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Kuramathi Maldives kicks off 2020 with four prestigious awards

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Kuramathi Maldives has kicked off the 2020 award season by scoring four major wins: three recognitions by travel giant TUI, and another from the travel review website HolidayCheck.

German travel review website HolidayCheck named Kuramathi Maldives a winner of the prestigious HolidayCheckGold Award 2020.

The HolidayCheck Gold award is a recognition of excellence, presented to hotels that win the HolidayCheck award for five consecutive years. The website considers the total number of votes/positive reviews a hotel receives within a period of one year for the hotel to be qualified for the prestigious award.

The year 2019 saw Kuramathi win the award with 98 per cent of popular vote, (or 5.8 out of 6 suns, as how the website marks ratings). This year, with a near perfect 99 per cent, Kuramathi is recognised by the popular website as one of the top resorts.

Adding to the growing list of accolades going into 2020, Kuramathi also won three of TUI’s top prizes in January.

For the third consecutive year, The TUI Family Champion Award 2020 comes as no surprise with Kuramathi’s ever popular Bageecha Kids Club gaining popularity amongst families and children year by year.

Kuramathi also secured the coveted TUI Environment Champion Award this year as well.

The TUI Environment Champion Award is a true testament to the hard work and dedication of the management, staff and the beloved guests of Kuramathi, for their endless efforts in trying to maintain a greener, eco-friendly island.

As one of the first few resorts to be opened in the country in the 1970s, Kuramathi strives to lead by example. Kuramathi’s environmentally conscious team continuously comes up with innovative ways to reduce its carbon footprint, making the environment healthier and happier.

And finally, the TUI Top Quality Award, earned by hotels with over scores of 8.7 out of 10, in TUI’s guest surveys. Scoring 9.4 out of 10 in Winter 18/19 and 9.44 out of 10 in Summer 19, Kuramathi has been recognised as part of the crème de la crème of TUI Hotels.

“We are honoured to accept these awards on behalf of everyone at Kuramathi. We would like to assure our guests that we will continue to strive to exceed all your expectations in this new decade. We hope that 2020 will be an equally successful year for us in achieving our goals, especially with the new eco-conscious projects we have in the pipeline,” Alain Trefois, Director of Operations at Kuramathi Maldives, was quoted in a statement, as saying.

Kuramathi is one of the first resorts to open in the Maldives and is part of Universal Resorts of Universal Enterprises, a 100 per cent Maldivian company and the pioneers of tourism in the Maldives.

An emerald jewel in the turquoise Maldivian waters, Kuramathi is a stunning island retreat with acres of luxuriant vegetation surrounded by spectacular beaches tapering into an endless sandbank. Villas blend contemporary design and nature, and are set on the beach, amongst lush gardens or over water. Four poster beds, open-air bathrooms, rainfall showers or Jacuzzi, large outdoor decks with inviting daybeds or sun loungers, are just some of the creature-comforts enjoyed by guests.

Dining options are diverse with many restaurants, bars and great-value all-inclusive packages, topped off with Maldivian service – welcoming, genuine and friendly.

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InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau secures Readers’ Choice Awards nomination

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InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort has been nominated in the “Resort” category of the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2026, one of the travel industry’s recognised measures of guest preference and brand standing.

Located in Raa Atoll, the resort is continuing to build its profile through its all-Club concept, service model and guest experiences shaped by both location and programme. As the Maldives’ first all-Club InterContinental resort, the property includes a set of signature benefits with each stay, including daily breakfast, afternoon tea and evening aperitif.

The resort features 81 beach, lagoon and overwater villas and residences, along with seven restaurants and bars. Its guest offering combines private accommodation with a range of tailored experiences, including manta ray encounters in the Maamunagau lagoon, customised Dining by Design experiences, visiting wellness practitioners and its Artist in Residence programme.

InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort is also positioned to serve both couples and families, through its family offering and adults-only Retreat enclave.

The nomination reflects continued recognition for a resort that combines service, experience-led programming and a natural setting within one of the Maldives’ established tourism atolls.

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Westin Maldives Miriandhoo introduces Family Fun Summer package

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The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort has introduced its Family Fun Summer offer, aimed at families seeking longer island stays built around shared activities and rest. The offer is available for booking from 15 April to 15 June 2026, with a minimum stay of four nights for travel through to 20 December 2026.

Located within Baa Atoll, the Maldives’ first UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort is positioning the offer around family wellness, marine experiences and time spent together in a natural island setting. Seasonal snorkelling with manta rays in Hanifaru Bay remains one of the area’s key attractions, while the resort’s collection of beach and overwater villas is designed to accommodate families looking for space and flexibility during their stay.

For larger families and groups, the resort also offers the two-bedroom Heavenly Beach Residence, which includes a living room, kitchen and dining area intended to support longer and more relaxed island stays.

The resort says the guest experience can be shaped around both activity and downtime, supported by Westin’s Sleep Well concept and Heavenly Bed. Children have access to the Westin Family Kids Club, which includes a children’s pool and pirate ship, while parents can make use of Heavenly Spa by Westin.

Away from the villa, the resort is also promoting shared family experiences through Good Travel with Marriott Bonvoy activities focused on the culture and environment of Baa Atoll. These include traditional lacquer craft workshops, visits to local islands and guided marine activities in surrounding waters.

The Family Fun Summer package includes three meals per day, with children under 12 dining free of charge. It also includes a one-time dolphin cruise for two adults and two children, a 30-minute photography session with one printed photo, and a USD 150 resort credit.

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Reethi Faru Resort recognised in four categories at 2026 Haute Grandeur Awards

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Reethi Faru Resort has been recognised at the 2026 Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards, receiving honours in four categories: Best Beach Villa in Indian Ocean, Best Pool Villa in Indian Ocean, Best Eco-Friendly Resort in Maldives, and Best Sustainable Hotel in Maldives.

The awards recognise performance across villa accommodation and environmentally focused hospitality, reflecting the resort’s emphasis on guest experience alongside sustainability and environmental stewardship.

According to the resort, the recognition supports its positioning within the Maldives market as a property that combines natural surroundings, accommodation standards and responsible hospitality practices.

Located on Filaidhoo in Raa Atoll, Reethi Faru Resort features 145 villas, including beachfront and overwater accommodation designed in a style that combines Maldivian elements with contemporary comfort.

The resort’s food and beverage offering includes six restaurants and six bars, while its leisure facilities cover watersports, diving, yoga, spa treatments and fitness activities. Surrounded by coral reefs, the resort also offers guests access to marine-based experiences in the Indian Ocean.

Sustainability remains a central part of the resort’s operations, with initiatives that include coral reef restoration and guest experiences linked to environmental awareness.

Through its recognition at the 2026 Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards, Reethi Faru Resort has added to its profile as a Maldives resort with a focus on both accommodation standards and sustainability.

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