on 20 October 2026. Known for making everyday Indian cooking accessible to a wide audience, Singh will move from her digital kitchen to the Maldives, joining the […]

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ELE|NA partners with Ananta Hotels & Resorts to expand wellness footprint in India

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ELE|NA (Elements of Nature), the award-winning luxury wellness and spa brand of Atmosphere Wellness Pvt. Ltd., has announced a strategic partnership with Ananta Spa & Resort, Ajabgarh, to operate the resort’s wellness sanctuary under the ELE|NA Ayur identity. Established across the Maldives’ luxury resort destinations and now operating across the Maldives and India, ELE|NA carries […]

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Madifushi Private Island named ‘Sensation of the Year’ at Global Destination Awards 2026

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Madifushi Private Island has been named “Sensation of the Year” at the Global Destination Awards 2026, marking a proud milestone for the resort and its team. The award was presented during a gala ceremony held in Moscow, bringing together leading hospitality professionals, international brands, travel experts, celebrities, and media representatives. Established by World Fashion Channel […]

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JOALI BEING earns Three MICHELIN Keys, MICHELIN Guide’s highest hotel distinction

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JOALI BEING, the transformative well-living island in the Maldives, celebrates a defining milestone as it is awarded Three MICHELIN Keys, progressing from Two Keys to the MICHELIN Guide’s highest hotel distinction. The recognition marks an important moment in the evolution of JOALI BEING and celebrates its distinctive philosophy of the Joy of Well-Living, an invitation […]

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Canareef Resort Maldives expands wellness programme with yoga, meditation and holistic healing

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Canareef Resort Maldives is expanding its wellness programme with a broader range of yoga, meditation and holistic experiences led by Karan Kumar, Yoga Professional and Holistic Healer. Based at Canareef as an in-house Wellness Practitioner, Karan brings extensive experience in yoga, meditation, Reiki and energy healing, with a professional career spanning wellness centres and resorts […]

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You & Me Maldives named Best Adults-Only Resort at TTM Awards 2026

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You & Me Maldives has been named Best Adults-Only Resort at the Travel Trade Maldives (TTM) Awards 2026, recognising the resort’s positioning, guest experiences and continued focus on adults-only hospitality in the Maldives. The award was presented during the TTM Awards & Gala 2026, held at CROSSROADS Maldives on 27 August 2026, marking the conclusion […]

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Festive season 2026: Marriott International unveils celebrations across Maldives luxury portfolio

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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 […]

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Eagle Hills’ $20bn waterfront project in Maldives targets one million annual visitors, $2bn tourism revenue

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The Government of Maldives and Abu Dhabi-based real estate developer Eagle Hills have signed a commercial terms agreement for the development of Maldives Waterfront and Marina, a proposed integrated island destination in the Ras Malé area with an overall development scale of around USD 20 billion. The agreement establishes the shared vision and principal commercial […]

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From daily operations to reef: Making marine conservation part of guest experience at OBLU SELECT Sangeli

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From recognition to responsibility: Ahmed Zahir on building Maldivian leadership at Angsana Velavaru

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When Ali Shareef was named Procurement Personality of the Year at the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026, the recognition reached beyond one employee and one department. It highlighted a function on which every part of an island resort depends, and it gave Angsana Velavaru a public example of the Maldivian career development that General Manager Ahmed […]

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People at the centre: Iyufa Amir’s approach to HR at Madifushi Private Island

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At the heart of every memorable island experience is a team that feels supported, valued and inspired. Madifushi Private Island is highlighting Iyufa Amir, Human Resources Manager, whose people-first approach and strategic expertise help shape the culture behind the resort’s guest experience. For Iyufa, hospitality has always been about people. Behind every villa, every thoughtful […]

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Evolution, not revolution: Kuredhivaru prepares for its next chapter as Mondrian Maldives

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After seven years of building a position in the Maldives resort market, Kuredhivaru Resort & Spa is preparing for a change in identity. The resort will become Mondrian Maldives, bringing the Mondrian lifestyle brand to its private island setting in Noonu Atoll. For General Manager Stanislaw Pajdzinski, however, the transition is not about starting again. […]

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Business of island hospitality: Ventive Hospitality’s Ranjit Batra on managing resort assets in Maldives

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For a hotel owner, the Maldives presents a particular equation. A resort is not simply a collection of rooms supported by restaurants, a spa and recreational facilities. On an island, the owner is responsible for an operating environment that includes power generation, water production, waste management, marine ecosystems, staff infrastructure, transport and logistics, alongside the […]

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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

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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

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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

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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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