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Sri Lanka’s John Keells to open fourth ‘Cinnamon’ resort in Maldives

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Sri Lankan conglomerate John Keells has announced plans to open its fourth resort in Maldives under its Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts brand.

In its annual report, John Keells Chairman Krishan Balendra said the group is in the process of finalising a sublease agreement with an undisclosed partner to open the new resort. In line with the group’s asset light strategy for the expansion of rooms under management, the property will be subleased for a period of 10 years with the option for further extensions, he added.

“[The new resort is being opened] in light of the group’s concerted efforts to capitalise on the growth prospects of the Maldivian tourism industry,” Krishan Balendra told shareholders.

The new resort is set to be located in close proximity to the main Velana International Airport.

Meanwhile, John Keells reported strong performance in its Maldivian resorts last year.

Balendra said his Maldivian resorts maintained their average room rates and occupancies well above the industry average. Average room rates at Maldives resorts had climbed to USD 320 in the year to March 2019, from USD 309 a year ago, he added.

Sri Lanka’s largest hotel operator, John Keells currently owns and operates three resorts in Maldives: Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa Maldives, Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives, and Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon.

The company is investing heavily in renovating and upgrading its resorts in Maldives.

The water bungalows of Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon were refurbished during the year, resulting in a partial closure of the property from May to October 2018, whilst Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa Maldives was closed in May 2018 for the reconstruction of a new hotel. Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa Maldives is expected to be operational in December 2019 and will be positioned as a premium luxury beach resort thereby commanding a higher average room rate going forward.

Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives was also refurbished in 2017, leading to above average room rates.

Cover photo: Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives

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Villa Resorts hosts over 200 travel agents from India to showcase its transformation

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Villa Resorts, a leading Maldivian resort group, recently hosted a series of events for over 200 travel agents from India.

The events were held to highlight the company’s recent rebranding and to familiarise travel agents with the significant changes made as part of its strategic Blue Ocean Shift.

Villa Resorts has a significant market presence in India, and the events were part of the company’s ongoing efforts to work closely with its partners to showcase its transformation and enhancements in its products and services.

The familiarisation events drew over 200 participants, making it one of the largest series of events for travel agents ever hosted by a Maldivian resort group.

Villa Resorts plans to continue hosting similar events throughout the coming year to promote its growing portfolio of resorts to the Indian market.

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‘Get Charged and Win’ promotion: Four draws, countless winners, more to go

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The ‘Get Charged and Win’ promotion, which launched with great fanfare on June 23, continues to captivate audiences across the nation with its promise of incredible prizes and adrenaline-pumping excitement. As Coca-Cola moves forward, the company has announced not one, but four draws that have rewarded lucky winners with exciting prizes!

The ‘Get Charged and Win’ promotion has been a huge success, with dozens of lucky winners taking home amazing prizes, such as Benelli motorbikes, helmets, and Charged drink cases. The promotion, which started on June 23, has been attracting customers from all over the Maldives, who have been enjoying the refreshing taste of Charged caffeinated beverage and the thrill of scratching their cards to reveal their codes.

So far, four draws have taken place, each one broadcasted live on Television Maldives (TVM) at 9:30pm. The winners of the Benelli motorbikes were Mohamed Adam, MD Musharraf, Mohamed Rasel Hossain and Ahmed Zahir who were ecstatic to receive their prizes and thanked Charged for making their dreams come true. The winners of the helmets and drink cases were also delighted with their rewards and encouraged others to join the promotion.

But don’t worry if you haven’t won yet, because there are still more chances to win! The ‘Get Charged and Win’ promotion is not over yet. That means you still have time to grab your favourite Charged drink, scratch your card, and send your code to 2626 via SMS.

As the exciting journey continues, there are two main draws left in this thrilling event, scheduled for September 24 and October 20. You could be the next lucky winner of a Benelli Leoncino 250 motorbike! But the excitement doesn’t stop there; be sure to keep an eye out for the daily draws, with winners announced regularly on the @ChargedMaldives Instagram page. You could stand a chance to win a Charged branded helmet, or a Charged drink case.

Charged, a ground-breaking addition to Coca-Cola Maldives’ beverage portfolio, is available in 250 ml, in 100% recyclable aluminium cans, in line with our packaging strategy to use 100% recyclable packaging material. The caffeinated beverage is now widely available at major retail outlets, hotels, restaurants, and cafes throughout the Maldives.

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JEN Maldives Malé by Shangri-La unveils Oro’s 100% Arabica Rose Coffee

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JEN Maldives Malé by Shangri-La has introduced a special coffee to their collection – Oro’s 100% Arabica Rose Coffee. This latest addition to the menu of Jen’s Kitchen On-the-Go aims to provide coffee lovers with the unique and delicate taste of Oro’s Arabica Rose.

The hotel was alive with excitement on Thursday evening with the launch of Oro’s 100% Arabica rose. Media personnel and coffee enthusiasts were treated to an exclusive tasting experience of freshly brewed Arabica Rose Coffee along with some tasty finger foods.

The highlight of the evening was a lucky draw giveaway, extending an invitation for all the guests to participate and win a Skechers Maldives voucher and coffee voucher from Jen’s Kitchen On-the-Go.

Oro’s Arabica Rose Coffee is now available at Jen’s Kitchen on-the-go. It is the perfect spot to refuel with coffee, tea, freshly squeezed juices, or a light bite. Customers can now enroll to become a Shangri-La Circle Member and earn points with every purchase at Jen’s Kitchen On- the-Go and enjoy the rewards at Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts worldwide.

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