I Went To The Maldives And Avoided The Beach—And I Don't Regret It

Forget the beaches—the real Maldives is found beyond the tourist-filled shores. Of course, the turquoise waters and white sand are breathtaking, but the islands’ true magic lies in adventure and culture. For those who want to skip the beach and...

Karan Veer Mehra unwinds in style at Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives

Karan Veer Mehra, the recently crowned winner of Bigg Boss 18, travelled to the Maldives to unwind and celebrate his victory in style. He chose Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives, the latest addition to the Centara Hotels & Resorts portfolio in the...

Futureshapers’ Workshop concludes with strategic insights for Maldives tourism

The Futureshapers’ Workshop, organised by Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC), concluded successfully at Meerumaa Hall in Malé. The full-day business-to-business event convened policymakers, industry leaders, and media representatives for strategic...

SO/ Maldives marks Pinktober with community-focused initiatives

This October, SO/ Maldives has joined the global movement for breast cancer awareness with a series of initiatives under the theme ‘We’re In It Together.’ As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitment, the resort is extending its...

The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort Awarded Green Globe Certification for Biodiversity Protection at Baa Atoll

Green Globe Certification has awarded The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort its first certification in recognition of its dedication to environmental stewardship and responsible practices. Set within the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll, the...

China finalizes debt relief measures, reaffirms support for maldives

China’s Ambassador to the Maldives, Kong Xianhua, announced on Tuesday that debt relief arrangements between the two countries have been finalised. Speaking at a ceremony held at Nasandhura Hotel to mark China’s National Day and the Mid-Autumn...

Sri Lankan and Bangladeshi envoys present credentials

New ambassadors from two neighboring countries – Sri Lanka and Bangladesh – have presented their credentials Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu. The new ambassadors – Sri Lankan High Commissioner Mohamed Rizvi Hassen and Bangladeshi High...

Ooredoo Fintech to join PayPal World, unlocking seamless global commerce for its consumers, merchants

Ooredoo Fintech CEO Mirko Giacco and PayPal president and CEO Alex Chriss during the signing ceremony. Ooredoo Fintech announced yesterday its intention to form a strategic collaboration with PayPal. Ooredoo Fintech will join leading global...

Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2025 to host Beyon Cyber CTO Abubakar Latif’s presentation on cybersecurity

Hotelier Maldives, the leading B2B hospitality media group in the Maldives, is set to host the ninth edition of the annual General Managers (GM) Forum on 13 October 2025 at Kurumba Maldives. Since its inception in 2016, the GM Forum has become the...

The Legacy Continues: Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru commemorates 30 years in Maldives

Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru, the first international luxury hotel brand to establish itself in the Maldives, celebrated its 30th anniversary on 24 September 2025 under the theme ‘The Legacy Continues.’ The milestone event honoured three decades of...

Canareef Resort Maldives unveils festive programme 2025

Canareef Resort Maldives is preparing to transform the holiday season into a tropical celebration with its Festive Programme 2025, combining traditional holiday experiences with the setting of the Maldivian islands. The programme, running from...

Ayada Maldives champions sustainability through island produce

Set within the vibrant Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, Ayada Maldives continues to set itself apart, not just as a destination for discerning travellers, but as a resort committed to responsible luxury. Beyond the palm-fringed villas and crystal-clear...

Finolhu hosts Maldives’ first PADI Mermaid Instructor Development Course

Dive Butler International, in collaboration with Finolhu, a Seaside Collection Resort, is highlighting the achievements of Mara Restelli, recognised as the Maldives’ only certified PADI Mermaid Instructor Trainer. With this rare qualification,...

Minor Hotels to reopen NH Collection Maldives Reethi Resort in December

Global hotel owner and operator Minor Hotels is set to relaunch Reethi Beach Resort in Maldives under its NH Collection brand in December 2025. The resort is currently in the final phase of a six-month extensive renovation programme which is being...

Dreaming of a Maldives getaway? Here’s the budget-friendly way to do it

The Maldives is known as much for its opulent resorts as it is for its delicate coral islands, pearl-white beaches and luminous blue waters. At the top resorts, private villas can often cost upwards of £5,000 a night but that doesn’t mean you...

Climate change will not wipe Maldives off global map, says senior diplomat

NEW DELHI, September 30. /TASS/. A senior Maldivian diplomat expressed confidence that his archipelagic country will be able to adjust to climate change and not disappear from the global map because of rising sea levels. Ahmed Shiaan, Maldivian...

Maldives’ Foreign Minister calls Palestinian injustice “Shame of the Century” at UNGA 80

At the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, Maldives’ Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Abdullah Khaleel, delivered a powerful address condemning Israel’s actions in Gaza and urging urgent reform of the global...

Sirru Fen Fushi partners with The Clay Studio Maldives to introduce pottery workshops

Sirru Fen Fushi – Private Lagoon Resort has partnered with The Clay Studio Maldives, the nation’s first dedicated pottery and ceramics studio, to introduce the art of pottery to the island. Through this collaboration, guests can now take part in...

Ifuru Island Maldives unveils New Orleans-inspired festive season 2025–26

Ifuru Island Maldives has announced its festive season programme, scheduled to take place from 21 December 2025 to 10 January 2026. This year’s celebrations will draw inspiration from the soulful rhythms and vibrant atmosphere of New Orleans,...

Alila Kothaifaru Maldives advances World of Care Commitment with education and marine projects

This month, Alila Kothaifaru Maldives demonstrated its World of Care commitment through initiatives focused on enhancing the educational experience of local children and safeguarding the marine environment. As part of its ongoing support for R....