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Looking back, looking ahead
Welcome to the very first issue of Breeze by Coco Collection.
I’m very excited to share this new publication with you and I
hope you’ll enjoy immersing yourself in its pages as much as
I did.
With the launch of this creative magazine, Coco Collection is
once again distinguishing itself as one of the trailblazers of
Maldivian hospitality. This publication coincides with the ten
year anniversary of the brand and reflects how far we’ve come.
When we launched Coco Collection in 2005, we were driven by
a passion to provide our guests with holidays that were stylish,
sophisticated and sustainable. Ten years later, that passion is
still what drives us today. Having that at our foundation has
ensured that as the company continues to grow and mature, we
never lose sight of our Maldivian roots. Our people, traditions
and precious ecosystems are at the heart of Coco Collection,
and are a big part of what makes our resorts so individual and
inspiring.
This homegrown style of hospitality is evident throughout our
three islands; Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu, Coco Bodu Hithi and
Coco Privé Kuda Hithi. At Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu, the spirit of
the Maldivian wild dominates. Although a stylish destination,
the resort has captured the feeling of being in harmony
with nature, which is in no small part due to our extensive
conservation programmes. At Coco Bodu Hithi, the architecture
and design are inspired by a blend of traditional and
contemporary concepts, providing an intimate experience
for guests to savour. Coco Privé Kuda Hithi, our ultra-private
retreat for those wishing to have an entire island just for
themselves, transcends sophistication and is the jewel in the
crown of Coco Collection.
While all three properties offer something distinct, they share
a core that is uniquely Coco. By doing so, as a brand we have
remained at the forefront of Maldivian luxury.
We are delighted that our efforts are being repeatedly
recognised on the global hospitality stage. At the 2014 World
Luxury Hotel Awards, Coco Collection was named the Indian
Ocean’s Luxury Hotel Brand and Coco Privé Kuda Hithi was
named Global Winner for Luxury Private Island Resort. Coco
Collection was also awarded Indian Ocean’s Leading Boutique
Hotel Brand at the 2015 World Travel Awards.
I hope that you will share in our journey as the portfolio of
Coco Collection continues to innovate and develop. And for
now, I wish you happy reading and safe travels!
Shabeer Ahmed
Chairman and Managing Director,
Sunland Hotels & Coco Collection
www.cococollection.com
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