In celebration of Cora Cora Maldives’ first anniversary on the 1st of October, a new Star Gazing Tower has been built at the five-star resort, bringing a whole new meaning to ‘It’s Freedom Time’. Rising effortlessly into the sky, the magnificent Star Gazing Tower offers a 360-degree panoramic view of the crystal-clear waters of the Raa Atoll. At night, the jet-black skies dazzle with twinkling stars, which guests can now view up-close and identify the many constellations with the tower’s powerful new telescope.
Always one to innovate, Cora Cora Maldives has impressed guests in its first year of operation leading to receiving multiple awards, and will continue to astound visitors by adding the Star Gazing Tower as a new dining destination. The flat form on each level allows guests to experience the pure freedom of choice, whether they want to just chill out with a glass of champagne or dine together under the stars-or do both!
Cora Cora Maldives is always looking to the future to think of exciting ways to create spectacular experiences for each of its guests. As Martin Van Der Reijden, Managing Director at Cora Cora Maldives perfectly explains “we are excited to continuously improve our guest experience through the creation, improvement, and introduction of new facilities and activities. We will strengthen the Cora Cora brand and eventually will begin work on the next Cora Cora!”
The construction of the Star Gazing Tower is not the only way that Cora Cora Maldives has celebrated the success of its first year. Their admirable efforts at providing an unforgettable experience for every guest have led to them being awarded several accolades including “Best 5-Star All-Inclusive Resort in the Maldives at the Versatile Excellence Travel Awards (VETA) 2022, “Best Fun & Friendly Resort” in the destination at the TTM Awards 2022 and being recognised at the Luxuria Lifestyle International Five-Star Luxury Review Awards.
“We started with a few but now we are many, not only in numbers but also in talent and creativity. We sometimes cannot believe how far we have come in only one year and that gives us the confidence and the energy that we can do almost anything from here onwards. That’s an exciting place to be in.” Enthuses Justin Swart, General Manager as he discusses Cora Cora Maldives 1st Anniversary.
Since opening on 1st October 2021, Cora Cora Maldives has prioritised environmental conservation and subsequently has created comprehensive sustainability policies to protect the pristine Raa Atoll. In line with this, the brand-new Star Gazing Tower is made using sustainable materials such as latticed bamboo cladding, coconut rope, and locally sourced timber thus emulating the natural aesthetic present across the island. The luxurious resort is conserving the stunning environment including undertaking monthly rubbish collections for recycling at a nearby uninhabited island, donating 30,000 MVR to the Atoll Marine Centre to promote awareness of turtle conservation, and adopting a turtle named Cora who is unable to survive in the wild. The resort’s admirable efforts to protect wildlife have been highly effective thus leading to the resort being awarded a Green Globe certification, an astounding achievement recognising efficient sustainable solutions.
Taking guests to new heights with the extraordinary new Star Gazing Tower mirrors the way Cora Cora Maldives has elevated the Maldives to become a top cultural destination. On International Museums Day 2022, the resort’s Dutch OnionÒ Museum and Outdoor Heritage Site was officially inaugurated by the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Arts, Culture, and Heritage and Justin Swart, General Manager of Cora Cora Maldives – a wonderful way to celebrate the destination’s fascinating history. As well as promoting the cultural aspect of the destination, the five-star resort is making great strides in female empowerment. Tourism and hospitality are traditionally male-dominated industries, but Cora Cora Maldives sought to change this trend. The luxurious resort became the first resort in the destination to have an all-female airport welcoming team and an all-female culinary team at Ginger MoonÒ thus providing a source of inspiration for young girls across the Maldives.
Cora Cora Maldives’ mission for improving the world, both environmentally and community-based is not limited to the destination. They have displayed great philanthropic prowess in the UK. The resort kindly donated an incredible prize in the live auction at the annual Royal Berkshire Charity Shoot on 14th September which hugely contributed to the funds raised on the day. Every penny raised is used to change the lives of thousands of children and young people in the UK. Cora Cora Maldives has also donated an exceptional prize at the Goodwood Magnolia Ball. The money raised at the spectacular event was donated to the Prince’s Trust which supports and helps young women facing challenges and obstacles every day.
Revolutionising the travel industry in the Maldives, the incredible work that Cora Cora Maldives does is admirable, both on a local level and a global level. With a worldwide reach, the incredible resort is constantly seeking new ways to change people’s lives for the better and is looking forward to another year of innovation and success.
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