Continuous luxury in Maldives

The Maldives is a collection of 26 coral atals in the Indian Ocean that is globally famous for water bungalows, ancient white sand beaches and exceptional maritime lives for luxury island resorts. Each atol is unique, formed by slow erosion of volcanic islands, which releases a ring of coral islands surrounded by clear blue water that is synonymous with this luxury leisure destination. To call Maldives home with more than 250 species of hard coral and 1100 species of fish, we need to be collectively responsible for their existence. Tourism is still growing in the Maldives and with new resorts every year and every year, it is now more important to promote and support permanent tourism initiative.

It is our responsibility as global travelers to make sustainable options wherever possible. Of course, our tasks have a great impact in flying around the world, but if we want to travel then it is impossible to avoid this way and is definitely impractical to reach every corner of this enchanting planet. However, what we can do is to find hotels and resorts in our chosen destination that are trying to develop sustainable practices, and work towards reducing the impact of travel and tourism. Anyone who has been lucky to visit the Maldives will appreciate how unique the environment is, coral atols, ancient reefs and abundant marine life, highlights natural beauty with marine life. It is within such a delicate eco system where the need for durable practices is paramount, and where efforts to become more durable can have the most impact. Tourism continues to grow rapidly in the Maldives, there has never been a more important time to 'do the right thing' for the tourism industry and to support those resorts for tourists and passengers.

Six senses Kanuhura

It was no surprise that the latest six Sense resort in Maldives had sustainable tourism as one of his main values. Just the stunning six senses, Kanuhura has adopted the concept and there are many initiatives that are clear when you detect the ancient island. From fruits, vegetables and mushrooms that are grown on the island, moving towards the menu that will be 40% plant -based, and in conversation with the efforts of community and protection, to declare that the Maldivian Cigrass Meadows should be preserved, every effort should be made to ensure that every effort should be obtained and crossed the stability targets of the six senses and cross them. As long as some resorts choose to remove segrass and ecosystem services, which they provide to create 'crystal clear lagoon', six senses Kannuhura and six senses teams have actively promoted their environmental importance in other resorts by Lamu (both in Maldives). The campaign has been supported and supported by the Ministry of Maldives Tourism which will further promote positive effects from protecting these endangered sea grass grasslands.

When Jeff Smith (vice -president of stability in six senses) asks how they make a durable and responsible tourist 'fun' for their guests, he spoke emotionally about the Earth Lab. In the resort of every six senses, this is the place where guests are invited to join interactive workshops that are both educational and fun. Whether he is learning how to make his own natural toothpastes, zero waste candles and locally sour coconut oil or learn about coral restoration, recycling and compost, there are classes and activities for all that will definitely think you will think of thinking about how to reduce our effects on the planet. Further, he talked about the broad initiatives of the group, including a 'bio -biological, where civil science will be used to document biodiversity, and a seed savings program that would provide very essential seeds to local farmers and communities.

Ja manfaru

As the first resort in Maldives from Dubai -based Ja Hotels and Resorts, it was great to see that he adopted permanent tourism practices in delightful Ja Manfaru which is located in ancient Ha Alif Atol. The General Manager, the Jason Crust talked about how “stability for J Manfaru is very important” and it was clear to look at the island during our time. The island gardens produce fruits, vegetables and mushrooms, while more and more products are produced on the island. Both these initiatives reduce unnecessary packaging and negative effects of food miles. Apart from these, guests are further joining their stability initiative by offering wide vegetarian, vegetarian and plant -based food options through their innovative and resort wide 'Wellness Your Way' menu and reducing the effects of tourism in Jaafaru.

You will not find plastic water bottles or plastic straws in Manfaru, even toothbrush and razor are made from durable bamboo. In an effort to find new ways to reduce environmental impact, every aspect of life is constantly being investigated. Each bathroom has a locally produced, organic and paraben free features in a refillable dispenser that both plant -based and reflected, which eliminates the requirement of single use plastic. The Jason Cruce also spoke of the existing solar panels and a new waste management system, which is in development, which will see the positive effects of food waste along with the purchase of yield with low packaging. All drinking water is walked on the island using reverse osmosis, before remuneration and distributed throughout the island in the planet -friendly glass bottles, another step towards reducing the need for single use plastic in Ja Manafaru.

Westin Maldives Mirianndhu Resort

As part of Marriott International, the stability initiative in Westin Maldives Mirianndu resort follows the Group Wide 2025 stability and social impact goals. These goals address the fact that as the world's largest hotel operator, they have the most responsibility to conduct responsibly with their global appearance. The stability initiative in the Westin Maldives includes a food fertilizer machine that uses food waste to produce fertilizer for 1200 square feet 'Chef Garden', where an array of fresh yield is cultivated, providing organic farm-copy materials for resort restaurants and bars. In August 2024, the completion of an impressive solar power project has already been provided the desired results to remove more than 77,000 kg of CO2 emissions in the first 3 months of the operation. General Manager, Mr. Vijay Kumar remarked “Stability is important and we are committed to creating solutions to reduce the impact we have on this beautiful eco-system, our new panels will work to exploit sunlight that we bless in Maldives and reduce our dependence on energy sources like diesel.”

The bottled water plant produces 500 to 1000 liters each day in Westin Maldives, which means that all guest rooms and food outlets are fulfilled. Sea water is filtered to remove salt and other impurities through water treatment systems and reverse osmosis membranes. Pure water is then sterilized, mineral and bottled under clean conditions in biodegradable glass bottles. It provides an environmentally friendly and necessary option for imported bottled bottled water and completely solo use removes the use of plastic water bottles. Carbon emissions are reduced by eliminating the need to import water from the mainland and by integrating the recently installed solar panels, carbon footprint is further reduced.

When tourism began in 1972 with the inauguration of Kurumba Maldives, it was impossible to predict how tourism in Maldives would look today. In 2024, there are now around 200 resorts and several other tourist facilities including guest houses and dive vessels. The Novilu Seeplane Terminal was opened in 2023, which looks at over 500 flights daily, while the brand's new terminal at the men's international airport will be able to manage more than 7 million passengers annually. Tourism in the Maldives is really alive and is constantly kicking with global demand, so it is only true that permanent tourism in Maldives becomes the next big thing that allows future generations to enjoy everything that is to present the Maldives.

Paul Iers

Paul Irres is the co-founder of Vegan Food Quest, who writes about luxury hotels and resorts in South-East Asia, focusing on permanent trip, Eco travel and vegetarian travel. Currently, located in Malaysia, Paul also writes about sports events and some of the best golf courses in the entire region.