Maldives Resorts News
The Maldives is known worldwide for its island resorts, from private-island luxury to new openings in remote atolls. We report on resort openings, ownership changes, staff and service, and the businesses behind the one-island-one-resort model.
St. Regis Maldives hosts Vekić, Badosa and Medvedev
The Dhaalu Atoll resort is running guest tennis residencies with Donna Vekić, Paula Badosa and Daniil Medvedev from 29 October to 27 November.
15 Maldives resorts hold Michelin Keys in 2026 guide
Four Maldives resorts hold Three MICHELIN Keys, four hold Two and seven hold One in the guide's 2026 hotel selection.
Alila Kothaifaru and Outrigger Maafushivaru win awards
Alila Kothaifaru Maldives was named Best Resort of the Year at the 2026 AHA Asia Hotel Awards, while OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru won Gold at the Magellan Awards.
Nowhere Private Island opens at .Here Baa Atoll
.Here Baa Atoll has opened Nowhere, a two-residence private island booked by one group of up to 24 guests, completing its two-island resort in Baa Atoll.
Conrad Maldives Michelin series runs to 7 December
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island hosts three Michelin-starred chefs for 12 dining events from 19 October to 7 December, including dinners at Ithaa.
490 Sun Siyam staff, guests join Pink Ribbon Run/Walk
Sun Siyam Resorts said 490 staff and guests joined the Cancer Society of Maldives' Pink Ribbon Run/Walk 2026 at five resorts and its Malé head office, contributing MVR 122,060.
More than 2.4 million trees planted under five-million-tree programme
The Environment Ministry says 2,463,339 trees have been planted under the government's five-million-tree drive, nearly half the target, with resorts leading.
Avaani Maldives resort opens in North Malé Atoll
Pulse Hotels and Resorts has announced the opening of Avaani Maldives, an eco-focused resort in North Malé Atoll about 45 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport.
Government to act on 161 stalled resort sites, minister says
Tourism Minister Mohamed Ameen says 161 islands and lagoons leased for resorts remain undeveloped, and that enforcement of new rules allowing leases to be terminated will start within a week. No lease has been terminated yet.
Nilaa Coral Island opens as Gaafu Dhaalu's third resort
The Tourism Ministry has announced the opening of Nilaa Coral Island Maldives on Gdh. Kodegalaa, a seven-villa resort for up to 40 guests and the third resort in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll.