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Sheraton Maldives reinforces environmental sustainability credentials
Maldives Promotion House – The Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa recently reinforced its commitment towards sustainability by implementing a comprehensive audit of its Carbon, Energy and Water. A member of the Starwood Hotels and Resorts, the Sheraton Maldives is committed towards the implementation of the group’s overall environmental policy of 30/20 by 20, which calls for a 30% reduction in energy consumption and a 20% reduction in water by the year 2020 ( from a 2008 baseline ).
” As part of one of the leading hospitality companies in the world, our resort is committed towards ensuring that we minimize our impact on the environment” says Ursula Schoefl, General Manager of the Sheraton Maldives. “We are bound to be good stewards of this planet, and hence our resort carried out a comprehensive series of audits of our energy and water consumption as well as of our carbon footprint through our Sustainability Partner – The Carbon Consulting Company Maldives. The insights that were uncovered allowed us to recognize significant opportunities for the potential saving of energy as well as the reduction of the overall consumption of water. These initiatives would very easily work toward helping the resort meet its 30/20 by 20 targets. Needless to say they could also work toward reducing our operating expenses on energy and water.”
The handing over of the resort’s carbon foot- print was formally carried out at the resort in the presence of the CCCM Team and the resort’s senior management team. The accompanying presentations highlighted the key findings and recommendations of the Audit Teams, while helping the team understand the implications of the energy and water audits as well as the carbon audit.
“Eco Tourism is primed to be the fastest growing segment in the worldwide tourism market” says Sanith de S. Wijeyeratne, Chief Operating Officer of the Carbon Consulting Company Maldives. “Increasingly discerning guests want to know that their holiday is not adversely effecting the environment unnecessarily. A carbon footprint audit enables the resort to consolidate their energy, water, waste and other expenses into a single dashboard, thus allowing them to carry out an overall reduction plan to mitigate their emissions and reduce their expenses.
The carbon footprint is increasingly becoming the measure by which an entity’s environmental impact is assessed. The World Travel and Tourism Council and The International Tourism Partnership are jointly implementing a carbon measurement initiative for hotels which will soon become the industry standard. This is an excellent indicator of the importance that the hotel sector is giving carbon emissions. The Sheraton Maldives has now made significant strides towards reaching their goals in terms on environmental sustain- ability, and we are proud to have partnered with them in this effort.
The Carbon Consulting Company Maldives has been created with the purpose of helping organizations reduce their environmental impact and maximize the CSR and marketing opportunities arising from these efforts. The company’s mission is to help corporate leaders and decision makers develop the skill sets and knowledge base that would be required for survival in the dawning era of a low carbon economy.
Wellness by Mandara at Barceló Nasandhura has been named among the Top 100 Spas of the World 2026 by Luxury Lifestyle Awards, recognising the spa’s wellness services in Malé.
Located on Level 3 of Barceló Nasandhura, Wellness by Mandara caters to both international visitors and local residents, offering spa treatments and wellness services within the capital. Unlike spas located at island resorts, the facility provides an urban wellness option for guests seeking relaxation, physical recovery and regular self-care.
The spa draws on traditional Eastern healing practices and offers a range of treatments, including Mandara’s signature multi-hand massage therapies, ELEMIS facials, body treatments and specialised nail care packages.
Treatments are tailored to individual requirements by the spa’s therapists, with services designed to relieve muscle tension, support physical recovery and promote relaxation.
Trent Munday of Mandara Spa said the recognition reflected the team’s commitment to providing Asian spa therapies in Malé while serving both hotel guests and the local community.
Wellness by Mandara operates daily, offering treatments and spa packages to Barceló Nasandhura guests, Malé residents and day visitors.
Jalboot Group has won three awards at the 2026 World Luxury Travel Awards, marking the second consecutive year the marine leisure and transport services provider has received recognition at the event.
The awards were presented during a gala ceremony held on 24 October at the Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok, Thailand.
Jalboot Group and its marine leisure brand, Koamas by Jalboot, received awards in three categories:
- Best Diving Experience in Maldives: Koamas by Jalboot
- Best Luxury Water Transfer in Indian Ocean: Jalboot Group
- Best Water Sport & Activities in Indian Ocean Islands: Koamas by Jalboot
The awards recognise the company’s operations across marine leisure and transport services in the Maldives, including watersports, resort-based recreational activities and inter-island water transfers.
RJ Reddy, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Jalboot Group, said the recognition reflected the contributions of the company’s team across its operations.
“We are deeply honoured to be recognised across three categories at the 2026 World Luxury Travel Awards. This milestone reflects the passion, professionalism and teamwork of everyone at Jalboot. Our goal has always been to create experiences that reflect the essence of luxury and the warmth of Maldivian hospitality, both on and beneath the water.”
Jalboot Group continues to expand its operations in the Maldives as a provider of integrated maritime solutions, including luxury yacht charters, marine transport and resort-based leisure services.
The three awards further recognise the company’s presence in the Indian Ocean’s marine tourism and transport sectors.
Kandooma Maldives has introduced a new pickleball court, expanding its recreational facilities as the paddle sport continues to gain popularity worldwide.
Combining elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis, pickleball is a sport that is relatively easy to learn and suitable for players of different ages and abilities. The new facility allows guests to participate in singles or doubles matches, offering an additional recreational activity for families, couples and groups staying at the resort.
The pickleball court is open daily from 6am to 6pm, with paddles and balls available for guests to borrow from Reception.
Court reservations can be made through the resort’s Recreation or Front Office team. Each villa is entitled to one complimentary hour of court use per day.
The introduction of pickleball forms part of Kandooma Maldives’ efforts to expand its recreational offerings and provide guests with more opportunities to participate in sports and group activities during their stay.
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