New Maldives supply, a Sandals wedding pitch and a U.K. agent-tool test

Maxx Royal, known for its Turkish all-inclusive resorts, has announced a Maldives property for autumn 2027. It is the brand's first resort outside Türkiye and is planned across five interconnected islands.

For advisors, this is new honeymoon supply to watch for late-2027 travel. The multi-island layout suggests overwater and private-retreat inventory, but the source does not confirm room types, pricing or commission.

Before pitching it, ask the supplier about commission, wedding and honeymoon packages, and how firm the opening date is. New-build Maldives openings can slip, so avoid committing clients to specific 2027 dates until the timeline is confirmed.

Sandals is promoting free weddings in Jamaica, or a complimentary ceremony with a qualifying stay, in a blog post that compares a court wedding with a Caribbean destination wedding.

The pitch gives advisors a price anchor when couples compare a local courthouse ceremony with a destination wedding. The source is marketing content and gives few specifics. Confirm the current minimum-night and qualifying-stay terms with Sandals before quoting a client, and check whether the offer varies by resort or season.

Expedia's TAAP agent platform is adding Tiqets tours and attractions, so advisors can sell activities next to hotel and package bookings. The beta is limited to U.K. agencies.

U.S. advisors should watch for an expansion and for the commission terms, neither of which the source specifies. If it arrives, it adds competition for the excursion and experience upsells advisors sell on honeymoons. Keep your own curated excursion offers in front of clients in the meantime.