Thailand-based Hospitality Group has has announced that it will manage the Herathera Island Resort in Maldives. The a 273-villa property is their first property outside of Thailand.
During the course of this year, the resort will undergo significant upgrades including enhancements to the beach and villas as well as the addition of sports and children’s facilities. By Q4 2011, the property will be re-launched under the Amari brand as ‘Amari Addu Maldives’ targetting activity and family holidays.
At the official signing ceremony Maldives Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) CEO, Mohammed Mihad said, “We are confident that the experienced management team at ONYX will significantly enhance the services and systems at our resort. We are focused on further developing the southern part of the Maldives with Gan International Airport as the hub. The re-launch of Herathera under new management will play a significant part in this.”
“My team and I look forward to the exciting times ahead as we work closely with the leaders of the tourism and hospitality industry here to support the on-going development of the Addu Atoll and the Gan region as a vibrant destination within the Maldives. We look forward to a long and mutually rewarding partnership with MTDC “, said ONYX CEO Peter Henley.
Set on Addu, the southern-most atoll in the Maldives, approximately 480km south of the capital Male, the resort features three natural lagoons, a turtle hatchery and a 4km beach which is said to make it the longest of any resort within the archipelago. Recreational facilities at Herathera Island Resort include three swimming pools, a range of restaurants and bars and a spa and dive centre.
