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Experienced hospitality professional Vijai Singh to lead Cinnamon Hotels’ Maldives resort portfolio
Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, Sri Lanka’s leading hotel chain has appointed Vijai Singh as its Area Vice President for its Maldives Resort Portfolio. In his role, he will focus on driving business efficiencies and improved operational execution across all four Maldives resorts.
“Maldives as a destination has been successful in attracting and staying relevant for tourists from all corners of the world. It is a destination that is continuously thriving to enhance guest experience and with Vijai’s extensive global experience in luxury resorts, will play a crucial role in strengthening our position in the Maldives. We warmly welcome Vijai to Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts and look forward to building on the success at Cinnamon,” said Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, Hishan Singhawansa.
Vijai, is a dynamic senior hospitality professional with more than 27 years of experience in luxury resorts with global hospitality brands such as IHG Hotels & Resorts, Taj Hotels & Resorts, and Starwood Hotels & Resorts to name a few. Vijai was last based in the United Arab Emirates, has extensive experience working in the hospitality, leisure, and luxury tourism space, fulfilling many senior leadership roles including General Manager, Vice President of Operations and Business Unit Head. An international award-winning General Manager, Vijai was recognised as one of the Top 100 General Managers in 2022 in the world by Luxury Lifestyle Awards and the Most Valuable General Manager in 2022 by the International GM Awards (General Manager Awards). He has spearheaded more than 6 luxury resort pre-openings and one re-branding and prior to joining Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, he held the role of General Manager at the InterContinental Fujairah Resort in the UAE.
As Area Vice President for Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, Vijai returns to the Maldives, a very familiar environment with all the acumen and acuity he has developed in his career. “Returning to Maldives, is a homecoming of sorts and something I very much look forward to,” he shared. “I am looking forward to starting my journey with Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts and even more excited to be teaming up with the dynamic team at all four resorts to curate truly unique and unparalleled service experiences and offerings that truly captures the essence of the Maldives, under Cinnamon’s lens for luxury travellers around the world.”
Established in 2005, Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts is an award-winning hospitality brand, delivering unique, curated experiences for its guests to explore, discover and escape, all with unsurpassed excellence in service, guided by its values of authenticity, sincerity, and care. The brand now operates three hotels in Colombo, eight resorts dotted across Sri Lanka and four resorts operating in the Maldives.
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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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