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Celebrate Halloween in style at InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort is set to transform into a realm of moonlit enchantment this October, unveiling a Spooktacular line-up of Halloween-inspired experiences for guests of all ages. From imaginative family activities to...

The St. Regis Maldives to Welcome Tash & Andre for Exclusive Wellness Residency
MALDIVES – October 15, 2025 – The St. Regis Maldives invites guests to a transformative wellness journey with world-renowned Master Pilates Instructor Tash Barnard and distinguished Performance & Wellbeing Coach Andre Barnard. From November 3 to...

Ifuru Island Maldives Unveils Kai: A Dynamic New Teppanyaki Experience
Ifuru Island Maldives proudly announces the launch of Kai, an exciting new addition to its culinary scene, offering guests an authentic Japanese teppanyaki dining experience with a Maldivian twist. At Kai, guests gather around the communal teppan...

From hashtags to human connection: Experts at GM Forum 2025 explore how Maldives can win digital traveller
At the ninth edition of the Hotelier Maldives General Managers Forum 2025, a panel of distinguished industry leaders came together to discuss “Destination Marketing in the Digital Era: Building Maldives’ Global Presence Beyond the Beach.” The...

Trip.com’s Ru Yi at Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2025: AI, connection and future of travel
At the ninth edition of the Hotelier Maldives General Managers (GM) Forum 2025, Ru Yi, Assistant Vice President of International Markets, APAC at Trip.com Group, delivered a keynote address titled ‘Travel in the Age of Digital Transformation.’...

The Nautilus Maldives reimagines Valentine’s as celebration of unwritten moments
This Valentine’s Day, The Nautilus Maldives invites guests to immerse themselves in Unwritten Nights — a celebration of love that unfolds freely, without schedules or scripts. At this ultra-luxury bohemian private island retreat, romance flows at...

Season shaped by sea: Kandolhu Maldives unveils its 2025 festive celebrations
Kandolhu Maldives has unveiled its festive programme for the 2025 holiday season, running from 19 December through to the New Year, promising guests a celebration filled with style, warmth, and Maldivian charm. The island’s festive calendar blends...

Milaidhoo Maldives introduces The Gentlemen’s Retreat in honour of International Men’s Day
In celebration of International Men’s Day on 19 November 2025, Milaidhoo Maldives has announced The Gentlemen’s Retreat — a bespoke wellness experience exclusively designed for the modern gentleman. Offered as both a transformative three-day...

Siyam World Maldives: The Ultimate Active Family Getaway
If you equate the Maldives with lying on a sun lounger doing not a lot other than dipping your toes in the water and having a relaxing time, think again. The Maldives may be synonymous with honeymoons and couples holidays but it if you head to...

Maldives needs an ‘earthquake’ to eradicate corruption
The Maldives needs a strong ‘earthquake’ to eradicate the corruption gripping the country, says former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom. During a townhall meeting on Sunday night by Yameen’s People’s National Front (PNF), the former Maldivian...

Hospitality Reimagined: Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2025 Embraces the Digital Wave
The Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2025, the nation’s most prestigious gathering of resort general managers and hospitality leaders, concluded successfully on October 13, 2025 at Kurumba Maldives. This year’s edition, themed “Digitalisation and...

Registrations open for Ooredoo Fun Run 2025
Ooredoo Maldives has opened registrations for this year's edition of its annual Fun Run, set to take place on December 19 in Hulhumale'. Billed as the “happiest run in the Maldives,” the event invites participants of all ages and fitness levels to...

Adhuham: First Maldivian featured in The World Album
Ahmed Adhuham, vocalist for the band 2ofus, is the first Maldivian artist to be included in The World Album, an international music project. This project is featured in Billboard Magazine’s Grammy Contenders Issue and is officially on the GRAMMY...

21st BML Interschool Swimming Competition Showcases Young Talent and Team Spirit
The 21st edition of the BML Interschool Swimming Competition concluded today at the Hulhumalé Mini Sports Complex Swimming Pool, marking the end of six days of spirited competition and youth athleticism. This year’s event brought together 365...

Maldives Travel Warning: Is Your Dream Holiday Now a Terrorist Target?
Imagine the Maldives: turquoise waters lapping against the stilts of overwater villas, a destination synonymous with the perfect, serene escape. This idyllic image, however, has been clouded by a recent travel advisory citing potential terrorist...

Liu Bolin in the Maldives
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands announces a landmark residency bringing together two cultural icons – acclaimed Chinese performance artist and photographer Liu Bolin, known as The Invisible Man, and Maison Ruinart, the first established...

World News | Maldives Becomes 1st Country to Achieve Triple Elimination of Mother-to-child Transmission of HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis B: WHO
Colombo [Sri Lanka], October 14 (ANI): The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday validated the Maldives as the first country in the world to achieve the triple elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis...

India vs Singapore Prediction, Lineups, TV Info & Betting Tips – AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers
India face a must-win clash against Singapore in their AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao on Tuesday, October 14. After a 1–1 draw in the away leg, the Blue Tigers must secure all three points at home to...

Coca-Cola appoints Mario Perera as Country Head for Sri Lanka and Maldives
The Coca-Cola Company yesterday announced the appointment of Mario Perera as Country Head for Sri Lanka and the Maldives. With over 14 years of experience in the food and beverage (F&B) industry, Mario brings extensive regional and global...

Season of joy awaits at Kuramathi Maldives this Christmas and New Year
Kuramathi Maldives is set to welcome guests into the spirit of the festive season with a thoughtfully curated programme of celebrations designed to delight families and travellers of all ages. Blending vibrant activities with the island’s natural...