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Pulse Hotels & Resorts leads lifesaving initiative with a major blood drive across its resorts

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Pulse Hotels & Resorts, an innovative hospitality development company in the Maldives known for its world-class properties including Kandima Maldives, The Nautilus Maldives, and Nova Maldives, has successfully conducted an extensive blood drive across its three resorts. This social responsibility initiative took place at the beginning of November, uniting its staff in a powerful community response to the urgent need for blood donations in the Maldives.

Thalassemia, a genetic blood disorder with a prevalence of over 18% of Maldivians carrying the thalassemia trait, remains a major public health concern in the country, with one in six Maldivians being affected by it. This initiative by Pulse Hotels & Resorts marks a critical step towards ensuring an available and sufficient blood supply to treat individuals living with this condition.

The disorder, characterised by the body’s inability to produce enough haemoglobin, requires many patients to undergo frequent blood transfusions throughout their lives. These treatments are vital for their survival and well-being, hence the importance of robust blood reserves.

“We are immensely proud to contribute to our community in a way that aligns with our core values “human” and “responsible”,” said Althaf Mohamed Ali, Chief Operating Officer at Pulse Hotels & Resorts. “By hosting this blood drive, we are not only aiding those with thalassemia but also elevating awareness about the importance of regular blood donations.”

Through the collective efforts of its team members from diverse nationalities, Pulse Hotels & Resorts collected over 150 bags of blood. This achievement represents a substantial boost to the national blood bank and provides a lifeline for those affected by thalassemia and other medical emergencies.

“As a responsible business and a compassionate member of the Maldivian community, we believe it is our duty to support such causes,” Althaf Mohamed Ali added. “It is more than a corporate social responsibility activity; it’s about being part of a larger cause that has the power to change lives.”

The blood drive is just one aspect of the company’s long-standing commitment to corporate responsibility and reflects the spirit of giving that Pulse Hotels & Resorts embodies. It serves as an invitation for others in the hospitality industry and beyond to partake in such initiatives that can make a significant difference.

The success of the blood drive across the Pulse Hotels & Resorts properties has been a testament to the power of collective action in tackling health challenges and supporting the well-being of the Maldivian people.

For more information about Pulse Hotels & Resorts, please visit their website.

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Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa unveils family-focused Family Fun Summer package

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Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa has introduced its Family Fun Summer offer, a family-focused package designed to encourage guests to spend time together through dining, leisure and recreational activities in a private island setting.

Located 15 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport, the resort is offering the package as a year-round experience, despite its summer branding. The programme is intended for families seeking a stay that combines accommodation, meals and activities in a single offering.

The experience includes daily breakfast at Feast, where guests can access buffet selections for adults and children. Lunch is served as a three-course beachside meal, while evenings include buffet dinners, à la carte options and access to the resort’s speciality restaurants.

As part of the package, adult guests receive a USD 45 dining credit per night, which can be used at selected outlets including Baan Thai and Sea Salt. The offer is designed to expand dining options within the resort’s full board arrangement.

The package also includes activities aimed at different age groups. Children have access to the Sheraton Adventure Club, while families can take part in pool activities, water sports, sunset dolphin cruises and guided snorkelling excursions.

For guests seeking wellness experiences, Shine Spa for Sheraton offers a range of treatments, with the package including 15 per cent savings on selected services. The resort has also introduced a spa experience designed for parent and child. Additional recreational options include sunrise beach yoga, as well as access to tennis and football facilities.

Other inclusions within the offer include a complimentary family photoshoot and dining benefits for children when eating with their parents.

Family Fun Summer is available for booking until 15 June 2026, for stays through to 20 December 2026. Through the package, Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa is presenting a family-oriented resort experience centred on dining, recreation and shared time together.

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InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau to mark Mother’s Day with wellness and dining offerings

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InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort has announced a Mother’s Day programme centred on wellness, dining and family experiences, offering guests a range of activities designed to mark the occasion in Raa Atoll.

Set within the resort’s island setting, the programme will feature a series of experiences aimed at encouraging families to spend time together through relaxation, dining and shared activities.

At AVI Spa, the Mother’s Day offering will include signature treatments focused on rest and balance. Guests will also have access to holistic sessions led by visiting practitioner Dr Afsana Aradhana Ghyas, whose work focuses on integrative wellbeing and emotional balance.

Dining experiences will form a central part of the programme. These will include floating breakfasts served in private villas, interactive cooking sessions with the resort’s chefs, and private dining experiences ranging from sunset beach dinners to sandbank dining under the stars.

The resort will also offer family-focused activities for the occasion. These will include craft sessions for children, ocean-inspired guided art activities and a family photoshoot intended to capture the day’s experiences.

Through the Mother’s Day programme, InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort is presenting a combination of wellness, dining and family activities shaped around personal and shared experiences in a resort setting.

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W Maldives unveils The Wavemaker Edit with global talent collaborations

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W Maldives has launched The Wavemaker Edit, a new ongoing series of curated collaborations with international talent, aimed at introducing a range of guest experiences across mixology, wellness, cuisine and music.

The series is designed as a rotating programme, with each edition bringing a different creative perspective to the resort. According to W Maldives, the initiative is intended to create a continuing calendar of experiences that combine social, cultural and wellness-led elements.

The first edition of The Wavemaker Edit will run from 3 to 14 June 2026 and will feature two themed chapters, titled Island Alchemy and The Restore Ritual.

Island Alchemy will focus on mixology. On 3 June, Kwok will lead a guest shift at SIP, presenting three cocktails that explore contrast and balance, including a bespoke creation inspired by the Maldives. The collaboration will continue on 6 June at WET Deck, where a poolside day party will feature a curated cocktail menu.

The second chapter, The Restore Ritual, will centre on wellness and movement in recognition of Global Wellness Day. Led by Mumbai-based yoga and movement educator Samiksha Shetty, the programme will include sessions focused on breathwork, mindfulness and alignment-based practice.

The wellness programme will include Sunset Yoga sessions at FIRE Beach on 12 and 14 June, as well as a morning meditation session at AWAY Spa on 13 June. The main event within this chapter will take place on 13 June, when guests will be able to join a Sunset Yoga session aboard the Horizon Yacht. This bookable experience will also include healthy refreshments and a 60-minute massage at AWAY Spa.

W Maldives said future editions of The Wavemaker Edit will expand into culinary, music and art-led experiences under a number of themed series, including Flavors Unscripted, Sound Wave and Make A Scene.

Commenting on the launch, General Manager Amila Handunwala said the initiative reflects the resort’s approach to continuously evolving the guest experience through collaborations with international talent.

W Maldives is positioning the series as part of its broader effort to offer more structured and experience-led programming for guests. In addition, the resort is promoting its Original Wavemaker package, which includes seaplane transfers and a half-board meal plan for two adults with a minimum stay of four nights.

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