Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives has been honoured with two prestigious awards at the 11th annual LUXlife Hospitality Awards. The resort was named Best Family Resort 2026 – Maldives and received the Sustainability Excellence Award 2026 – Maldives. These accolades highlight Kandooma's commitment to providing exceptional family experiences and promoting sustainable tourism.

General Manager Andrew Drummond expressed his delight at the recognition, stating, "These awards recognise two areas that are incredibly important to us, and the timing couldn’t be better." He emphasised the resort's ongoing efforts to enhance family offerings and sustainability initiatives, noting that the resort will be rebranded as Kandooma Maldives on 1 October.

Kandooma's family-friendly amenities include spacious accommodation, a dedicated Kandoo Kids’ Club, and a variety of land and water activities. The resort's sustainability initiatives focus on renewable energy, waste reduction, marine conservation, and community engagement.

The LUXlife Hospitality Awards are determined through an independent, merit-based evaluation process, assessing nominees on service quality, guest satisfaction, brand reputation, and overall performance. Located in South Malé Atoll, Kandooma Maldives offers 146 villas and a range of activities, including scuba diving and surfing.

From 1 October 2026, the resort will operate under the name Kandooma Maldives, managed by HPL Hotels & Resorts, a subsidiary of Hotel Properties Limited. For more information, visit their website

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