IHG debuts Vignette Collection in Maldives with Noku Maldives

IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Noku Maldives, Vignette Collection, marking the debut of the Vignette Collection brand in the Maldives. The addition of Noku Maldives to IHG’s fast-growing Vignette Collection, a family of...

Maldives bans smoking for life for anyone born after 2007, world’s first generational tobacco ban

The Maldives has become the first country in the world to implement a lifetime smoking ban for an entire generation. Under a new law that took effect on November 1, anyone born after January 2007 will be prohibited from smoking or purchasing...

Philippine Airlines pivots to luxury travel, seeks new routes to Maldives, Palau

Philippine Airlines (PAL) is pivoting its strategy toward premium leisure, targeting new routes to the luxury island paradise of the Maldives and the world-class diving mecca of Palau. In a filing with the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB), the Lucio...

Maldives Becomes First Nation With Generational Smoking Ban

The Maldives has made history by becoming the world’s first country to fully enforce a generational smoking prohibition, banning anyone born on or after January 1, 2007 from ever purchasing, using, or being sold tobacco products within its...

Snow, sand, stars: Celebrate festive season in Maldives with COMO Hotels & Resorts

This festive season, COMO Hotels and Resorts invites guests to embrace the spirit of celebration in the Maldives, where the rhythm of the ocean sets the tone for a time of reflection, connection and joy. Both COMO Maalifushi and COMO Cocoa Island...

Maldives Reopens Gulper Shark Fishing Under Strict Regulatory Controls

The Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources has officially reopened gulper shark fishing in the Maldives, marking the end of a years-long moratorium that had been imposed over conservation concerns. The ministry confirmed the decision on...

Workshop in Kulhudhuffushi under the “Climate Change and Human Mobility Project”

A workshop was held in Kulhudhuffushi City on October 30 under the “Climate Change and Human Mobility Project.” This workshop was a one-day event organized by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in collaboration with the...

The Standard, Maldives launches ‘We Got You Covered’ campaign to ensure seamless stay, rain or shine

Autograph Collection Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, has announced the opening of The Halcyon Private Isles Maldives, Autograph Collection. Inspired by the myth of Alcyone, the resort’s...

Visit Maldives announces second edition of Burunu Boma Global Sport Fishing Tournament

Visit Maldives Club, in partnership with Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC), officially announced the return of the Burunu Boma Global Sport Fishing Tournament, set to take place from 13–15 June 2026. Following the success of its inaugural edition,...

Autograph Collection Hotels Debuts in the Maldives with The Halcyon Private Isles

Autograph Collection Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, announces the opening of The Halcyon Private Isles Maldives, Autograph Collection. Inspired by the myth of Alcyone, the resort’s name...

Autograph Collection Hotels makes Maldives debut with The Halcyon Private Isles

Autograph Collection Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, has announced the opening of The Halcyon Private Isles Maldives, Autograph Collection. Inspired by the myth of Alcyone, the resort’s...

The Standard, Maldives rolls out ‘We Got You Covered’ initiative for all-weather experiences

Even paradise has its cloudy days, but The Standard, Maldives is redefining island time, rain or shine. Known globally for its playful spirit and genuinely people-first approach, the resort is formally announcing its comprehensive “We Got You...

How Tencent is Readying Climate Tech for Supply Chains

The programme is structured around four key technology areas that hold substantial potential for industrial and supply chain transformation. These include carbon dioxide removal, industrial decarbonisation for steel production, carbon capture and...

Autograph Collection Hotels Debuts in the Maldives with The Halcyon Private Isles – A Signature Retreat of Individuality and Immersion

Autograph Collection Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy's global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, announces the opening of The Halcyon Private Isles Maldives, Autograph Collection. Inspired by the myth of Alcyone, the resort's name...

Solih applauds Amir for revolutionizing how Maldivians experience news

Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has lauded the work of RaajjeTV’s Head of Programmes and Coordination Amir Saleem, describing it as exactly what the people of the Maldives need. Speaking at the “Hoarafushi Day” ceremony held on Thursday...

Journey Beyond the Horizon: The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands Presents Celestial Festive

As the year draws to a close, The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands invites guests to embrace the wonder of the cosmos with Celestial Festive, an experience inspired by the mysteries and harmony of the universe. From December 22, 2025, to...

Interview: Maldivian president expresses readiness to build Maldives-China community with shared future

by Xinhua writers Wu Yue, Chen Dongshu COLOMBO, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) -- Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu has said that his country is willing to continue working closely with China to build a community with a shared future and create a brighter...

Maldives tables USD 4.2 Billion budget for 2026

Minister of Finance and Planning Moosa Zameer on Thursday presented the government’s USD 4.2 billion (MVR 64.9 billion) budget for 2026 to Parliament, highlighting fiscal sustainability and debt reduction as key goals. Minister Zameer said the...

Maldives unveils budget to focus on fiscal resilience

COLOMBO, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) -- The Maldivian government on Thursday unveiled a 4.2 billion U.S. dollar national budget for 2026, with a focus on managing debt obligations and strengthening long-term fiscal stability. A total of 603.1 million dollars...

Guardians of reef: Ayada Maldives leads marine preservation

Nestled within the pristine waters of the Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, Ayada Maldives stands as a sanctuary for those who seek more than beauty, a place where the ocean’s rhythm shapes the soul of the island. Beyond the turquoise lagoons and gentle waves,...