Among many Maldives Resorts, Kurumba was the very first private island resort in the Maldives when it opened its doors in 1972.
(TRAVPR.COM) MALDIVES - October 30th, 2015 - 28th September 2015
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Kurumba Maldives Celebrated World Tourism Day 2015
On Sunday September 27th, Kurumba Maldives team joined for the celebration of the World Tourism Day 2015. The purpose of it is to foster awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism and its social, cultural, political and economic value.
The main tasks on the agenda were environmental activities such as Reef and lsland Clean Up along with crown-of-thorns starfish removal, who are known as a notorious predator of reef building corals.
Kurumba Maldives also volunteered to participate in the energy conservation hour to maximize saving energy by using minimum lights, air conditions and equipment. Most of air conditioning units and lighting were turned off in staff areas, as well as exterior signage lighting in public areas, restaurants and bars was temporary replaced for the candlelight. In-house guests have been invited to participate and do the same in their rooms and villas.
Maumoon Mustafa, Operations Manager of Kurumba Maldives stated: “The theme for WTD2015 is "One Billion Tourists, One Billion Opportunities”. Every day we witness how the tourism sector in the Maldives benefits local communities and has the power to drive development, create jobs and build the sustainable society.
It is important to take a leadership role and ensure to invest maximum efforts in environmental protection and SCR programmes to create a better world for all”.
About Kurumba Maldives
Among many Maldives Resorts, Kurumba was the very first private island resort in the Maldives when it opened its doors in 1972. Kurumba draws on its proud history, charismatic personality and heartfelt service, to offer compelling and diverse experiences amidst a stunning island setting.
Conveniently located just 10 minutes by speedboat from the airport at Malé, the resort offers nine distinct styles of accommodation, eight different restaurant outlets, as well a rich variety of recreation and entertainment activities suitable for honeymooners and families alike.
Over the years, Kurumba has played host to a variety of foreign dignitaries and Heads of State, including Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, and former US Presidents Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush. It has also been the recipient of numerous accolades and awards, including Maldives leading Hotel (World Travel Awards) in 2010 and 2011, as well as the number one all inclusive resort in Asia, third best all-inclusive resort in the world (2014) and the Travellers’ Choice Awards (2015) on Trip Advisor.
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