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Anna Karas launches AK Communications: A new era in marketing and branding

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Anna Karas, a seasoned Marketing Communications professional with a diverse international background in the luxury travel and visual communication sectors, has recently launched AK Communications, a dynamic marketing communications and branding agency. With a wealth of experience and expertise in B2B and B2C marketing, digital marketing, graphic design, and Public Relations, including collaborations with international media and PR agencies, Anna Karas is set to revolutionize the way businesses approach their marketing strategies.

Education has played a crucial role in shaping Anna Karas’s career. She holds a Master’s Degree in English Linguistics from the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, which has provided her with a solid foundation in effective communication. Additionally, she obtained a Diploma in Visual Communication from the prestigious London College of Communication, University of the Arts London, in 2008, enhancing her skills in delivering impactful visual messaging.

Anna Karas’s professional journey spans over a decade, during which she has worked with some of the most prominent hospitality brands in the industry. As the Director of Marketing & Communications at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi and Mövenpick Kuredhivaru Resort Maldives, she showcased her strategic prowess and helped elevate the brands to new heights. Her role as Cluster Director of Marketing & Public Relations at AYANA Hotels in Indonesia (Bali and Labuan Bajo) and Director of Communications & Public Relations at W Hotels Maldives further solidified her expertise in creating compelling marketing campaigns and managing successful PR initiatives. Anna also served as the PR & Marketing Manager at Warwick Hotel Dubai and the Area Marketing Communications Manager at Anantara Hotels & Resorts, where she honed her skills in driving brand awareness and fostering strategic partnerships.

At AK Communications, Anna Karas shares her passion for delivering impactful results with her over a decade of experience in luxury hospitality. Together with other collaborators, she works collaboratively to develop innovative marketing strategies tailored to each client’s unique needs, and offer an even wider spectrum of services. Whether it’s refining brand positioning, creating engaging digital marketing campaigns, or implementing effective PR initiatives, AK Communications is committed to helping businesses achieve their commercial goals and stay ahead in today’s competitive landscape.

In her new venture, Anna expressed her enthusiasm for focusing on her extensive knowledge of the Maldives luxury hospitality sector, a place that has truly become her second home.

With Anna Karas’s extensive experience, international exposure, and creative vision, AK Communications is poised to make a significant impact in the marketing and branding industry. By combining strategic thinking, cutting-edge techniques, and a deep understanding of consumer behavior, AK Communications sets out to create memorable experiences that resonate with target audiences and drive tangible business outcomes.

As businesses navigate an increasingly complex and ever-evolving marketing landscape, AK Communications stands as a reliable partner, ready to navigate the challenges and seize the opportunities that arise. With their expertise and unwavering commitment to excellence, Anna Karas and her team are poised to lead businesses towards success and shape the future of marketing and branding.

To explore more about AK Communications, visit www.ak-communications.com

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Westin Maldives Miriandhoo introduces Family Fun Summer package

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The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort has introduced its Family Fun Summer offer, aimed at families seeking longer island stays built around shared activities and rest. The offer is available for booking from 15 April to 15 June 2026, with a minimum stay of four nights for travel through to 20 December 2026.

Located within Baa Atoll, the Maldives’ first UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort is positioning the offer around family wellness, marine experiences and time spent together in a natural island setting. Seasonal snorkelling with manta rays in Hanifaru Bay remains one of the area’s key attractions, while the resort’s collection of beach and overwater villas is designed to accommodate families looking for space and flexibility during their stay.

For larger families and groups, the resort also offers the two-bedroom Heavenly Beach Residence, which includes a living room, kitchen and dining area intended to support longer and more relaxed island stays.

The resort says the guest experience can be shaped around both activity and downtime, supported by Westin’s Sleep Well concept and Heavenly Bed. Children have access to the Westin Family Kids Club, which includes a children’s pool and pirate ship, while parents can make use of Heavenly Spa by Westin.

Away from the villa, the resort is also promoting shared family experiences through Good Travel with Marriott Bonvoy activities focused on the culture and environment of Baa Atoll. These include traditional lacquer craft workshops, visits to local islands and guided marine activities in surrounding waters.

The Family Fun Summer package includes three meals per day, with children under 12 dining free of charge. It also includes a one-time dolphin cruise for two adults and two children, a 30-minute photography session with one printed photo, and a USD 150 resort credit.

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Reethi Faru Resort recognised in four categories at 2026 Haute Grandeur Awards

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Reethi Faru Resort has been recognised at the 2026 Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards, receiving honours in four categories: Best Beach Villa in Indian Ocean, Best Pool Villa in Indian Ocean, Best Eco-Friendly Resort in Maldives, and Best Sustainable Hotel in Maldives.

The awards recognise performance across villa accommodation and environmentally focused hospitality, reflecting the resort’s emphasis on guest experience alongside sustainability and environmental stewardship.

According to the resort, the recognition supports its positioning within the Maldives market as a property that combines natural surroundings, accommodation standards and responsible hospitality practices.

Located on Filaidhoo in Raa Atoll, Reethi Faru Resort features 145 villas, including beachfront and overwater accommodation designed in a style that combines Maldivian elements with contemporary comfort.

The resort’s food and beverage offering includes six restaurants and six bars, while its leisure facilities cover watersports, diving, yoga, spa treatments and fitness activities. Surrounded by coral reefs, the resort also offers guests access to marine-based experiences in the Indian Ocean.

Sustainability remains a central part of the resort’s operations, with initiatives that include coral reef restoration and guest experiences linked to environmental awareness.

Through its recognition at the 2026 Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards, Reethi Faru Resort has added to its profile as a Maldives resort with a focus on both accommodation standards and sustainability.

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Sun Siyam Olhuveli launches Coral Frame Adoption programme on Earth Day

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To mark Earth Day, Sun Siyam Olhuveli, part of the Lifestyle Collection within the House of Siyam, launched its new marine conservation initiative, the Adopt A Coral Frame experience, during a morning event held on 22 April at Milano Beach on Dream Island.

The initiative forms part of the resort’s wider marine conservation efforts and is designed to give guests a direct way to engage with coral restoration while supporting the protection of the surrounding reef ecosystem.

During the launch, guests were introduced to the coral restoration process through a hands-on experience that explained how new coral growth can be supported through frame-based planting. Under the programme, guests are invited to select and adopt a coral frame, attach healthy coral fragments to it, and take part in placing it within the lagoon to help form a new reef structure.

The process begins with the collection of healthy coral fragments under the guidance of the resort’s marine biologist. These fragments are then secured to specially designed coral frames and placed in selected areas within the resort’s coral garden, where conditions are intended to support growth and marine biodiversity. Guests who adopt a frame will also receive updates on its progress, including photographs shared every six months.

The resort said the programme is intended to make coral conservation more accessible to guests while also highlighting the role of reefs in supporting marine life, protecting coastlines and maintaining ocean ecosystems.

Chaminda Upul, Group Sustainability Manager for Sun Siyam, said the initiative was designed to give guests an opportunity to contribute in a direct way.

“Earth Day is a reminder that even the smallest actions can shape something far greater,” he said. “With Adopt-A-Coral Frame, we wanted to create an experience where our guests can leave a positive mark on the ocean. It’s simple, it’s meaningful, and it stays with you.”

Hassan Adil, General Manager of Sun Siyam Olhuveli, said the resort wanted to create an experience that combines guest participation with long-term environmental value.

“At Olhuveli, we believe the best experiences are the ones that stay with you long after you leave. Adopt-A-Coral is our way of inviting guests to be part of something lasting, while caring for the natural beauty that makes this place so special,” he said.

Part of the proceeds from each coral adoption will go towards Sun Siyam Care, the group’s sustainability platform, supporting marine conservation and reef restoration efforts.

Through the launch of Adopt A Coral Frame, Sun Siyam Olhuveli is combining guest experience with reef restoration, reflecting a wider focus on environmental engagement within its island operations.

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