Veligandu Wins Travelife Gold Award


Maldives
PUBLISHED November 19, 2018

Veligandu Island Resort & Spa has recently been awarded the prestigious Travelife Gold Award 2018 for sustainability in tourism. 

The award accentuates the resorts dedication to environmental sustainability, as well as meaningful contributions within the local communities of the Maldives.

Travelife, which is recognised by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, awards hotels and accommodations that meet the requirements after extensive assessments with over 150 sustainability criteria. Veligandus continuous improvements, including various improvements to reduce plastic use, have contributed to attaining the award.

Fathuhulla Ibrahim, General Manager at Veligandu, shared exciting information about the progress of the campaigns, where the resort has reduced plastic use by 20 000 bottles in 2018. Other impressive figures include: 74% of bottles on the island are glass bottles and use of plastic bottles has been reduced to 26% with a target of 10% by the end of the year.

Last year, the resort received the Travelife Champions Award, which emphasises continuous support of the local community and in 2016, won the same Travelife Gold Award for sustainability in tourism.

Veligandu is a four-star resort that offers a perfect small island getaway holiday, including an All Inclusive Plan option. Fringed with white beaches and featuring a huge 80 m sandbank at one end, Veligandu is a very popular and smart option because of the affordable price range it provides for good accommodation.

Rooms are comfortable, attractive and stylish; nearly all of them are over water. The island is rightly famous for its great beaches and is located on a beautiful lagoon. The resort also features a year-round outdoor pool and views of the sea, a spa centre, sauna, and guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

The main Dhonveli restaurant serves up buffets three times a day and has a good Maldivian night each Friday, showcasing local food. The à la carte Madivaru restaurant is open in the evenings for a quieter and more romantic dinner.

Veligandu Island Resort & Spa is located in Rasdhu, North Ari Atoll, a 20-minute Seaplane ride from the airport.
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