Kurumba Maldives

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Kurumba Maldives[1] is a resort on the island of Vihamanaafushi, located in the North Malé Atoll in the Maldives. Managed by Universal Resorts,[2] Kurumba Maldives is the country's first Maldives resort.[3] It was designed by architect Mohamed Shafeeq.[4]

Kurumba Maldives
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General information
AddressVihamanaafushi, North Male Atoll 08340, Republic Of Maldives
Town or cityVihamanaafushi, North Malé Atoll
CountryMaldives
Coordinates4°13′35″N 73°31′10″E / 4.22639°N 73.51944°E / 4.22639; 73.51944
Opening3 October 1972
OwnerUniversal Resorts
Other information
Number of rooms180 Rooms/Villas
Number of restaurants8
Website
kurumba.com

History

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The resort opened in 1972 with its founders including local Maldivians, Mohamed Umar Maniku and Ahmed Naseem (Kerafa Naseem).[5]

Awards and achievements

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The awards and achievements by the resort include:[6]

2008

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  • Indian Ocean's Leading Resort – World Travel Awards[7]

2010

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  • Maldives’ Leading Hotel – World Travel Awards[7]

2011

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  • Maldives’ Leading Hotel – World Travel Awards[7]

2013

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  • Travellers’ Choice Awards for Best Service in the Maldives - TripAdvisor
  • Travellers’ Choice Awards for Luxury in the Maldives - TripAdvisor
  • Travellers’ Choice Awards, Top 25 Hotels in Maldives – TripAdvisor
  • (Nominated) Indian Ocean's Leading Conference Hotel - World Travel Awards
  • (Nominated) Maldives Leading Resort - World Travel Awards
  • (Nominated) Maldives Leading Family Resort - World Travel Awards
  • (Nominated) Maldives Leading Resort Spa - Luxury Travel Awards
  • 2013 Certificate of Excellence - TripAdvisor
  • Top 100 Resorts in The World - Top Hotel
  • No. 1 All-Inclusive Resort in Asia - TripAdvisor
  • Top 25 All-Inclusive Resorts in the World - TripAdvisor
  • Leading CSR Programme in the Maldives - MATATO[8]

2014

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  • Best Spa Manager Award (Maldives) for Veli Spa - World Luxury Spa Awards[9]
  • Finalist for Best Luxury Resort Spa (Maldives) for Veli Spa - World Luxury Spa Awards[10]
  • 2014 Certificate of Excellence - TripAdvisor
  • No. 1 All-Inclusive Resort in Asia - TripAdvisor
  • No. 3 All-Inclusive Resort Worldwide - TripAdvisor
  • Leading CSR Programme in the Maldives – MATATO[11]

2015

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  • Best Destination (Maldives) Spa Award for Veli Spa - World Luxury Spa Awards[9]
  • Top 10 Luxury Hotels – Maldives, TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards[12]
  • Top 10 Hotels for Service – Maldives, TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards[13]
  • Top 10 Hotels – Maldives, TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards[14]
  • Number 1 All Inclusive Resort worldwide - TripAdvisors Travellers Choice Awards[15]
  • Number 1 All Inclusive Resort Asia - Trip Advisors Travellers Choice Awards
  • Kurumba Maldives - TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence and Hall of Fame Award
  • Veli Spa - TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
  • Extreme Water Sports - TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
  • Euro Divers - TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
  • Top 3: Top Maldives Employer Award 2014 by Job-Maldives.com
  • Travelife Gold Award[16][17]

CSR Activities

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  • Party with a Purpose[18] – Annual music festival charity event in support of the Kudhakudhinge Hiyaa Orphanage and Maafushi Island Education & Training Centre[19]
  • Running of Majaa Recreation involved in educating guests on marine environment conservation. url=http://www.kurumba.com/maldives-activities

Sponsorships

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Kurumba Maldives is involved in sponsoring Advocating the Rights of Children (ARC),[20] a non-governmental and non-profit organization involved in promoting children's rights in Maldives.

References

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  1. ^ "Kurumba Maldives". Kurumba Maldives.
  2. ^ "Universal Resorts". Universal Resorts.
  3. ^ "Kurumba History". Maldives.
  4. ^ "Mohamed Shafeeq". Bevelux Group.
  5. ^ "Express". Express.
  6. ^ "Kurumba Accolades". Kurumba Maldives.
  7. ^ a b c "World Travel Awards". World Travel Awards.
  8. ^ "Maldives Travel Awards 2015". Maldives Travel Awards 2015.
  9. ^ a b "World Luxury Hotel Awards". World Luxury Hotel Awards.
  10. ^ "World * * Luxury Hotel Awards". World Luxury Hotel Awards.
  11. ^ "Matato". Matato.
  12. ^ "Tripadvisor Travelers Choice". Tripadvisor.
  13. ^ "Tripadvisor Travelers Choice Best Service". Tripadvisor.
  14. ^ "Tripadvisor Travelers Choice Top Hotels". Tripadvisor.
  15. ^ "All Inclusive".
  16. ^ "Caring More".
  17. ^ Hyde Park North Resort
  18. ^ "Kurumba Environment & Community". Kurumba Maldives.
  19. ^ "Party with a Purpose at Kurumba Maldives" (PDF). Dhonisaurus.[permanent dead link]
  20. ^ "Advocating the Rights of Children". ARC Advocating the Rights of Children.