Underwater World at Lily Beach Resort & Spa Nominated For Dive Travel Awards 2020

The amazing Underwater World at Lily Beach Resort & Spa has been nominated for Dive Travel Awards 2020. The amazing underwater world, which put the Maldives on the world travel map in the first place, is an experience not to be missed.

As befits a luxury, 5-resort, the coral reefs around Lily Beach offer some of Maldives’ top dive and snorkeling sites. Dive into the beautiful underwater realm that gives you endless opportunities to lay your eyes on the 5-star coral reef metropolis, buzzing with marine life. Novice snorkelers can admire the colorful marine life from the flat surface of the Indian Ocean, be it on the well-protected and easily accessible house reef.

Whether you have thousands of dives under your belt or you are a beginner, you will immediately realize that what lies on your doorstep at Lily Beach will be difficult to surpass anywhere in the world. Divers will know that the South Ari Atoll is home to the Maldives’ best diving and Lily Beach offers an excellent jumping-off point for trying to find everything that’s on your Maldives Bucket List!

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Located on a private island of Huvahendhoo in South Ari Atoll, Lily Beach Resort and Spa is recognized as the leading 5-star All-Inclusive resort in the Maldives and Asia. The resort features its own unique and elevated concept of “Affordable Luxury”. The resort continues to reinvent culinary offerings to stay abreast of trends in dining experiences, beverages, and presentations. Lily Beach Resort was recently honored as the best all-inclusive resort in Asia by TripAdvisor.

Holistic rejuvenating therapies are offered at the resort’s Tamara Spa’s over-water spa pavilions. Recreation facilities available at the resort include a fitness center and tennis courts. Additionally, the resort also provides snorkeling equipment and houses its own reef coral garden. The resort’s convenient location allows easy access to more than 50 dive sites. Lily Beach Resort is accessible by a 25-minute seaplane journey from the main Velana International Airport.

Feature image by Lily Beach Resort & Spa

Marriott International proudly announces the successful completion of the inaugural KURIMAGU Leadership Program. This milestone underscores the company’s commitment to nurturing and empowering local Maldivian talent within the hospitality industry. The graduation ceremony took place on 29 November 2024, at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands. It celebrated the achievements of the program’s first cohort. The cohort included 29 associates from Marriott’s resorts across the Maldives.

Mark Fletcher, Area Director of Human Resources for Singapore & Maldives at Marriott International, expressed his pride in the program’s success:

“We are incredibly proud of the progress made by the first cohort of KURIMAGU participants. KURIMAGU is more than just a leadership development program – it’s a platform for Maldivian talent to thrive. By empowering our associates with the tools and support to excel in leadership roles, we are shaping the future of Marriott while contributing to the long-term growth and prosperity of the Maldives’ hospitality industry. This is a critical part of our ongoing commitment to investing in and developing local talent for sustainable success”

A Year of Dynamic Learning and Growth

The KURIMAGU Leadership Program is a transformative 12-month initiative designed to develop the leadership potential of local talent. It prepares participants for key roles within Marriott and the broader hospitality industry. Graduates came from renowned properties including Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa, Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa, The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort, JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa, JW Marriott Kaafu Atoll Island Resort, W Maldives, The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort & Spa, and The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands. Marriott’s continued support for this initiative highlights its dedication to creating a pipeline of future leaders for the Maldives hospitality sector.

Over the past year, participants have engaged in an enriching learning experience. The curriculum included both in-person and virtual training sessions, self-paced e-learning, structured mentoring, cross-disciplinary exposure, and collaborative group learning. Participants also had opportunities to interact with senior leaders through insightful fireside chats. During these chats, they received valuable feedback on their career progression. Mentorship from seasoned hoteliers guided their development, fostering both personal and professional growth. This collaborative environment encouraged participants to share experiences. Learn from each other, and build lasting networks that enhanced their leadership capabilities.

Marriott International remains dedicated to nurturing local talent and fostering a culture of growth and leadership. The KURIMAGU Leadership Program reflects Marriott’s core value of “Putting People First” and contributes to the long-term success of both the company and the Maldives’ hospitality industry. Through initiatives like KURIMAGU, Marriott International aims to build a strong pipeline of talented individuals, ready to assume greater responsibilities and lead the future of the hospitality sector in the Maldives and beyond.

Underwater World at Lily Beach Resort & Spa Nominated For Dive Travel Awards 2020

Feature image by Lily Beach Resort & Spa

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