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2 Awards and achievements  



2.1  2008  





2.2  2010  





2.3  2011  





2.4  2013  





2.5  2014  





2.6  2015  







3 CSR Activities  





4 Sponsorships  





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{{short description|Resort in Maldives}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2017}}

{{Infobox building

{{Infobox building

| name = Kurumba Maldives

| name = Kurumba Maldives

| type = 4.5 Star Resort

| image = BEAUTIFUL LAGOON OF KURUMBA ISLAND - panoramio (1).jpg

| owner = Universal Resorts

| owner = Universal Resorts

| address = Vihamanaafushi, North Male Atoll 08340, Republic Of Maldives

| address = Vihamanaafushi, North Male Atoll 08340, Republic Of Maldives

| location_city = Vihamanaafushi, North Male Atoll

| location_city = Vihamanaafushi, North [[Malé Atoll]]

| location_country = Republic Of Maldives

| location_country = Maldives

| coordinates = 4°13'35"N, 73°31'10"E

| coordinates = {{coord|4|13|35|N|73|31|10|E}}

| opening_date = 3rd October, 1972

| opening_date = 3 October 1972

| rooms = 180 Rooms/Villas

| rooms = 180 Rooms/Villas

| number_of_restaurants = 8

| number_of_restaurants = 8

| url = http://www.kurumba.com/

| website = {{url|kurumba.com}}

}}

}}



Located in the North Male Atoll, '''Kurumba Maldives<ref name="Kurumba Maldives">{{cite web|title=Kurumba Maldives|url=http://www.kurumba.com/|website=Kurumba Maldives}}</ref>''' is a 4.5 star resort found on the island of Vihamanaafushi, in the [[Maldives]]. Managed by Universal Resorts,<ref name="Universal Resorts">{{cite web|title=Universal Resorts|url=http://www.universalresorts.com/|website=Universal Resorts}}</ref> Kurumba Maldives is the country’s first Maldives resort<ref name="Visit Maldives">{{cite web|title=Visit Maldives|url=http://www.visitmaldives.com/en/resorts/kurumba-maldives|website=Maldives}}</ref> and its current design is credited to architect Mohamed Shafeeq.<ref name="Mohamed Shafeeq">{{cite web|title=Mohamed Shafeeq|url=http://bevelux.com/People/Mohamed-Shafeeq|website=Bevelux Group}}</ref>

'''Kurumba Maldives'''<ref name="Kurumba Maldives">{{cite web|title=Kurumba Maldives|url=http://www.kurumba.com/|website=Kurumba Maldives}}</ref> is a resort on the island of Vihamanaafushi, Located in the North [[Malé Atoll]] in the [[Maldives]]. Managed by Universal Resorts,<ref name="Universal Resorts">{{cite web|title=Universal Resorts|url=http://www.universalresorts.com/|website=Universal Resorts}}</ref> Kurumba Maldives is the country's first Maldives resort.<ref name="Kurumba History">{{cite web|title=Kurumba History|url=http://www.kurumba.com/maldives-history|website=Maldives}}</ref> It was designed by architect Mohamed Shafeeq.<ref name="Mohamed Shafeeq">{{cite web|title=Mohamed Shafeeq|url=http://bevelux.com/People/Mohamed-Shafeeq|website=Bevelux Group}}</ref>



==History==

==History==

The resort initially opened in 1972 with its founders including local Maldivians, Mohamed Umar Maniku and Hussain Afeef.<ref name=Express>{{cite web|title=Express|url=http://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/358753/Maldives-magic-uncorked|website=Express}}</ref> Named after the word for coconut in the local [[Dhivehi language]], Kurumba began as a collection of 30 rooms constructed using local material with walls made from coral stone and roofs composed of palm thatch.

The resort opened in 1972 with its founders including local Maldivians, Mohamed Umar Maniku and Ahmed Naseem (Kerafa Naseem).<ref name=Express>{{cite web|title=Express|url=http://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/358753/Maldives-magic-uncorked|website=Express}}</ref>



==Awards & Achievements==

==Awards and achievements==

The awards & achievements by the resort include:<ref name="Kurumba Maldives Accolades">{{cite web|title=Kurumba Accolades|url=http://www.kurumba.com/accolades#.VTWNKSGqqkp|website=Kurumba Maldives}}</ref>

The awards and achievements by the resort include:<ref name="Kurumba Maldives Accolades">{{cite web|title=Kurumba Accolades|url=http://www.kurumba.com/maldives-awards|website=Kurumba Maldives}}</ref>



===2008===

===2008===

<ref name="World Travel Awards">{{cite web|title=World Travel Awards|url=http://www.worldtravelawards.com/profile-4466-kurumba-maldives|website=World Travel Awards}}</ref>

* Indian Ocean's Leading Resort – World Travel Awards<ref name="World Travel Awards">{{cite web|title=World Travel Awards|url=http://www.worldtravelawards.com/profile-4466-kurumba-maldives|website=World Travel Awards}}</ref>

* Indian Ocean’s Leading Resort – World Travel Awards

* Maldives’ Leading Resort – World Travel Awards

* Maldives’ Leading Spa Resort – World Travel Awards



===2010===

===2010===

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===2011===

===2011===

* Maldives’ Leading Hotel – World Travel Awards<ref name="World Travel Awards

* Maldives’ Leading Hotel – World Travel Awards<ref name="World Travel Awards" />


===2012===

* (Nominated) Maldives Leading Resort – World Travel Awards

* 2012 Certificate of Excellence - Trip Advisor



===2013===

===2013===

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* Travellers’ Choice Awards for Luxury in the Maldives - TripAdvisor

* Travellers’ Choice Awards for Luxury in the Maldives - TripAdvisor

* Travellers’ Choice Awards, Top 25 Hotels in Maldives – TripAdvisor

* Travellers’ Choice Awards, Top 25 Hotels in Maldives – TripAdvisor

* (Nominated) Indian Ocean’s Leading Conference Hotel - World Travel Awards

* (Nominated) Indian Ocean's Leading Conference Hotel - World Travel Awards

* (Nominated) Maldives Leading Resort - World Travel Awards

* (Nominated) Maldives Leading Resort - World Travel Awards

* (Nominated) Maldives Leading Family Resort - World Travel Awards

* (Nominated) Maldives Leading Family Resort - World Travel Awards

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* No. 3 All-Inclusive Resort Worldwide - TripAdvisor

* No. 3 All-Inclusive Resort Worldwide - TripAdvisor

* Leading CSR Programme in the Maldives – MATATO<ref name=Matato>{{cite web|title=Matato|url=http://www.matato.org/News.aspx?newsid=32|website=Matato}}</ref>

* Leading CSR Programme in the Maldives – MATATO<ref name=Matato>{{cite web|title=Matato|url=http://www.matato.org/News.aspx?newsid=32|website=Matato}}</ref>

* Top 3: Top Maldives Employer Award 2014 by Job-Maldives.com



===2015===

===2015===

* Best Destination (Maldives) Spa Award for Veli Spa - World Luxury Spa Awards<ref name="World Luxury Hotel Awards Spa Awards

* Best Destination (Maldives) Spa Award for Veli Spa - World Luxury Spa Awards<ref name="World Luxury Hotel Awards Spa Awards"/>

* Top 10 Luxury Hotels – Maldives, TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards<ref name="Tripadvisor Travelers Choice">{{cite web|title=Tripadvisor Travelers Choice|url=http://www.tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Hotels-cLuxury-g293953#8|website=Tripadvisor}}</ref>

* Top 10 Luxury Hotels – Maldives, TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards<ref name="Tripadvisor Travelers Choice">{{cite web|title=Tripadvisor Travelers Choice|url=http://www.tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Hotels-cLuxury-g293953#8|website=Tripadvisor}}</ref>

* Top 10 Hotels for Service – Maldives, TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards<ref name="Tripadvisor Travelers Choice Best Service">{{cite web|title=Tripadvisor Travelers Choice Best Service|url=http://www.tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Hotels-cBestService-g293953|website=Tripadvisor}}</ref>

* Top 10 Hotels for Service – Maldives, TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards<ref name="Tripadvisor Travelers Choice Best Service">{{cite web|title=Tripadvisor Travelers Choice Best Service|url=http://www.tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Hotels-cBestService-g293953|website=Tripadvisor}}</ref>

* Top 10 Hotels – Maldives, TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards<ref name="Tripadvisor Travelers Choice Top Hotels">{{cite web|title=Tripadvisor Travelers Choice Top Hotels|url=http://www.tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Hotels-cTop-g293953|website=Tripadvisor}}</ref>

* Top 10 Hotels – Maldives, TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards<ref name="Tripadvisor Travelers Choice Top Hotels">{{cite web|title=Tripadvisor Travelers Choice Top Hotels|url=http://www.tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Hotels-cTop-g293953|website=Tripadvisor}}</ref>

* Number 1 All Inclusive Resort worldwide - TripAdvisors Travellers Choice Awards

* Number 1 All Inclusive Resort worldwide - TripAdvisors Travellers Choice Awards<ref name="All Inclusive">{{cite web|title=All Inclusive|url=http://www.kurumba.com/maldives-all-inclusive-resorts}}</ref>

* Number 1 All Inclusive Resort Asia - Trip Advisors Travellers Choice Awards

* Number 1 All Inclusive Resort Asia - Trip Advisors Travellers Choice Awards

* Kurumba Maldives - TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence and Hall of Fame Award

* Veli Spa - TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

* Extreme Water Sports - TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

* Euro Divers - TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

* Top 3: Top Maldives Employer Award 2014 by Job-Maldives.com

* Travelife Gold Award<ref name="Kurumba CSR">{{cite web|title=Caring More|url=http://www.kurumba.com/maldives-csr-activities}}</ref><ref>[https://golfportomarina.com/ Hyde Park North Resort]</ref>



==CSR Activities==

==CSR Activities==

* Party with a Purpose<ref name="Kurumba Environment & Community">{{cite web|title=Kurumba Environment & Community|url=http://www.kurumba.com/csr#.VTWUtyGqqkq|website=Kurumba Maldives}}</ref> – Annual music festival charity event in support of the Kudhakudhinge Hiyaa Orphanage and Maafushi Island Education & Training Centre<ref name="Party with a Purpose at Kurumba Maldives">{{cite web|title=Party with a Purpose at Kurumba Maldives|url=http://www.dhonisaurus.com/news/party-purpose-kurumba-maldives|website=Dhonisaurus}}</ref>

* Party with a Purpose<ref name="Kurumba Environment & Community">{{cite web|title=Kurumba Environment & Community|url=http://www.kurumba.com/maldives-csr-activities|website=Kurumba Maldives}}</ref> – Annual music festival charity event in support of the Kudhakudhinge Hiyaa Orphanage and Maafushi Island Education & Training Centre<ref name="Party with a Purpose at Kurumba Maldives">{{cite web|title=Party with a Purpose at Kurumba Maldives|url=http://www.kurumba.com/public/uploads/2016-04/party-with-a-purpose-2016.pdf|website=Dhonisaurus}}{{Dead link|date=February 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

* Running of Majaa Recreation involved in educating guests on marine environment conservation. url=http://www.kurumba.com/maldives-activities

* Support of the Kudhakudhinge Hiyaa Orphanage in Villingili

* Operation of the KURECT recycling centre that processes kitchen waste, glass, paper and plastics. KURECT stands for Kurumba Recycling Centre.

* Running of Majaa Recreation involved in educating guests on marine environment conservation.



==Sponsorships==

==Sponsorships==

Kurumba Maldives is involved in sponsoring Advocating the Rights of Children (ARC),<ref name="Advocating the Rights of Children">{{cite web|title=Advocating the Rights of Children|url=http://www.arc.org.mv/about-us/|website=ARC Advocating the Rights of Children}}</ref> a non-governmental and non-profit organization involved in promoting children’s rights in Maldives.

Kurumba Maldives is involved in sponsoring Advocating the Rights of Children (ARC),<ref name="Advocating the Rights of Children">{{cite web|title=Advocating the Rights of Children|url=http://www.arc.org.mv/about-us/|website=ARC Advocating the Rights of Children}}</ref> a non-governmental and non-profit organization involved in promoting children's rights in Maldives.


==External links==

* [[Malé Atoll|Male Atoll]]

* [[Maldives]]

* [[Maldivian language|Dhivehi language]]



==References==

==References==

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[[Category:Resorts in the Maldives]]

[[Category:Resorts in the Maldives]]

[[Category:Hotels established in 1972]]

[[Category:1972 establishments in Asia]]


Latest revision as of 10:28, 24 May 2023

Kurumba Maldives
Map
General information
AddressVihamanaafushi, North Male Atoll 08340, Republic Of Maldives
Town or cityVihamanaafushi, North Malé Atoll
CountryMaldives
Coordinates4°13′35N 73°31′10E / 4.22639°N 73.51944°E / 4.22639; 73.51944
Opening3 October 1972
OwnerUniversal Resorts
Other information
Number of rooms180 Rooms/Villas
Number of restaurants8
Website
kurumba.com

Kurumba Maldives[1] is a resort on the island of Vihamanaafushi, Located in the North Malé Atoll in the Maldives. Managed by Universal Resorts,[2] Kurumba Maldives is the country's first Maldives resort.[3] It was designed by architect Mohamed Shafeeq.[4]

History[edit]

The resort opened in 1972 with its founders including local Maldivians, Mohamed Umar Maniku and Ahmed Naseem (Kerafa Naseem).[5]

Awards and achievements[edit]

The awards and achievements by the resort include:[6]

2008[edit]

2010[edit]

2011[edit]

2013[edit]

2014[edit]

2015[edit]

CSR Activities[edit]

Sponsorships[edit]

Kurumba Maldives is involved in sponsoring Advocating the Rights of Children (ARC),[20] a non-governmental and non-profit organization involved in promoting children's rights in Maldives.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Kurumba Maldives". Kurumba Maldives.
  • ^ "Universal Resorts". Universal Resorts.
  • ^ "Kurumba History". Maldives.
  • ^ "Mohamed Shafeeq". Bevelux Group.
  • ^ "Express". Express.
  • ^ "Kurumba Accolades". Kurumba Maldives.
  • ^ a b c "World Travel Awards". World Travel Awards.
  • ^ "Maldives Travel Awards 2015". Maldives Travel Awards 2015.
  • ^ a b "World Luxury Hotel Awards". World Luxury Hotel Awards.
  • ^ "World * * Luxury Hotel Awards". World Luxury Hotel Awards.
  • ^ "Matato". Matato.
  • ^ "Tripadvisor Travelers Choice". Tripadvisor.
  • ^ "Tripadvisor Travelers Choice Best Service". Tripadvisor.
  • ^ "Tripadvisor Travelers Choice Top Hotels". Tripadvisor.
  • ^ "All Inclusive".
  • ^ "Caring More".
  • ^ Hyde Park North Resort
  • ^ "Kurumba Environment & Community". Kurumba Maldives.
  • ^ "Party with a Purpose at Kurumba Maldives" (PDF). Dhonisaurus.[permanent dead link]
  • ^ "Advocating the Rights of Children". ARC Advocating the Rights of Children.

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