Heidi Grimwood, Senior Vice President, ELE|NA by Atmosphere Wellness is confirmed as headline keynote speaker at Maldives Wellness Experience and Travel Symposium, scheduled for May 2026. Her keynote will explore strategies for positioning the Maldives as a leading wellness destination, leveraging AI to personalize guest experiences, advancing sustainability initiatives, and …

The Maldives Wellness Experience and Travel Symposium, scheduled for May 2026, is now open for proposals from speakers (and sponsors). The event is to take place over two days in a scenic location in the Maldives with an expected audience of global and local wellness leaders, travel and hospitality professionals, …

Boduge Residence – Master Bedroom In its serene tropical setting, Alila Kothaifaru Maldives adds two new categories to their collection of one-bedroom beach and overwater villas. Introducing the two new villa categories: the Two-Bedroom Beach Pool Villas and the exclusive Boduge Residence. Designed for families, couples or groups of friends, …

A new annual event to promote the Maldives to wellness travellers and celebrate the natural beauty and tropical climate of the destination is announced for May 2026. Organised by Island Healers (an imprint of Soft Atoll Maldives), in association with The Maverick Hotel, Maldives Wellness Experience and Travel Symposium is …

Siyam World has launched Maldives’ first dedicated Plastic Upcycling Center in collaboration with environmental NGO CLEAN Maldives. The initiative marks a significant step forward in promoting environmental wellness through sustainable hospitality practices, sparking wider conversations about responsible waste management with community-led environmental action. The upcycling center is the first of …

Ada Ooi Brings Her Signature INTEGRATV Healing to Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa this August This Summer, the Island Spa at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa is inviting guests to embark on a journey with globally renowned integrative medicine practitioner Ada Ooi to recalibrate the nervous …

Emirates is expanding its Premium Economy service to more routes in the Maldives and Sri Lanka, now available on its upgraded Boeing 777 aircraft. Starting 18 July, Premium Economy will be offered on the Dubai–Colombo route (EK650/651), making it the second daily flight to Sri Lanka with this class. Added …

Villa Resorts has been recognised in the TopHotels “Top 100 Hotels of the Year 2024” list, with two of its properties, Villa Park and Villa Nautica, featured among the highest- rated hotels based on guest reviews from Russia and the CIS. TopHotels is one of the most widely used hotel …

The adults-only resort partners with Italy’s science-based cosmeceutical brand to introduce exclusive facial treatments and retail skincare. Mercure Maldives Kooddoo is to become the first resort in the Maldives to feature an exclusive partnership with Doctor G Skincare, the high-performance dermocosmetic line founded by Italian actor, aesthetic doctor, and dental …

Alila Kothaifaru Maldives has announced the launch of Spa Alila Detox Programme, a transformative five-night wellness retreat that adopts a scientific and holistic approach to sustainable weight management and overall well-being. Moving beyond conventional weight loss programmes, the retreat centres on achieving inner balance, fostering healthy long-term habits, and nurturing …