Bandos Maldives Wins Indian Ocean's Best Dive Resort in WTA 2024!

Bandos Maldives announces its triumphant win as the Indian Ocean’s Best Dive Resort in the World Travel Awards 2024. With this, Bados’ unwavering commitment to providing unparalleled diving experiences is further highlighted.

Dive Bandos is one of the longest-estbalished diving centres in the Maldives, standing as a beacon of excellence in underwater exploration. In addition to a dedicated team of professionals, Dive Bandos also ensures that every dive excursion unfolds with the utmost safety. With this, guests are able to immerse themselves in the wonders of the underwater world.

Bandos Maldives offers access to over 40 remarkable dive sites. Each of these sites offers a unique glimpse into the wonders of the Indian Ocean. Whether novice or seasoned divers, guests can expect unparalleled adventures. At Bandos Maldives. these adventures are guided by a team of multi-lingual experts. The team at Bandos Maldives is passionate about sharing their knowledge and love for the ocean.

We are incredibly honored to win the title of Indian Ocean’s Best Dive Resort in the World Travel Awards 2024. This accolade is a tstament to our ongoing dedication to providing exceptional diving experiences and fostering a deep appreciation for the marine environment. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our guests and team members whose unwavering support and commitment have made this achievement possible, says Ismail Rasheed – General Managr of Bandos Maldives.

In addition to this, the Maldives took home three other accolades at The World Travel Awards 2024. This includes:

Indian Ocean’s Leading Destination 2024
Indian Ocean’s Leading Honeymoon Destination 2024
Indian Ocean’s Leading Green Destination 2024

Guests interested in exploring the beauty of the Maldives’ underwater world can visit Bandos Maldives. The resort is conveniently located just 10 minutes from Male’ City. In addition to being a family-friendly resort, Bandos Maldives is also known as the island of hospitality. Being one of the oldest resorts in the Maldives, Bandos Maldives continues to provide guests with exceptional services. With the new title of the Indian Ocean’s Best Dive Resort, Banos Maldives stands as a testament to the allure of the Maldives as a premier travel destination.

Atmosphere Core has promoted Ashwin Handa to Chief Operating Officer for South Asia, taking a key step as the hospitality brand accelerates its growth in the region. In doing so, the company continues to strengthen its leadership team. Moreover, this milestone appointment reflects a broader leadership strategy that reinforces both the company’s expansion efforts and internal culture.

Managing Director Salil Panigrahi praised the move, highlighting how it aligns with the company’s culture of recognizing and empowering deserving individuals. “It is a proud moment that reflects our culture of recognising, trusting, and empowering deserving individuals within the organisation. Ashwin is a collaborative leader who holds our teams, values, and ambitions together,” he said. Panigrahi further emphasized Ashwin’s ability to balance both the big picture and the smallest details, noting that this skill results in seamless execution, which drives operational efficiency and strong business performance.

With over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry across India, the Maldives, and Nepal, Ashwin expressed his gratitude for the opportunity. “It is an honour and privilege to be recognised and step into this role at a time of expansion and evolution for Atmosphere Core. I look forward to continuing this journey with our talented teams as we strengthen our brand presence, enter new markets, and build on our commitment to exceptional, heartfelt hospitality”.

In this expanded capacity, Ashwin will lead operations across the Maldives, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bhutan. To that end, he will enhance guest experiences, improve operational performance, and ensure every interaction—whether with guests or team members—reflects the company’s signature philosophy, the “Joy of Giving.” His role will play a key part in advancing Atmosphere Core’s mission and values.

Bandos Maldives Wins Indian Ocean’s Best Dive Resort in WTA 2024!

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