Maldives

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Atmosphere Core signs 10th Maldives resort, set to open in 2027

Sun, 27 Sep 2026

Atmosphere Core has signed its 10th resort in the Maldives, with ONE BANYAN Amaraa Faru An Atmosphere Hotel scheduled to open in March 2027 in Kaafu Atoll.

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Maldives, Eagle Hills sign commercial terms for $20bn global destination

Mon, 21 Sep 2026

The Government of Maldives and Eagle Hills have signed a commercial terms agreement to develop “Maldives Waterfront and Marina” in Ras Malé. Valued at about $20 billion across phases, the integrated destination will combine international hospitality, premium residences and a world-class marina.

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Etihad Guest partners with Maldivian to expand Maldives access

Thu, 17 Sep 2026

Etihad Guest, the loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, has signed a partnership with Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, to expand travel options for members heading to the island nation.

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dnata Travel brings back ‘Secret Stays’ as demand for curated escapes grows

Wed, 08 Jul 2026

dnata Travel has relaunched its Secret Stays campaign, offering UAE travellers curated luxury escapes with surprise resorts. The Maldives package includes accommodation, meals, transfers and premium benefits, reflecting strong demand for convenient summer holiday experiences.

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Maxx Royal brings its distinctive hospitality to Maldives in autumn 2027

Mon, 13 Jul 2026

Maxx Royal, known for its celebrated resorts in Türkiye, will bring the brand’s distinctive philosophy of hospitality to the Maldives, one of the world’s most extraordinary island settings, next year.

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Luxury meets longevity: New era of wellness retreats in Maldives

Fri, 10 Jul 2026

As longevity continues to shape the future of wellness globally, THE OZEN COLLECTION is redefining the luxury resort experience through personalised, science-led wellbeing practices.

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Sun Siyam Vilu Reef Maldives launches 50 new overwater villas

Tue, 30 Jun 2026

Sun Siyam Vilu Reef Maldives has launched its new Ocean Signature Villas with Pool and Slide, adding 50 overwater accommodations to the resort. The collection includes 48 one-bedroom villas and two two-bedroom villas.

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Maldives tops UAE summer travel destinations: dnata Travel

Sun, 28 Jun 2026

The Maldives has emerged as the leading destination for UAE travellers this summer, accounting for one in five international hotel bookings, according to dnata Travel’s latest data. Thailand, Mauritius, Canada and Australia complete the top five most-booked destinations.

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Emirates launches Travel Rehearsal programme in Maldives

Tue, 23 Jun 2026

Emirates has conducted its first-ever Travel Rehearsal programme in the Maldives, helping children with autism and their families gain confidence in air travel through a guided airport experience at Velana International Airport (MLE).

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Chedi Hospitality expands to Maldives with JIH Global partnership

Thu, 02 Apr 2026

Chedi Hospitality, a leader in luxury lifestyle and design-led hospitality, has announced a strategic partnership with JIH Global Investments to enter the Maldives.