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S HOTELS and Resorts Public Company Limited, the flagship hospitality arm of Thailand’s Singha Estate PCL, has celebrated the official launch of SO/Maldives, with a ground-breaking ceremony for this vibrant new beachfront resort on the third island of CROSSROADS Maldives, the Indian Ocean’s first fully[1]integrated leisure and lifestyle destination.
This important milestone was marked with an event attended by senior representatives from S Hotels & Resorts. Set to be opened in 2023, this exciting new project is being created by S Hotels & Resorts, Wai Eco World Developer (WEWD), the leading business and real estate conglomerate in Myanmar, in partnership with Accor, whose luxurious and rebellious SO/ Hotels & Resorts brand will be introduced to the Maldives for the very first time.
SO/Maldives will offer a unique collection of beachfront and over-water villas crafted by renowned designers, as well as an audacious array of dining and entertainment offerings. Nestled on its own island overlooking the azure Emboodhoo Lagoon, the resort is set to become a hotspot for adventurous and free-spirited socializers who can easily jet in from regional centers for a weekend or longer, thanks to its convenient location close to Malé’s Velana International Airport.
The private island of SO/ Maldives will become a playground for those seeking unconventional yet stylish spaces to eat, drink, work or kick back and relax. The specialty restaurant will serve up Levantine cuisine exuding the aromatic fragrances and flavors of an Arabian night, with panoramic views across the ocean from its location above the arrival pavilion.
According to Dirk De Cuyper, Chief Executive Officer, S Hotels & Resorts said this is a momentous day as we officially launch SO/ Maldives, the latest jewel in the Maldivian tourism crown. With SO/ Hotels & Resorts, Accor has created one of the hotel industry’s most expressive and individual luxury brands, catering to style-conscious travelers in some of the world’s most sought-after destinations.
“This makes it a great fit for CROSSROADS Maldives, our game-changing multi-island leisure complex. SO/ Maldives will complement our two other five-star resorts and further raise the standard of hospitality in this idyllic archipelago,” he said.
Meanwhile Zaw Win Maung, Managing Director, WEWD said it gives us great pleasure to join hands with S Hotels & Resorts and Accor as we break ground on such a prestigious project. CROSSROADS Maldives is one of the most significant developments in the history of the country and the entire Indian Ocean region, so we are honored to have been tasked with the wonderful transformation of its third island. SO/Maldives will attract trend-setters from all around the world and I look forward to bringing this remarkable resort to life in the coming months.
Likewise, Chadi Farhat, Brand Chief Operating Officer at Ennismore said we are delighted to see development kick-off for the audacious SO/ Maldives, a resort which will be the place to see and be seen for travelers that live vibrant lives and are seeking something truly avant-garde on their journeys around the world. We look forward to seeing this high-energy resort come to life and working alongside S Hotels & Resorts and WEWD.
“SO/Maldives will become the third accommodation option at CROSSROADS Maldives, joining SAii Lagoon Maldives and Hard Rock Hotel Maldives, both of which were recently named as the “Best Luxury Beachfront Resorts” in the Maldives at the Luxury Lifestyle Awards 2021,” Chadi Farhat concluded. [traveltext.id]
