Alila Kothaifaru Maldives earns TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice 2026, placing it in the top 10% of hotels globally, backed by guest praise for marine experiences, dining, and personalized service.
Patina Maldives, Fari Islands is delighted to announce the appointment of Faraaz Tanveer as Director of Spa and Wellness, bringing with him a distinguished record of success in luxury hospitality and wellness across Asia and the Middle East.
Passionate sommelier Aleksandr Nakonechnyi joins the F&B team at Niyama Private Islands Maldives for a thrilling new chapter, as the entire resort experience is reimagined and its wining and dining made more tantalising than ever.
Chedi Hospitality partners with JIH Global to develop its first Maldives property featuring both boutique hotel and branded residences.
Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives is pleased to announce the promotion of Krisztina Vaszjunyina to Resort Manager, recognising her exceptional leadership, operational expertise, and dedication to delivering outstanding guest experiences at the award-winning luxury island retreat.
Olive Ridley turtle eggs laid in January hatched after nearly a decade absence, highlighting the resort's 20-year Marine Lab conservation program.
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands has appointed João Miguel Pais as Director of Food and Beverage, bringing extensive international leadership experience to further elevate the resort’s culinary and service offering.
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands is delighted to announce the appointment of Frédéric Marti as Resort Manager, further strengthening the resort’s leadership team with a globally accomplished luxury hospitality professional.
Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru and Dhawa Ihuru are pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Josefine Norrman as Director of Sales & Marketing, effective 5 March 2026.
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island proudly announces the appointment of Duncan Bond as Hotel Manager, ushering in a new era of purposeful leadership and contemporary energy at one of the Maldives’ most iconic destinations.
Vakkaru Maldives has announced the appointment of Ruwan Nalindra as the resort’s new Executive Chef. With more than 25 years of global culinary experience across luxury hotels, private islands, and fine dining destinations, Chef Ruwan brings a distinctive blend of creativity, craftsmanship, and leadership to Vakkaru’s culinary vision. He oversees all culinary operations across the resort’s portfolio of restaurants and bars, including Amaany, Isoletta, Onu, Cabana, Lagoon Bar, and Anguru Teppanyaki, with an approach centred on precision, authenticity, and a deep respect for ingredients, shaping dining experiences that feel considered, unique and expressive. Under his direction, Vakkaru Maldives continues to refine its philosophy of understated luxury, wellness, and sustainability, ensuring every culinary moment is both distinctive and memorable.
JOALI is pleased to announce the appointment of Lana Ghawi Zananiri as Global Director of Sales & Marketing, marking a significant step in the brand’s continued global growth and storytelling journey across its portfolio of distinctive island destinations.
Six Senses Kanuhura enters an exciting new chapter in its culinary journey with the appointment of Anne-Gaëlle Soobaya as Director of Food & Beverage, in addition to the full renovation and relaunch of Drift, the resort's secluded castaway island dining experience on Jehunuhura.
Six Senses Kanuhura enters an exciting new chapter in its culinary journey with the appointment of Kevin Fawkes as Executive Chef, in addition to the full renovation and relaunch of Drift, the resort's secluded castaway island dining experience on Jehunuhura.
Nobu Hospitality, is pleased to announce the debut of Nobu Hotel, Residences, and Restaurant Maldives located in the province of Laamu Atoll on the private island of Munyafushi. Developed in partnership with Sarat International, this landmark project marks Nobu's first venture into the Maldives.
The five-star private island resort joins GHA's network of 950+ hotels, giving 34 million loyalty members access to its luxury villas and facilities.
Centara's dual-resort Maldives property has generated 2.3M kWh of solar energy, recycled 22 tonnes of waste, and restored 350 coral fragments as part of company-wide net zero 2050 goals.
NH Collection Maldives Reethi Resort, Baa Atoll's long-standing retreat cherished by generations of guests, has been transformed into a fresh expression of Maldivian hospitality following an extensive refurbishment and rebrand. As the resort enters a new chapter, its enduring legacy has been reimagined for a modern-day traveller seeking meaningful discovery - with 105 transformed villas, refined restaurants and bars, dedicated family spaces, kids' facilities and a serene spa, all set within the elegantly landscaped natural island of Fonimagoodhoo.
The horizon of Meliá Hotels & Resorts expands to one of the most coveted destinations on the planet: the Maldives. In January 2026, the most international and renowned brand of Meliá Hotels International will open the doors of Meliá Whale Lagoon Maldives, a five-star, all-inclusive resort that invites guests to discover the essence of the Indian Ocean in an unparalleled natural setting, marking a new milestone in the company's global expansion.
The new eco-chi lifestyle island resort, Eri Maldives, has officially opened its doors in the North Malé Atoll, introducing a new standard of accessible island living. Located just a 45-minute speedboat ride from Velana International Airport, the resort combines the convenience of short-haul travel with the seclusion of a natural island, offering an immediate escape for travelers seeking authenticity over artificial luxury.