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The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands Welcomes Local Artist Shimha Shakeeb, a Master of Watercolour Landscapes

Maldives

Movers and Shakers

Travel

PUBLISHED March 19, 2025

Sun Siyam Olhuveli Maldives Announces the Promotion of Akshit Dhar to Front Office Manager

Maldives

Movers and Shakers

Travel

PUBLISHED March 18, 2025

Seasoned Hotelier Michael Wieser Returns to Lead Lily Hotels as CEO!

PUBLISHED March 17, 2025

Meet the Marine Lab Team: Adlan F. Bakti Promoted to Assistant Sustainability Manager at Angsana Velavaru

Frankly Speaking

As per the latest Tourism Master Plan published, around 40% of international visitor stays were concentrated in Kaafu Atoll and the Greater Malé Region, a trend likely consistent in recent years. What innovative approaches can be adopted to promote tourism and increase visitor engagement in the northern and southern atolls of the Maldives?

PUBLISHED February 19, 2025

How do you anticipate the recent changes in the financial ecosystem of the Maldives will impact the tourism industry as we approach early 2025?

PUBLISHED January 05, 2025

What strategies can hotels and resorts adopt to align their operations with Sustainable Development Goals?

PUBLISHED December 10, 2024

For hoteliers and stakeholders in the Maldives tourism industry, what’s the best way to survive during periods of stormy economic turbulence, especially when taxes have also increased?

PUBLISHED November 10, 2024

How can the Maldives elevate its appeal to 'foodie' travelers who seek sustainable, authentic/traditional, and visually unique experiences? What strategies can be implemented to attract and engage this growing segment of gastronomy enthusiasts in the Maldives?

PUBLISHED October 06, 2024

Reviews

Maldives

Reviews

PUBLISHED February 12, 2020

A SANCTUARY for the SENSES - A review of Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru and Angsana Ihuru

Reviews

PUBLISHED August 31, 2019

Six Senses Laamu Introduces Handcrafted Chocolate Bars

Reviews

PUBLISHED August 27, 2019

Centara Invites Besties To Hang Out in the Maldives In NewBFF Breaks Initiative

Reviews

PUBLISHED August 23, 2019

All-Pool Loft-Style Water Villas Introduced at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru

Reviews

PUBLISHED August 04, 2019

The Worlds First 5G Travelling Smart Hotel in Australia

Reviews

PUBLISHED August 01, 2019

Emerald Maldives Resort and Spa opens on August

Reviews

PUBLISHED July 31, 2019

Baglioni Resort Maldives set to open in August 2019

Reviews

PUBLISHED July 30, 2019

Emirates paints Airbus A380 with Rugby Sevens livery

Reviews

PUBLISHED July 29, 2019

Amilla Fushi unveils striking new-look Lagoon Houses

Reviews

PUBLISHED July 25, 2019

Olu Tropical Water shuts plastic bottling plant, moves to glass bottles in bold environmental effort

Bon Appetit

Chicken Curry Pide

PUBLISHED January 06, 2022

Olivier Portret

Lily Beach Resort & Spa

Key West Onion-Crusted Prawn with Cuban Lentil Salad and Orange Habanero Vinaigrette

PUBLISHED December 08, 2021

Richard A. Thompson

Dusit Thani Maldives

GOSHT (LAMB) AUR VADI BIRYANI

PUBLISHED November 06, 2021

Tarique Aziz

Noku Maldives

Lomo saltado (Peruvian stir-fried beef)

PUBLISHED October 10, 2021

Hernan

LUX* North Malé Atoll

Salmon and quinoa poke bowl with tahini dressing

PUBLISHED September 05, 2021

Taylor Shearman

LUX* North Malé Atoll

SAii Lagoon Maldives Wins the Prestigious Hilton Connie Award Twice in Three Years

Banyan Group Publishes 2024 Sustainability Report

Teachers from 15 Schools Trained to Champion Sustainability Through Fehi Madharusa Framework

Sister Resorts Scoop Triple Win

Visit Maldives to Host “Maldivian Evening 2025” as a Multi-Sensory Journey to the Maldives in Dubai

SAii Lagoon Maldives Wins the Prestigious Hilton Connie Award Twice in Three Years

Banyan Group Publishes 2024 Sustainability Report

Teachers from 15 Schools Trained to Champion Sustainability Through Fehi Madharusa Framework

Sister Resorts Scoop Triple Win

Visit Maldives to Host “Maldivian Evening 2025” as a Multi-Sensory Journey to the Maldives in Dubai

Empowering Futures: Class of 2024 Graduates from Marriott International Maldives Apprenticeship Program

Donate to the Emirates Airline Foundation and Double the Impact to Improve the Lives of Children

Ashwin Handa Takes Over as Chief Operating Officer

Visit Maldives Hosts Successful Tourism Industry Insights Workshop with Consultant Sarah Mathews

The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort Invites Families for a Fun-Filled Summer Retreat

The Future of Indian Outbound Travel: A Decade of Growth and Opportunity

Maksan Ovens: Delivering Reliable Convection for Commercial Kitchens

Vuly & Rok: 10 Years Later, Still Living the Dream

The Art of Buffet Displays

Fish People: A Dive into Sustainable Watersports Apparel

Special Feature: Women of a Kind

10 Reasons to Visit Maldives in 2024 - WTM Special

From Hobbyist to Impressionist: A Lifelong Passion Transformed

Eid Ul-Adha Celebrations in the Maldives

Travel with a Purpose at Marriott Bonvoy’s Portfolio of Resorts in the Maldives

Milaidhoo Maldives Introduces 'Azure' – A New Beachside Culinary Retreat

A Toast to Tradition: An Evening with Champagne Delamotte

The Elephant and The Butterfly – A Flavor-Fueled Love Story at Hard Rock Hotel Maldives

Spring Flavours Take Flight with Chef Wassim Hallal at Soneva Fushi’s Flying Sauces

Iftar at Belle Amie Bistro

Ashwin Handa Takes Over as Chief Operating Officer

Jumeirah Olhahali Island Appoints New Director of Food & Beverage

Ali Shareef Appointed as Materials Manager at Angsana Velavaru

Banyan Tree Krabi Introduces New Executive Sous Chef

Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives Appoints Mohamed Ashraf as Resident Manager

Constance Moofushi: Where Passion Meets Excellence

The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands Welcomes Local Artist Shimha Shakeeb, a Master of Watercolour Landscapes

Sun Siyam Olhuveli Maldives Announces the Promotion of Akshit Dhar to Front Office Manager

Seasoned Hotelier Michael Wieser Returns to Lead Lily Hotels as CEO!

Meet the Marine Lab Team: Adlan F. Bakti Promoted to Assistant Sustainability Manager at Angsana Velavaru

How do you anticipate the recent changes in the financial ecosystem of the Maldives will impact the tourism industry as we approach early 2025?

What strategies can hotels and resorts adopt to align their operations with Sustainable Development Goals?

For hoteliers and stakeholders in the Maldives tourism industry, what’s the best way to survive during periods of stormy economic turbulence, especially when taxes have also increased?

How can the Maldives elevate its appeal to 'foodie' travelers who seek sustainable, authentic/traditional, and visually unique experiences? What strategies can be implemented to attract and engage this growing segment of gastronomy enthusiasts in the Maldives?

A SANCTUARY for the SENSES - A review of Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru and Angsana Ihuru

Six Senses Laamu Introduces Handcrafted Chocolate Bars

Centara Invites Besties To Hang Out in the Maldives In NewBFF Breaks Initiative

All-Pool Loft-Style Water Villas Introduced at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru

The Worlds First 5G Travelling Smart Hotel in Australia

Emerald Maldives Resort and Spa opens on August

Baglioni Resort Maldives set to open in August 2019

Emirates paints Airbus A380 with Rugby Sevens livery

Amilla Fushi unveils striking new-look Lagoon Houses

Olu Tropical Water shuts plastic bottling plant, moves to glass bottles in bold environmental effort

Chicken Curry Pide

Olivier Portret

Key West Onion-Crusted Prawn with Cuban Lentil Salad and Orange Habanero Vinaigrette

Richard A. Thompson

GOSHT (LAMB) AUR VADI BIRYANI

Tarique Aziz

Lomo saltado (Peruvian stir-fried beef)

Hernan

Salmon and quinoa poke bowl with tahini dressing

Taylor Shearman