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COMO Hotels undergoes major rebrand
Maldives Promotion House – COMO Hotels and Resorts, the parent company of Cocoa Island in South Malé Atoll has unveiled an updated brand identity. COMO’s nine properties will keep their individual logos while underpinned with “by COMO,” conveying the company’s distinctive personalised approach to hospitality.
In line with this update, COMO also launched a new website that includes, amongst other features, a news-driven COMO blog for friends of COMO to stay connected with their favourite COMO properties.
Founded by Singaporean entrepreneur Christina Ong, COMO Hotels and Resorts comprises The Halkin by COMO in London, Metropolitan by COMO in Bangkok and London, Parrot Cay by COMO in the Turks and Caicos, Cocoa Island by COMO in the Maldives, Uma by COMO, in Paro, Bhutan, and Ubud, Bali, as well as COMO Shambhala Estate in Bali. This September, Uma by COMO, Punakha opens in Bhutan, to be followed by hotels in Phuket and other key destinations in 2013. Each handpicked property reflects the deeply personal philosophy of hospitality and service shared by the owner and COMO employees.
Every experience “by COMO” is inspired by its destination, but also paired with COMO’s accurate and intuitive service, sympathetic and elegant aesthetic, outstanding cuisine and award-winning spa and wellness retreats.
Friends and guests of COMO will recognise COMO’s signature thoughtful style in its new website, comohotels.com. Tablet- and mobile-friendly rich content, such as locally-researched destination guides, chef profiles and even downloadable COMO Shambhala Cuisine recipes, channel the COMO experience to the home or office. Accommodation and event venue floor plans make planning easier, while intuitive design and stunning imagery allows an immersive customer experience. Trade partners and media professionals will find an improved, one-stop resource library.
The website also features a new COMO blog, comohotels.com/blog, which covers Destination News and COMO’s hallmarks of Wellness, Cuisine, Lifestyle, Adventure and Culture. “Tales from the Front Desk” provides behind-the-scenes glimpses of life on property; “Out and About” offers insider destination tips from the best shopping in London to the richest dive sites in the Maldives. Guests can also share their personal experiences and interact with COMO’s General Managers, Chefs, Activity Directors and COMO Shambhala Wellness Experts.
Says Kuno Fasel, Chief Operating Officer for COMO Hotels and Resorts: “COMO Hotels and Resorts is, and has always been, far more than a collection of hotels. COMO is a community of like-minded employees, partners and guests, who prize authenticity and quality. Our branding reflects how every detail in every property is intrinsically “By COMO”. Our new website’s interactive and social features welcomes guests to share their stories – they are part of COMO, on-property and online.”
Says Gabriela Henrichwark, Global Marketing Director for COMO Hotels and Resorts: “COMO’s new website was designed to deliver a user-friendly customer experience to facilitate comprehensive travel planning from research to booking. Demonstrating our commitment to engage further with our customers online, the new COMO blog extends our existing active social media presence. Our fresh branding retains each property’s uniqueness while extending COMO’s group-wide promise of a highly personalised, luxury travel experience.”
Featured
Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts Maldives introduces summer offer across four island resorts
Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts Maldives has introduced a summer offer aimed at travellers seeking longer stays across its four island resorts.
Guests booking stays of seven nights or more will receive complimentary return transfers for two people, while shorter stays will include complimentary one-way transfers. At participating resorts, up to two children under the age of 12 can also stay and dine free.
The offer includes savings on selected excursions and activities and is available for bookings and stays until 31 October 2026.
Guests who book directly through Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts Maldives will have access to additional benefits, including options to personalise their stays with beach dining, spa treatments and island activities. Members of the brand’s loyalty programme will receive further savings and earn double Discovery Dollars during the promotional period.
Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives offers beachfront accommodation, a range of activities and speedboat transfers from Malé. Its accommodation and family-focused programmes are designed for guests seeking a combination of recreation and time together.
Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives provides accommodation, dining options, wellness services and water-based activities within an island setting. The resort caters to couples, families and travellers visiting the Maldives for the first time.
Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa Maldives, located across two islands in Meemu Atoll, is positioned for couples and honeymooners. Guest experiences include sunset dining, spa treatments and access to the surrounding lagoon.
Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon caters to divers and snorkellers through its house reef, marine life and access to dive sites. The resort provides direct access to underwater experiences in the Indian Ocean.
The summer offer provides savings of up to 65% across Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts Maldives’ four properties.
Awards
OBLU SELECT Lobigili named among world’s top 1% hotels in Tripadvisor awards
COLOURS OF OBLU is celebrating a remarkable year of recognition. Guest love has placed OBLU SELECT Lobigili among the top 1% of hotels worldwide, earning the adults-only resort Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best 2026 honour. Joining the celebration, OBLU SELECT Sangeli and OBLU NATURE Helengeli by SENTIDO have both been recognised with Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2026.
Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards are the top accolades in the travel industry. The awards are given by real travellers who share their travel experiences on the world’s largest travel guidance platform and are not decided by panels or experts as is the case in industry awards. The award recognises properties that consistently provide outstanding hospitality and memorable guest experiences.

OBLU SELECT Lobigili is a popular adults-only escape for travellers seeking a secluded Maldivian getaway centred on romance and relaxation. Located just 15 minutes by speedboat from Malé, the resort continues to earn praise for its charming nest villas, personalised service, and the unforgettable under ocean dining experience at Only BLU. This latest honour further reinforces OBLU SELECT Lobigili’s reputation as one of the Maldives’ most sought-after luxury resorts, known for its intimate island setting, exquisite food, and warm hospitality.

The recognition extends across the wider COLOURS OF OBLU collection. OBLU SELECT Sangeli continues to delight guests with its vibrant island atmosphere, chic contemporary villas, diverse dining options, and seamless blend of relaxation and adventure. Meanwhile, OBLU NATURE Helengeli by SENTIDO remains a favourite among diving and snorkelling enthusiasts, offering direct access to one of the Maldives’ most celebrated house reefs, complemented by an authentic island ambience and heartfelt service.
From romantic escapes and island adventures to unforgettable underwater discoveries, these resorts create experiences that guests value, remember, and recommend. Together, this Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice recognition reflects the power of authentic guest reviews and stands as a testament to the warm hospitality, personalised service, and memorable holiday experiences that define COLOURS OF OBLU.
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Angsana Velavaru unveils redesigned beach and family pool villas
Angsana Velavaru has refreshed three of its most beloved villa categories: the Beach Infinity Pool Villa, the Velavaru Two-Bedroom Pool Villa, and the Angsana Three-Bedroom Pool Villa. Updated furnishings, reimagined living spaces, and a bolder embrace of the island’s vibrant spirit invite you to experience the resort in a distinctly new light.

Beach Infinity Pool Villa
Step inside and the island finds its way in. The Beach Infinity Pool Villa has been refreshed with warm timber bed frames, a generous L-shaped daybed that draws you towards the pool deck, and an outdoor bathroom that transforms bathing into a ritual. A freestanding oval bath sits centre-stage on a circular teak platform, enclosed by lush tropical plantings, while a rain shower opens to the sky above. Bold artwork adorns the bedroom walls, vivid coral reefs and schooling fish offering a quiet celebration of the underwater world just beyond your door.

Velavaru Two-Bedroom Pool Villa
Designed for those who wish to gather and unwind together, the Velavaru Two-Bedroom Pool Villa balances energy and ease across its two distinct bedrooms. The master suite is anchored by a new timber bed frame and a seating area adorned with vibrant local artwork, while the second bedroom offers a relaxed twin configuration with direct access to the private pool deck. Outside, sun loungers frame a cobalt blue pool set against a canopy of palm trees, a space as suited to quiet mornings as it is too long, unhurried afternoons.

Angsana Three-Bedroom Pool Villa
The Angsana Three-Bedroom Pool Villa is a haven unto itself, generous, colourful, and alive with the spirit of togetherness. A dedicated dining and living area anchors the villa’s social heart, opening through glass-panelled doors to a sun-drenched pool deck framed by two thatched pavilions. Each bedroom carries its own distinct character: the master and second bedrooms refreshed with new timber furniture and original artwork inspired by the island’s natural heritage, while the third bedroom, dressed in playful space-themed linen, is thoughtfully designed to delight younger guests. This is a villa that grows with your family.

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