Awards

In an exclusive soiree on Thursday, December 27, 2018, Crown & Champa Resorts received the ‘Leading CSR Program’ for 2018 in the Maldives Travel Awards. The event, held at Paradise Island Resort, welcomed over 200 industry professionals to celebrate the winners across all 25 categories in the gala edition.

The award serves a formal testament of the continuous aim to increase the sustainability of operations through positive contributions to biodiversity conservation, cultural heritage preservation and community development. Within the extensive Sustainability Report is the importance of corporate social responsibility (CSR) to promote local employment and fair trade, support local entrepreneurs, respect local communities, implement policies against commercial exploitation and practice responsible sourcing.

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5-Star luxury resort, Hurawalhi Island Resort has been bestowed the ‘Leading All-Inclusive Resort’ award, which highlights the resort’s generous and value-for-money plan that allows guests to luxuriate in a carefree getaway in the Maldives. Having been in operation for 2 years, Hurawalhi sets an exemplary path for sustainable luxury and elegance with a traditional Maldivian touch that is rooted in the core values of Crown & Champa Resorts.

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Finally, the Maldives Travel Awards named Duniye Spa the ‘Leading Wellness and Spa Brand’ for 2018, adding to the spa’s stellar reputation as one of the best in the Maldives. Founded in 2002 by a group of international hotel owners, Duniye Spa is a leading spa management and consultancy company in the Maldives and Indian Ocean region. The spa offers a holistic approach to well-being using world-class facilities, natural products and the care provided by each professional therapist.

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Crown & Champa Resorts offers guests 40 years of expertise in the hospitality industry. Each resort is individually crafted to reflect its surroundings and heritage, creating getaways filled with authentic beauty and allure, and catering for all types of guests and island experiences.

Newly opened Kudadoo Maldives Private Island by Hurawalhi has been named the world’s best new luxury hotel for 2018 by the prestigious, members-only Luxury Travel Intelligence (LTI). The independent luxury review site conducted an assessment of the year’s top hotels, published in a recent CNN Travel article, with the private island firmly in the lead.

The experts at LTI find that the blend of modern luxury, sustainability and excellence in architectural design make Kudadoo “a truly special and intimate private island resort.” In fact, the accolade reiterates the essential promise of affording precisely what the discerning traveller desires – the luxury of time, space and unhindered connections.

Having only been officially open since December 1, 2018, Kudadoo’s commitment to world-class eco-tourism shines through each aspect of the island that it is embedded in and developed together with the renowned architect, Yuji Yamazaki, from 100% solar-powered operations and sustainable building material to environmentally conscious activities, amenities and food.

Kudadoo features 13 one-bedroom and 2 two-bedroom residences located atop an aquamarine lagoon, each with a private infinity pool and a private butler. The all-encompassing AAA concept affords residents at Kudadoo an effortless adventure whenever they wish, the choice to indulge in unscripted culinary treats at any time and anywhere, as well as rest and reset with the help of the various well-being options as often as they like.

At Kudadoo, anything is available, at any time and anywhere.

LTI is an independent, members-only digital resource for global luxury travel intelligence that identifies the front runners of luxury travel based on a comprehensive algorithm covering 118 touch points with weighted scores. The top 15 new luxury hotels from the worldwide survey include:

1. Kudadoo Private Island, Maldives
2. Joali, Maldives
3. Amanyangyun, Shanghai
4. Shinta Mani Wild, Cambodia
5. Zuri, Zanzibar
6. Chable Maroma, Mexico
7. Rosewood Luang Prabang, Laos
8. Capella Ubud, Bali
9. Royal Champagne, Champillon
10. Como Uma Canggu, Bali
11. Solaz, Los Cabos
12. The Murray, Hong Kong
13. Nobu Hotel, Marbella
14. Six Senses, Fiji
15. Hotel Gloria de Sant Jaume, Mallorca

Visit www.kudadoo.com and explore the hallmarks of luxurious living.

On Thursday February 22, 2018, Crown & Champa Resorts was among the TOP companies to be awarded a GOLD 100 plaque in an exclusive invite-only event at Bandos Island Resort & Spa.

Now in its second year, the Corporate Maldives GOLD 100 Awards celebrate exceptionally performing companies and leading businesses in the Maldives. Of the 10 000 companies, Crown & Champa Resorts is listed among the leading companies in the Travel & Hospitality industry for the second year in a row.

The second edition of the Corporate Maldives GOLD 100 magazine contains the full list of companies awarded with the revered plaque.

Two Lifetime Achievement awards were presented to Mr. Mohamed Waheed Deen and Mr. Ahmed Nazeer, one of the Founders and Directors of Crown Company for their contribution towards pioneering the tourism and hospitality industry of the Maldives. Last year, the Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to another recognized pioneer, Mr. Hussain Afeef.

Dhiraagu, STO & Marine Maldives were among the 6 companies to receive Excellence Awards during the gala night, all for their individual accomplishments during the year 2017.

Crown & Champa Resorts continues to herald the growth and success of the Travel & Hospitality industry as a reputable leader and award-winning company in the Maldives.