S Hotels and Resorts PCL recently took another meaningful step toward its sustainability goals through a new understanding between its property CROSSROADS Maldives and Maldives Islamic Bank (MIB).
Together, the two organisations will support a coral propagation and reef restoration initiative in the lagoon surrounding SAii Lagoon Maldives and The Marina @ CROSSROADS, pledging to safeguard the fragile marine ecosystem that’s home to countless species and a source of wonder for guests and locals alike.
The understanding was signed underwater in the very lagoon where the restoration work will take place.
Representing their organisations in this shared commitment to protecting the natural beauty of the Maldives were MIB managing director Mufaddal Idris Khumri and Alexander Traeger, general manager of SAii Lagoon Maldives and The Marina @ CROSSROADS.
Both gentlemen are avid divers who enthusiastically took part in the symbolic ceremony beneath the surface.
Part of something bigger
The strategic partnership forms part of S Hotels and Resorts’ broader sustainability strategy, which includes a pledge to protect 30 percent of Key Biodiversity Areas across its destinations by 2030.
By restoring coral reefs, the initiative will help regenerate marine habitats, support biodiversity and engage local communities in long-term conservation efforts.
As such, guests will continue to play an active role through the group’s Marine Discovery Centres in Thailand and the Maldives, where expert-led experiences ranging from coral propagation and mangrove restoration to the “Save Our Sharks” programme offer hands-on ways to contribute to marine protection.
As S Hotels and Resorts chief executive Michael Marshall puts it: "Partnering with Maldives Islamic Bank is a shared promise to protect what makes the Maldives so extraordinary. By restoring coral ecosystems, we’re not only preserving biodiversity but also creating destinations where nature and hospitality thrive together."
