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Hilton Worldwide remains committed to the hospitality and tourism industry in Maldives and currently manages Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, an award-winning luxury resort.

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The festival will keep a strong Marine Discovery element designed to give adults and children a hands-on experience through which they will discover the wonders of the Maldivian environment and culture. Activities include whale shark excursions, an ecological treasure hunt, cultural demonstrations, guest presentations about whale sharks and coral reef ecology, participatory performance art coordinated by London based arts company Emergency Exit Arts and of course traditional bodu beru music and Maldivian food.

Guests from surrounding resorts and local islands are invited to join the day of whale shark related festivities on Dhigurah Island in South Ari atoll.

It’s hoped that this will become an annual event, celebrating the occurrence of whale sharks in the Maldives and the South Ari Marine Protected Area and to provide an opportunity for visitors to explore the cultural and ecological wonders of the Maldives.

Sponsored by Conrad Maldives since 2007, the MWSRP are a leading authority on whale sharks in the Maldives. MWSRP have been building up a demographic profile of the whale shark population in the Maldives and over the past six years have documented over 1000 encounters. The pioneering research of the MWSRP into the demography and movements of the whale shark population in the Maldives provides the scientific basis behind the programme’s conservation goals.

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Situated in the northern most atoll of the Maldives Haa Alif, Beach House Iruveli recreates the style and charm of traditional Maldivian hospitality, while seamlessly blending Asian traditions of simplicity and elegance. Sleek and contemporary, the 83 thatched villas and suites, each with private (plunge) pool, offer unparalleled luxury. With two additional private islands to escape to near the resort, you are promised a journey of discovery, and an array of delightful opportunities to experience the beauty of Maldives.

Beach Suite

The ultimate hideaway experience, the spacious Beach Suites offer a generous 225 sqm of space and include a separate bedroom and living room, as well as a sprawling outdoor deck. Inside, natural tones of white and beige are juxtaposed with the rich wood of hand-carved furnishings. Photography capturing the unique culture of the local islands adorns the walls, each one speaking of a distinct personality or intriguing custom.

The open-air bathrooms, featuring a rain shower and i-Spa bathtub, open out onto an equally large back deck, where guests can enjoy use of a 15 sqm plunge pool and daybeds. The living room offers a large space for lounging and entertaining, while outside a private beach cabana is the perfect spot for daytime relaxation.

Kid’s Club

Children are VIPs at the Kids’ Club, known at Beach House Iruveli as ‘Turtle Club’. Their own little paradise has a private pool with mini-daybeds, a games room, a mini-climbing wall, a herb garden, a bungee trampoline for the older children and an extensive tailor-made program of activities for their entertainment including cookery classes, crab hunting and pirate dress-up. Open for children aged 3 to 12, fun and discovery never end.

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In conjunction with the revamp of their corporate identity and the rebrand and re-launch of their five star resort, Coco Bodu Hithi, Coco Collection – one of the leading portfolios of luxury resorts in the Maldives – recently signed a deal with branding, distribution, sales and marketing leaders, Preferred Hotel Group.

The alignment with a likeminded association such as Preferred Hotel Group signifies Coco Collection’s commitment to being a premier ‘luxury holiday lifestyle’ resort brand, with focus on service excellence, quality product, residential design and sustainability. Preferred Hotel Group will represent two of Coco Collection’s luxurious properties, Coco Bodu Hithi and Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu, whilst also offering sales, marketing and technology support.

“We are very pleased to align the Coco Collection properties with a prestigious organization such as Preferred Hotel Group,” commented Patrick Heuzé, Chief Executive Officer of Coco Collection. “Preferred Hotel Group shares our own brand’s focus on customized service, and its superior distribution technology and sales & marketing expertise are the right fit to support the expanding portfolio of Coco Collection as we introduce the next generation of luxury hospitality into new destinations in the Middle East, Africa and Asian regions.”

The exotic 5 star resorts, Coco Bodu Hithi and Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu will be marketed under the Preferred Boutique brand. Launched in 2005, Preferred Boutique has rapidly emerged as the brand that defines the boutique hotel experience for travelers. Its members, each of which has 100 rooms or less, are categorized into four inspirational themes – Classic, Design, Adventure and Resort – that celebrate the art of travel and emphasize the palette of personal experiences that await each guest.

As commented by President of Preferred Hotel Group, Lindsey Ueberroth: “this new partnership with Coco Collection further strengthens our presence in Middle East, African & Asian markets, providing Preferred Hotel Group guests with exceptional new choices in leading resort destinations. We look forward to a long, and mutually beneficial relationship as the companies continue to grow strategically and internationally.”

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Vinum Dinner

A once a week special dinner hosted by the General Manager in the cavernous wine cellar. Here, wine sommeliers introduce wines and the Executive Chef presents the food course by course. A dining experience on the island that must not be missed!

Cardamom Lounge

Indian boudoir dining in a very exotic and colorful setting.

An Affair with Sakura

Ten course degustation menu inspired by the featherly light Cherry Blossom flowers of Japan.

Gourmélicious

Allow us to introduce, Gourmélicious. It is the simple experience of a picnic that you can now experience, Huvafen style. The dream team have prepared a menu that allows guests to actually ‘tick’ their choice of dishes that will then be packed in a picnic basket and taken anywhere on the island or off.

Gourmélicious can be enjoyed on the beach, the deck of your bungalow, the deck of our brand new Dhoni’s or our super sleek luxury yacht, Sensuelle, even taken on a fishing trip and enjoyed after a good catch.

Packed into an oh-so-chic basket tote, Gourmélicious’ ‘tick to eat’ style comes with a selection of cold meat or seafood, salad, duck liver paté, cheese and freshly baked baguettes filled with your choice of smoked salmon, cream cheese or hummus. There is even a choice for grilled vegetable or even a ham leg.

If you choose to dine on the beach, a plush carpet will be set out with lots of huggable pillows and glowing candles. A setting so unlike anything else, you would want to Gourmélicious everyday.

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Conrad Maldives Rangali Island cements its reputation as the resort that brings its guests closest to whale sharks when the Maldives Whale Shark Research program team returns to the luxury resort this May. During their two-month summer visit, the charity will run regular snorkeling excursions for guests to swim with whale sharks as well as collect data and conduct research into this endangered and little-known animal. The researchers settle in for a longer session in the autumn when they return in September, remaining on the island until the following February.

“With our location in South Ari Atoll, Conrad Maldives is just a short boat ride from the reef where whale sharks are commonly found and we have an 80% success rate in finding them,” said general manager Peter Nilsson. “As the only resort in the country hosting a research program, we’re also able to share information and insight into these incredible animals with our guests”.

Found in the Maldives all year round, the whale shark (Rhincodon typus) is a massive filter-feeding shark and, being the largest fish in the world, is one of the country’s wildlife ‘must sees’. Very little is known about the whale shark which is on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) red list and classified as ‘vulnerable to extinction’.

Aiming to fill the many gaps in the general public’s knowledge is the Maldives Whale Shark Research Program (MWSRP), a joint British and Maldivian registered charity dedicated to protecting and researching this little-known and endangered animal. Based at Conrad Maldives for nine months of the year, they host whale shark spotting excursions which offer an unrivaled chance to see and swim with whale sharks and learn more about these incredible creatures from the experts. The three-hour snorkeling trip, led by marine biologists from the MWSRP, is priced at US$200 per person with profits going to the MWSRP.

Sponsored by Conrad Maldives since 2007, the MWSRP are a leading authority on whale sharks in the Maldives and an active member of the international conservation coalition, the Shark Alliance. MWSRP have been building up a demographic profile of the whale shark population in the Maldives and over the past six years have documented over 1000 encounters. The pioneering research of the MWSRP into the demography and movements of the whale shark population in the Maldives provides the scientific basis behind the program’s conservation goals.

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With 150 years of history in perfumery kept alive by IPG Fragrances, the Maillebiau family will be conducting an exclusive three day workshop exploring the history of perfume, discovering rare tools and ingredients that have been with the family for hundreds of years, understanding the processes and uncovering secrets behind the creation of a perfume. At the end of the workshop, guests will use their new found education and work together with Nicolas and Isabelle in creating their Per Fumum Ex bespoke perfume. An exclusive service by IPG Fragrances reserved for the world’s lucky few. This exciting journey ends with a gourmet experience where our Executive Chef Daniel Johnson together with Nicolas and Isabelle create an extraordinary dinner awakening all senses. A once in a lifetime experience, each guest will receive their final unique perfume two months after their holiday. The Maillebiau family explain that the bespoke perfume experience ‘is a subtle invitation to your intimate world, unveiling your personality, tastes and your individuality. That makes it unique’.

Reopened days ahead of schedule with a re-launch party by Per AQUUM Music Ambassador, DJ Ravin, Huvafen Fushi’s renovation revealed glossy new interior finishes to all bungalows, pavilions and restaurants. Already an award winning retreat renowned for its trailblazing concepts, these new touches reaffirm the retreat’s status as a leader in premium luxury and creative hospitality.

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Asia’s hip hop superstar and answer to Jay-Z, Joe Flizzow is a multi-award winning rapper, songwriter, producer, MC and is Founder and CEO of Kartel Records, one of Asia’s most recognisable hip hop collective and brands. Listed in Prestige Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40 and August Man Magazine’s Man of the Year, Joe writes and produces songs for himself as well as for other prominent artists. Notable international collaborations include ‘Get It Done’ featuring KRS-ONE (USA), ‘Do It Big’ featuring Thaitanium (Thailand) and ‘Complicated’ featuring Asian Idol Hady Mirza (Singapore). Joe Flizzow has also been judging for award-winning reality talent shows covering break-dancing and street dance. As the artist succinctly observes, “We used to have a dream, now we have a plan”.

Growing up in France, SonaOne discovered Graffiti art. Fascinated by the vibrant colours and creative messages delivered by Parisian graffiti legends such as Serval, Mode2 and Nasty, Sona spent countless hours perfecting his art and searching for a unique type of “Wild-Style” which he now calls his own. Already establishing himself as a prominent graff-writer, he went in search of a new creative challenge and began composing music. Famed for his jazzy and soulful sound reminiscent to music from hip-hop’s golden era in the 90s, Sona has already chalked up an impressive repertoire of music production work. SonaOne is hailed by listeners for introducing a (much needed) fresh brand of witty lyricism to hip-hop.

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