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Latest News from the Maldives.
Hotel and resort news, local celebrations and festivities, celebrities spotted in Maldives, environmental initiatives, political news, society, Awards, Events, Hotel rebranding and reopening…
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…
W Maldives is Scheduled To Reopen In March 2025
W Maldives will reopen on March 1st, 2025, showcasing once again W Hotels’ design excellence. The resort returns to the dreamy Maldives scene with fully reimagined villas, cutting-edge dining concepts,…
Opening of six new resorts by Six & Six Private Islands in Maldives in 2025/2026
Six & Six Private Islands enters the Maldives with the opening of six new resorts in South Malé Atoll in 2025 and 2026. Six & Six Private Islands is launching…
Sun Siyam Resorts New Seaplanes Celebrate Maldivian Traditions and Artistry
Discover Sun Siyam Resorts’ new seaplanes : flying masterpieces of Maldivian art, inspired by the traditions and culture of the islands. Sun Siyam Resorts new seaplanes are a masterpiece of…
Rebranding of Reethi Beach Resort into NH Collection in 2025
Reethi Beach Resort Maldives will undergo major renovations as part of its rebranding and is set to reopen late 2025. This stunning island property will become the second NH Collection…
The Maldives New Resorts Scheduled For Opening In 2025
Let’s take a close look at the new and upcoming resorts set to debut this year in the Maldives. This year, the island nation will welcome 8 new properties, with…
Opening of Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives in 2025
Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives upcoming opening in February 2025 will mark the expansion of Centara’s portfolio in the island nation. Scheduled to receive its first guests on February, 1st, the…
Maldives: New Tax Amendments to Impact Travelers Starting November 2024
Maldives new tax amendments to impact travelers starting November 2024 until January 2025. The Maldives government has announced a series of amendments to tax laws, mirroring the changes travelers experienced…
