Opening of Aura Maldives in 2025/2026
With the opening of Aura Maldives in 2026, Pulse Hotels & Resorts, the luxury brand behind The Nautilus, Kandima and Nova Maldives, is set to elevate the Maldivian landscape once…
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Hotel and resort news, local celebrations and festivities, celebrities spotted in Maldives, environmental initiatives, political news, society, Awards, Events, Hotel rebranding and reopening…
Opening of Trump International Hotel Maldives in 2028
Trump Organization has announced the opening of its first property in the Maldives : the Trump International Hotel Maldives, a new luxury project developed in collaboration with Dar Global, one…
Kuredhivaru Resort & Spa : From Mövenpick to Mondrian
The upcoming Mondrian Maldives, set to open on Kuredhivaru Island in Noonu Atoll, will be the brand’s first resort in the country. Its opening is set for 2026. When Mövenpick…
Maldives Shark fishing Ban Update : 15 Years Later, the Dream at Risk ?
In 2010, the Maldives banned shark fishing and became a global sanctuary. Fifteen years later, new policies threaten that legacy. Discover what’s changing in 2025. It took fifteen years to…
Mirihi Island Resort Reopening. A Beloved Maldivian Classic Returns under Accor
Mirihi Island Resort reopening is coming soon under a new name and management : V Villas Maldives by MGallery, by Accor. Almost a year ago, our beloved Mirihi, a unique…
Raffles Maldives Meradhoo. From Jumeirah to The Halcyon Private Isles
One of the Maldives’ most exclusive resorts is entering a new chapter. The property once known as Jumeirah Dhevanafushi, later transformed into Raffles Maldives Meradhoo, is now preparing for its…
Shangri-La Villingili reopening is confirmed. Updated
Shangri-La’s Villingili Maldives is set for a December 2025 reopening. Discover the reopening timeline, Addu Atoll’s importance, and why this resort is one of the Maldives’ most iconic destinations. I…
Maldives Tourism Tax Increase Effective July 1, 2025
As of July 1, 2025, Maldives Tourism Goods and Services Tax (TGST) has raised to 17%. A new tax change has come into effect for all visitors to the Maldives.…
Opening of Meyyafushi Maldives in 2025
Set for opening on 1st October 2025, Meyyafushi Maldives is a five-star Premium All-Inclusive Boutique Resort located in Lhaviyani Atoll. The resort is part of BeKind, a hospitality group founded…
Madi Hiyaa’s Architecture and design Awarded as a World’s Most Beautiful Achievement
Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru restaurant Madi Hiyaa has been awarded as one of the World’s Most Beautiful Achievements at The Prix Versailles 2024 for its stunning architecture and design, recognizing it…
