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JOALI BEING Announces Sanctum Wellbeing Residence: Empowering Mind and Body

JOALI BEING announces a unique collaboration to bring its guests a mindful experience.

JOALI BEING announces a unique collaboration with Sanctum, the internationally mindful movement. The inaugural Sanctum Wellbeing Residence brings guests radical self-care and joyful hearing immersions. This experience will be taking place from 28th April to 10th May 2024.

The Sanctum Wellbeing Residence

The Sanctum Wellbeing Residence will centre on a holistic and unmatched moving sequence, rooted in multidisciplinary forms of Kundalini yoga, martial arts, animalistic flow, breathwork, and primal fitness with elements of HIIT. The method is curated to music to complement meditation movements. It also aims to alter body frequencies within a class through mindful movement. The approach has been scientifically proven to decrease anxiety levels and enhance overall self-worth.

We are thrilled to partner with such an innovative movement and bring a new, transformative practie to our valued guests, says Graeme Freeman – General Manager at JOALI BEING.

The two-week immersive programme is crafted to empower the body and expand the mind. It includes sunrise and sunset rituals, mindful beach hikes, cathartic ocean dips, high-intensity workouts, immersive sound journeys, and fire ceremonies. Guests can also gain insight through the island’s wellbeing consultants and enjoy the resort’s signature treatments.

As the first dedicated wellbeing island of its kind in the region, JOALI BEING is influenced by culture and widely recognised for its transfrmative wellbeing experiences, and we are therefore delighted to collaborate on our inaugral residence in the Maldives. Our ambition is to lead the next generation of retreats, bringing together the most authentic community of like-minded individuals, and the award-winning JOALI BEING is aligned with its philosophy and offers the ideal locale to resort mental, spiritual, and physical balance, says Luuk Melisse – Sanctum Founder.

What Villas You Can Book for the Retreat?

JOALI BEING has villas from $2700 per night for two people sharing an Ocean Pool Villa on a B&B basis. The wellbeing programme starts from $1,693 per person based on a five-night programme. JOALI BEING also has villas from $2,700 per night for two people sharing an Ocean Pool Villa on a B&B basis. Guests can also gain insight and guidance from the Sanctum Founders and the island’s wellbeing consultants. Take this opportunity to enjoy the resort’s signature treatments and bespoke wellbeing journeys These journeys have been curated around JOALI BEING’s Four Pillars: Mind, Skin, Microbiome, and Energy.

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On April 19, 2025, Marriott International celebrated the success of 31 apprentices who graduated from the second batch of its Maldives Apprenticeship Program. The special ceremony took place at the Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa and featured key dignitaries, including Hon. Ibrahim Waheed, the Minister of Youth Empowerment, Information, and Arts, along with other officials from the Ministry of Youth Empowerment and the Maldives Institute of Technology (MIT). Additionally, Mark Fletcher, Marriott’s Area Director of Human Resources for Singapore and the Maldives, also attended to acknowledge the graduates’ achievements.

Hon. Ibrahim Waheed highlighted the program’s role in empowering the youth of the Maldives, commenting, “Today, we celebrate 31 apprenticeship graduates. These are 31 futures redefined—each a testament to what happens when opportunity meets action. To our apprentices, you step forward as ambassadors of possibility. And to Marriott International, thank you for not just supporting this program, but for championing it—your commitment to mentorship and local capacity building is truly admirable.”

A Collaborative Effort in Hospitality Training

The Marriott Apprenticeship Program is a collaborative effort between Marriott International, the Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Community Empowerment, and MIT. This 10-month program provides participants with a well-rounded education that includes theoretical lessons at MIT and hands-on experience at various Marriott resorts across the Maldives. Specifically, the apprentices received training in several key hospitality sectors, including front office operations, culinary arts, food and beverage service, and housekeeping.

By partnering with the Maldivian government, Marriott became the first international hospitality brand to support such an apprenticeship initiative in the country, reinforcing its dedication to developing local talent. In this way, the program supports Marriott’s broader mission to cultivate the next generation of leaders in the fast-growing Maldivian tourism industry.

Practical Experience Across Marriott’s Maldives Resorts

The apprentices completed their theoretical training at MIT before gaining practical experience at Marriott’s luxurious properties in the Maldives, such as The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands; The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort; JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa; W Maldives; Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa; Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa; and The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort.

True to the company’s guiding principle of “We Put People First,” Marriott focuses on helping young professionals grow and succeed. As a result of their hard work, all the graduates received Level-3 certification, officially recognized by the Maldives Qualification Authority (MQA). This certification acknowledges their successful completion of both the academic and practical components of the program, preparing them for careers in the hospitality industry.

Looking Ahead to a Bright Future

Mark Fletcher reflected on the program’s origins, noting, “When we launched this program in 2023, it was envisioned as a pilot, a leap of faith, grounded in belief. A belief in crafting talents of Maldivian youth, belief in the strength and collaboration, and belief in Marriott’s commitment to “take care” – not just our people but the communities where we serve. What began as an initiative is now a movement, and Marriott International is proud to be the first international hospitality brand to officially launch such apprenticeship program in the Maldives”

Ultimately, this graduation marks a key milestone in Marriott’s efforts to contribute to the long-term sustainability of the Maldives’ tourism industry by fostering a talented and skilled local workforce. Marriott looks forward to watching its graduates embark on successful careers and continue playing an essential role in the growth of the country’s hospitality sector.

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