The Arrival

Visit Maldives announces “Across Maldives 2026” – An ambitious underwater Record attempt

Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has announced “Across Maldives 2026,” an ambitious underwater record attempt by Maldivian diver Shafraz Naeem. Set to begin on January 23, 2026, the expedition marks the inaugural record attempt of the year for the Visit Maldives Book of Records. Across Maldives 2026 will see Shafraz attempt two records as he journeys […]

Dhiraagu Enhances Service Access with New Partner Shop in Hulhumale’

Dhiraagu has opened a new partner shop in Hulhumalé, further enhancing access to its services for customers in the area. Dhiraagu services are now available at the Maldives Service Shop located on Hulhumale’ Phase 1, Huvandhumaa Higun (Commercial Unit A-01-04, 23000). This new partner shop offers greater convenience for the growing population in the area, […]

Big Names, Bigger Smiles: Football Legends Fernando Torres and Mark Noble Host Kids’ Football Camp at Siyam World Maldives

Maldives, January 2026: Carefully planned yet effortlessly organic, Siyam World Maldives set the stage for two unforgettable football experiences as Fernando Torres and Mark Noble transformed the festive holidays into shared moments of play and discovery.  Phones stayed tucked away, screens forgotten, and more than fifty young players found themselves fully present in moments of […]

Maldives outshines global giants in TripAdvisor’s elite ‘Best of the Best’ rankings

Maldives has once again cemented its status as a premier global destination, securing a prestigious spot in the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best awards for 2026. This elite accolade is reserved for the top 1% of TripAdvisor’s 8 million listings, representing the pinnacle of travel excellence. The rankings are determined by the quality […]

Sun Siyam Iru Veli Hosts Italian University Delegation for Sustainability and CSR Learning Programme

Malé, Maldives, January 16th, 2026 – Sun Siyam Iru Veli welcomed a delegation of hospitality students and professors from the University of Milano-Bicocca, Italy, on January 11, 2026, as part of a sustainability and corporate social responsibility learning programme. The visiting group comprised 20 participants, including hospitality students and academic staff specialising in tourism and […]

Roboman to take the Stage at Dhiraagu First Speedboat Lucky Draw Event

Dhiraagu has announced that Roboman will be taking the stage at the special lucky draw event where the winner of the first speed boat of their ‘Enrol & WIN 2 Speedboats’ promotion will be announced. The event will take place this Friday, at Dhiraagu Beach, Hulhumale Phase 2 from 4:00p.m. onwards, promising an exciting evening […]

Visit Maldives elevates global destination presence with robust Q1 2026 exhibition schedule

Visit Maldives will kick off 2026 with a strong global presence at leading travel trade shows during the first quarter of the year, reinforcing the Maldives’ position as one of the world’s most desirable tourism destinations and strengthening partnerships across key source markets. In Q1 2026, Visit Maldives will participate in several leading global travel […]

Kurumba Maldives Announces Exclusive Culinary Collaboration with Acclaimed UK Columnist and Cookbook Author Meera Sodha

Kurumba Maldives is thrilled to announce an exciting culinary collaboration with acclaimed food columnist and cookbook author Meera Sodha. Scheduled from 13 to 15 February 2026, this partnership brings Meera Sodha’s celebrated plant-forward cooking philosophy to the coral shores of Kurumba for a series of curated dining experiences. This special activation sees Sodha join forces […]

Maldives Marine Expo 2026: Announces Sponsors & Partners

– 14th JANUARY 2026 – Maldives Marine Expo, the official exhibition of the National Boating Association of Maldives (NBAM) and the longest-running marine exhibition in the Maldives, is set to return in 2026 with unparalleled grandeur. Organized by MEDIUM Events Pvt Ltd, this flagship event will take place from 5th to 8th of February 2026, […]

Maldives Culture & Food Festival opens tonight, celebrating a defining year for tourism

The Maldives Culture & Food Festival 2025 opens this evening at Hulhumalé Central Park, marking the start of a three-day national celebration of Maldivian culture, cuisine, and community, while also recognising a defining year for the country’s tourism sector as the Maldives welcomes the New Year. Organised by Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) in collaboration with […]