Baros has a new General Manager, Kandolhu lines up Michelin-starred chefs for 2027, and Huvafen Fushi joins Forbes Travel Guide
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Versa Hospitality has shared news from three of its Maldives resorts: Baros Maldives, Kandolhu Maldives and Huvafen Fushi.
Baros Maldives: a new General Manager
Christian Szabo took over as General Manager on 9 October 2026. He has more than thirty years in hotels around the world, and joins an island that has been welcoming guests since 1973. Baros was also ranked the No. 1 resort in Asia and No. 2 in the world in the Travel + Leisure 2026 awards, the group says.
Kandolhu Maldives: refreshed villas and a year of guest chefs
- Duplex Villas refreshed. New furnishings, smart TVs and upgraded outdoor spaces.
- Varu Spa. The treatment rooms have been fully renovated and refurnished.
- Festive season. Guest chef Benjamin Peifer cooks on the island.
- 2027 guest chefs. Five Michelin-starred chefs are booked for 2027: the Miggiano Brothers, Tohru Nakamura, Max Strohe, Edip Sigl and Theodor Falser. Dates are still to come.
- A new look. Kandolhu has a new brand identity and a new website.
Huvafen Fushi: Forbes Travel Guide
Huvafen Fushi has joined Forbes Travel Guide, the group says, and is the only resort in the Maldives to have received Condé Nast Traveler's Triple Crown Award.
What it means for your stay
Kandolhu is one of the smallest resort islands in the Maldives, so a guest-chef evening there feels like a private dinner party. If a particular chef is the reason for your trip, tell us early and we will match your dates once the resort confirms them. Huvafen Fushi's speedboat runs at any hour, which suits late flights from India, and Baros is a short boat ride from the airport too.
Tell us your dates and we will send a costing for any of the three: holidays@360degreeworld.com.
