To celebrate World Oceans Day, Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives partnered with Parlee for the Ocean (Maldives) to bring together certified scuba guests and Kandooma qualified scuba divers for a special reef clean-up scuba dive.
The enthusiastic guests and the Kandooma team spent the afternoon cleaning the coral reefs at the back of Kandooma Island, removing 3 kilos of trash, including metal, plastic, and fishing lines. Upon returning to Kandooma Dive Center, the group enjoyed refreshing drinks while chatting about their activities. This joint effort not only contributed to the sustainability of a precious underwater ecosystem, but also raised awareness about the importance of protecting the ocean and coral reefs.
Mark Erector, General Manager, Holiday Inn Resorts, said: “As an avid scuba diver myself, I am aware of the challenges facing marine life and it is important that we raise awareness through initiatives such as the World Oceans Day Reef Dive. It’s fantastic to see the participation and support from our guests and I’m proud of the team at Kandooma, who give their all at every opportunity. IHG’s Journey to Tomorrow is the overarching guide to what we want to achieve as a group by 2030 and drives a series of ambitious commitments.
Change is needed. Responsible tourism depends on individual establishments like Kandooma flying the flag and doing their part for communities, people and the planet.”
One of the guests, Selena Nguyen, described her experience as “a rewarding and eye-opening experience. I feel lucky to have been able to take part in such a meaningful activity on World Oceans Day.”
Located in South Male Atoll, just a 40-minute boat ride from the airport, Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives is a beautiful island paradise. White sand beaches, swaying coconut trees and turquoise waters provide the backdrop for a variety of leisure activities and some of the best diving spots in the Maldives. Choose from Garden Villas, Beach Villas, Two-storey Beach Houses and the popular Overwater Villas. Families will appreciate the two-bedroom and three-bedroom villas, the Kandoo Kids Club and its extensive activities programme. Six dining options will satisfy your healthy appetite and indulge in the flavours of the Maldives. For ultimate relaxation, sun loungers and hammocks are available throughout the island. Kandooma Spa by COMO Shambhala will pamper you with a relaxing stay.
