How Crown and Champa Resorts is Protecting Biodiversity

Celebrating biodiversity this year, Crown and Champa Resorts disclosed some of the measures in place at their hotels and resorts on 05^th June, World Environment Day 2020. The theme for this year focus on providing essential infrastructure that supports life on Earth and human development.

This year has been a major learning lesson as we witnessed the human impact on the environment at a large scale. A number of resorts and hotels worldwide has focused on sustainable tourism throughout the years and has implemented further protocols given the changes seen due to the global pandemic. On the World Environment Day this year, Crown and Champa Resorts revealed some of the ways in which they are protecting biodiversity with Eco-friendly initiatives.

Plastic causes severe damage to the marine life. It is important to limit the consumption of unnecessary waste as it has affected the planet in irrecoverable ways. Across Crown and Champa Resorts’ properties, single use plastic has been eliminated and replaced with eco-friendly alternatives.

Crown and Champa Resorts has taken plenty of initiatives to plant more trees and recently embarked on a coconut tree planting exercise at Veligandu Island Resort. Coconut tree planting helps control coastal soil erosion.

Having partnered with Healing Earth, world-renowned luxury amenities provider, Crown and Champa Resorts provides guests with organic and bio-degradable amenities. The products are free of synthetic additives and housed in refillable recycled glass packaging.

The hospitality group has also been doing its part to preserve the reefs and marine life with initiatives like coral and reef gardening on Kuredu Island Resort and Meeru Island Resort. This is done by transplanting coral to areas that need support.

Crown and Champa Resorts has been committed to preserving the biodiversity of Maldives with sustainable operations and various green initiatives. Established in 2000, Crown and Champa Resorts is a leading luxury brand in the Maldives. The company owns and operates 09 exclusive resorts across Maldives and a hotel located in Male’ City.

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In a strategic move to enhance the Maldives’ economic landscape, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu recently held a series of high-level meetings with prominent Malaysian business leaders during his official visit to Malaysia. These discussions, aimed at fostering greater bilateral cooperation, focused on key areas such as tourism, healthcare, education, and infrastructure development.

A key engagement was a meeting with Tan Sri Dr. Jeffrey Cheah, Founder and Chairman of the Sunway Group, one of Malaysia’s leading conglomerates. During the talks, they explored potential collaborations in tourism, education, and healthcare, with Dr. Muizzu emphasizing the Maldives’ growing appeal as an investment destination. Furthermore, the Sunway delegation showed strong interest in the Maldives’ robust investment climate, particularly in areas supported by the recently enacted Foreign Investment Act.

Additionally, the President met with Vincent Tan Chee Yioun, the founder of Berjaya Corporation Berhad, where they discussed expanding Berjaya’s footprint in the Maldives, particularly in the tourism sector. Notably, the Maldives’ well-established tourism industry, along with its strategic location, stood out as a key area for future collaboration. Moreover, the talks covered developments in infrastructure, focusing on the nation’s ongoing efforts to strengthen air connectivity and create a more conducive environment for foreign investors.

These interactions, in turn, form part of the Maldives’ broader strategy to attract sustainable investments and open new avenues for economic growth. With a renewed focus on eco-tourism, renewable energy, and digital transformation, the President’s meetings signal the nation’s readiness to welcome global partners.

As President Dr. Muizzu wrapped up his engagements, both the Maldivian and Malaysian business leaders expressed optimism about future collaborations, thus highlighting the Maldives’ potential as a thriving hub for investment in the Indian Ocean region.

How Crown and Champa Resorts is Protecting Biodiversity

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