Vaagali Maldives, Vignette Collection

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, announces the signing of Vaagali Maldives, Vignette Collection with partner Vaagali Investment Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of Gateway Maldives Pvt Ltd, a leading tourism development company in the Maldives.

Set to open in late 2026, the resort will feature 52 land and overwater villas, offering guests soulful, immersive stays on Vaagali island - a boutique jewel in the Indian Ocean shaped by the legacy and devotion of a Maldivian family. This treasured sanctuary will now welcome a new generation of travellers seeking one-of-a-kind stays.

Vaagali Maldives, Vignette Collection will expand IHG's presence in the Maldives, joining Noku Maldives, Vignette Collection, and further building the company's Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio in the region alongside its Six Senses and InterContinental brands.

Defined by its untouched natural beauty and intimate scale, the island features naturally formed underwater caves - a rare geological wonder that reveals its ancient origins and offers guests a remarkable marine exploration experience. Immersive nature encounters invite guests to reconnect with the environment, with themselves, and with the traditions that shape Maldivian island life.

The resort will spearhead initiatives including coral restoration, reef-health monitoring, responsible energy and waste management, reduced single-use plastics, and the protection and regeneration of native vegetation. Locally sourced materials and craft-led design elements further reinforce its commitment to responsible development.

Guests will choose from one-, two-, and three-bedroom pool villas all with a yoga pavilion, complemented by a 3,000-square-metre spa which includes aqua wellness facilities and wellness programmes, a natural freshwater swimming pool, a sports complex with paddle courts, kids club and five unique dining experiences.

Maldives tourism remains strong, with 1.7 million international arrivals from January to October 2025 - a 10% year-on-year increase, and placing the country on track to reach its target of 2.3 million arrivals this year.

Vaagali Maldives, Vignette Collection will be IHG's sixth property in the Maldives, joining Six Senses Kanuhura Maldives, Six Senses Laamu, InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort, Noku Maldives, Vignette Collection and Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives. Since its launch in 2021, Vignette Collection has attracted owners seeking the strength of IHG's global platform while preserving each hotel's individuality. Vaagali Maldives, Vignette Collection will join a growing portfolio of 68 open and pipeline properties, strengthened by recent openings in Dubai, Lima, Osaka, and Shanghai.

**As of 30 September 2025

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