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Heritance Aarah Nominated as the Best Destination Spa Hotel

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Heritance Aarah has been nominated as the Best Destination Spa Hotel category for Travel and Leisure India’s Best Awards 2020.

Heritance Aarah has been nominated in the category, Best Destination Spa Hotel for Travel and Leisure India’s Best Awards 2020. Unlike before, Travel + Leisure India & South Asia, India’s Best Awards 2020 is conducted virtually this year.

Travel + Leisure India & South Asia is the Indian edition of the American luxury travel and lifestyle magazine, Travel + Leisure. The magazine explores destinations, ideas, and trends and celebrates people who create authentic luxury experiences. Furthermore, like every year, India’s Best Awards winners are decided by an online voting process.

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Heritance Aarah boasts a spa complex consisting of six treatment rooms set over the lagoon with views of the eastern coast of the island. Moreover, A choice of luxurious health and beauty treatments with professional consultations to balance the body, mind and soul awaits at the Spa. In addition to that, the Spa also offers steam room facilities. Likewise, guests can also indulge in yoga by the sea for a more holistic wellness experience as well.

Nestled on an island in the Raa Atoll, Heritance Aarah is just a 153 km seaplane ride from the Velana International Airport. The resort features 26 Intimate Luxury Duplex Ocean Suites, 56 Ocean Villas, and 68 Land Villas, ranging from Beach Villas to Pool Beach Villas to Family Beach Villas and Family Pool Beach Villas; and a host of dining and excursion experience.

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Woven into the tropical tapestry of the Maldives’ perpetual paradise, Heritance Aarah draws inspiration from the heritage and essence of its culture. Every experience at the resort is curated to captivate and reflect the serene uniqueness of the Maldives with its immersive indulgence personified. Heritance Aarah is part of the Heritance Hotels and Resorts brand of the Aitken Spence Hotels. Aitken Spence currently operates 23 hotels and resorts across Sri Lanka, Maldives, Oman, and India.

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Marriott International Celebrates Second Wave of Graduates in Maldives Apprenticeship Program

Marriott International Celebrates Second Wave of Graduates in Maldives Apprenticeship Program

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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