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Enjoy ‘Melody of your Imagination’ Experience at Velaa Private Island this festive season
Velaa Private Island is the most magical place to be at this festive time of the year and the perfect place to create the most unforgettable experiences. Countless special moments, exciting activities, and a lineup of world-class entertainments are waiting for you.
Velaa Private Island will be celebrating their 8th birthday, Santa’s arrival, and wonderful Christmas Celebration as well as, ‘Melody of your imagination’ experience, an unrivalled New Year’s Eve show to welcome the new year of 2022 this December.
Velaa’s 8the Birthday will be kicking off the festive season with a gala cocktail party at the Avi Bar. All guests will be welcome to join for pre-dinner drinks and specialty Velaa cocktails to raise a toast to the beautiful island’s birthday. This will be followed by an exquisitely prepared dinner on the beach, beautiful ocean views, and an outstanding live music performance by world-famous singer Pixie Lott.
Velaa Private Island ensures a magical Christmas for everyone with exciting activities such as a gingerbread house opening ceremony at the Avi Bar on 23rd December to launch the Christmas activities.
On 24th December, Velaa will be hosting a Christmas Eve cocktail party with delicious canapés during sunset hour. You can indulge in an array of Christmas dinner cuisine offering majestic highlights of culinary favourites from all around the world during Christmas Eve Gala Dinner after the cocktail party.
To bring the Christmas feeling to the dinner, Karina Sokolovskaya and Maksym Shorenkov will be singing Christmas songs at the dinner.
Santa will be visiting Velaa Private Island from the North Pole on 25th December bearing plenty of gifts to younger guests and celebratory drinks for the adults.
The Festive season is filled with countless activities and culinary experiences such as the Sea and Salt buffet, Japanese and Maldivian Gastronomical Journey, and The Velaa Beach Barbeque.
Everyone is excited to big goodbye to 2021 and welcome the New Year 2022 with a big band and Velaa Private Island makes way for a fresh and bright New Year.
The New Year celebrations begin with a sunset cocktail party with world-class entertainment and you can join the New Year’s Eve Gala dinner with your loved ones and family to enjoy a star-studded line-up of artists and entertainment and be dazzled by a night of theatrical performance and celebrations with the ‘Melody of your imagination’ and dance the night away for a grand finale to the end of the year 2021.
For more information, please refer to Events – News – Official Website – Velaa Private Island | Luxury Resort & SPA or email to email to info@velaaisland.com.
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Sirru Fen Fushi to host Eid al-Adha celebration from 27–29 May
Sirru Fen Fushi – Private Lagoon Resort has announced its “Eid in Harmony” programme for Eid al-Adha, scheduled from 27 to 29 May 2026, offering guests a series of curated experiences centred on dining, cultural elements and leisure activities.
The programme is designed to provide a structured yet relaxed approach to the celebration, with a focus on shared experiences and engagement with the island environment. According to the resort, the initiative aims to bring together cultural traditions and hospitality offerings within a resort setting.
A central feature of the programme will be the Eid al-Adha Feast, a dining experience presenting a selection of dishes prepared for the occasion. The event will be set in a themed environment reflecting elements associated with Eid.
The resort will also introduce an “Eid Gift with Purpose” initiative, positioned as a gesture aligned with the values of giving and reflection associated with the occasion.
In addition, guests will have the option to participate in a Guest Archery Competition, offering a recreational activity designed to complement the island setting and provide an alternative form of engagement during the celebration period.
Alongside the programme, the resort has launched an “Eid Island Escape” offer, which includes a range of inclusions for guests staying during the period. These include a 30-minute jet lag recovery massage, daily breakfast at Raha Market, dinner on a dine-around basis across selected restaurants, and a one-time floating breakfast experience.
In a statement, the resort’s management said the programme is intended to reflect the values of togetherness and reflection associated with Eid al-Adha, while offering guests opportunities to spend time with family and participate in shared experiences.
Through the three-day programme, Sirru Fen Fushi – Private Lagoon Resort is presenting Eid al-Adha as a combination of dining, leisure and cultural activities within a resort environment.
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Reethi Faru Resort awarded Green Globe certification
Reethi Faru Resort has received Green Globe certification, recognising its compliance with international standards for sustainable tourism.
The certification reflects the resort’s stated commitment to responsible hospitality, with a focus on environmental management, social responsibility and operational practices across the property.
Green Globe certification is awarded following an assessment based on established sustainability criteria and verified through independent third-party audits. The standard reviews performance in areas including environmental management, energy efficiency, resource conservation, community engagement and sustainable operations.
With the certification, Reethi Faru Resort joins a group of hospitality operators worldwide that have met Green Globe’s sustainability requirements and demonstrated an ongoing commitment to improvement in tourism practices.
In a statement, the management of Reethi Faru Resort said the recognition reflects the resort’s continued focus on preserving the natural environment of the Maldives while maintaining the guest experience. The management added that sustainability forms part of the resort’s daily operations.
The Green Globe standard includes more than 40 core criteria supported by over 380 compliance indicators, providing a framework for assessing sustainability performance in the hospitality sector.
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InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort marks loyalty week with member and staff recognition
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort is marking IHG Global Loyalty Week 2026, a group-wide initiative recognising IHG One Rewards members and the employees who contribute to guest experiences across the brand.
The observance will take place from 11 to 17 May 2026 and is aligned with IHG’s wider theme of “bringing loyalty to life”, focusing on guest recognition and service-led engagement.
As the Maldives’ first all-Club InterContinental resort, InterContinental Maldives is using the occasion to highlight its emphasis on personalised service and guest recognition. During the week, the resort will present a series of experiences and gestures intended to acknowledge IHG One Rewards members through tailored hospitality touches.
A central feature of the programme will be “Member Moments”, which are designed to reflect guest preferences, milestones and individual travel experiences. These will include personalised welcome arrangements, selected in-room amenities, culinary offerings and family-focused gestures.
The resort will also use the week to recognise its employees, whose service contributes to guest loyalty and repeat visits. Under its “Inspire Incredible” service culture, InterContinental Maldives will hold staff appreciation activities and internal recognition initiatives during the week.
Commenting on the occasion, General Manager Reinhold Johann said the initiative highlights the importance of making guests feel recognised and welcomed, while also acknowledging the role of employees in delivering those experiences.
Through IHG One Rewards, members have access to benefits and travel privileges across more than 6,800 hotels worldwide. At InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort, these benefits are integrated into the resort’s all-Club InterContinental offering, which combines personalised service with resort-based experiences in Raa Atoll.
Through its participation in IHG Global Loyalty Week 2026, InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort is positioning guest recognition and service culture as key elements of its hospitality approach.
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