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CDL Hospitality Trusts, a stapled entity made up of CDL Hospitality Real Estate Investment Trust, a real estate investment trust, and CDL Hospitality Business Trust, a business trust, announced that as of 1 November 2025, the resort now known as Raffles Maldives Meradhoo will be renamed The Halcyon...
STO General Trading has announced its participation in the Hotel Asia Exhibition 2025, one of the Maldivesâ largest and most anticipated food and beverage industry events. The exhibition, held at the HulhumalĂŠ Synthetic Track from October 20 to 22, brings together leading suppliers, hospitality...
Hotel Asia Exhibition and International Culinary Challenge is known as the event for the hospitality sector in the Maldives. The Culinary Challenge of this year (19 to 22 October 2025) features contests in more than 20 categories, primarily hosted at the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Studies,...
The luxury image of the Maldives is now evolving toward extra personalised and environmentally conscious opulence. Small private islands and overwater villas will remain the icons of our tourism. Sustainability and exclusivity enhance these iconic offerings. Eco-friendly architecture with...
The Ministry of Higher Education, Labor and Skills Development signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) on Monday with Maldives National University (MNU), and Islamic University of Maldives (IUM) to train Maldivians in foreign language communication skills. The initiative focuses on teaching...
The Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2025, the nationâs most prestigious gathering of resort general managers and hospitality leaders, concluded successfully on October 13, 2025 at Kurumba Maldives. This yearâs edition, themed âDigitalisation and Expanding Experiences,â brought together the industryâs...
Universal Resorts, which pioneered Maldivian hospitality over 50 years ago, on Tuesday, has rebranded to âVERSA Hospitalityâ as it eyes to become a guest-facing brand platform for international expansion. In a statement on Tuesday, the parent company of Universal Resorts, Universal Enterprises...
The Ministry of Tourism and Environment has officially opened bidding for the development and operation of tourism resorts in Shaviyani Atoll Nalandhoo and Hankede in Addu City, signaling major investment opportunities in both the northern and southern extremes of the Maldives. In its...
In the Maldives, tourism isnât just an industryâitâs the heartbeat of the nation. And every year, Hotel Asia Maldives brings the world of hospitality together right here in paradise. This is more than just an exhibition. Itâs where global suppliers, resort leaders, chefs, and innovators meet...
W Marriott Maldives Kaafu Atoll Island Resortis pleased to announce the appointment of Ahmed Adam as Director of Human Resources. With more than 17 years of experience in the Maldivian hospitality sector, Ahmed brings a wealth of knowledge and a leadership style rooted in empowerment and a...
Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts Maldiveshas announced an exclusive offer for members of its loyalty programme, Cinnamon DISCOVERY, part of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA). From 1 October to 30 November 2025, members can accelerate their journey towards elevated membership status with the Double Nights...
In celebration of National Tourism Day, Maagiri Hotel proudly collaborated with the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality at Maldives National University (MNU) to host an engaging and educational work session for hospitality students on October 5, 2025. The program was carefully designed to offer...