Resort Asset Deal: Hayleys PLC has agreed to sell Maldives resort assets linked to NH Maldives Kuda Rah for USD 17.25m (about MVR 266m), with completion expected in the first months after the May 16, 2026 signing. Marine-Led Hospitality: Eri Maldives is running a full calendar of ocean awareness activations from 1 June to mid-July, including Reef, Oceans, Sea Turtle and Shark-themed guest programmes. Awards Push: Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa picked up multiple nominations for World Travel Awards, South Asian Travel Awards and Travel Trade Maldives Awards, spanning romance, wellness, sports and family travel. Tourism Demand Signals: Maldives tourist arrivals rose 2.6% after a three-month dip tied to Middle East conflict disruptions, though total arrivals for the year remain 4% below last year. Wellness Tourism: Dusit Hotels and Resorts is expanding Well-Fest 2026 across June, banking on growing demand for meaningful wellness travel. Pricing Transparency: LuxAtolls launched an open-access Maldives Pricing Index tracking transfer costs, mealplan premiums and deal activity across 129 resorts. Tobacco-Free Policy: President Muizzu renewed calls for a tobacco-free Maldives, highlighting the e-cigarette ban and the Tobacco-Free Generation policy while warning against flavoured nicotine pouches and AI-led marketing. Industry Event: Visit Maldives endorsed TechEng 2026 (6–8 Oct 2026, Hulhumalé) to strengthen the tech and engineering backbone of hospitality.