Patina maldives opening date12/5/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() Sea turtles are vulnerable to ghost nets and have a habit of consuming plastic waste, mistaking it for sustenance and leading to general ill-health and malnutrition. The resort has also formed a strategic alliance with the Olive Ridley Project, a charitable organisation that provides rehabilitation to injured turtles from the Indian Ocean. For example, Patina Maldives will lead regular guest and team beach clean-ups both on-resort and on neighbouring local islands for every stay, 10kgs of marine plastic will be collected, cleaned and repurposed into Parley ocean plastic material. In addition to these longerterm projects, Halevai Founder and longtime Parley for the Oceans crew member, Frank Heidinger, is collaborating with Fari Islands to bring a disruptive creativity to the environmental awareness of guest Patina Maldives, Fari Islands has set ambitious goals to tackle marine plastic pollution and implement a comprehensive coral propagation project, helping establish the Fari Islands as a new standard-bearer for marine conservation in the Maldives. Reflecting a firm belief in seeding opportunity and empowerment through the creation of a healthy, balanced, economic ecosystem, 1 percent of Patina Maldives’ gross operating profits will be used to fund a range of charitable initiatives, focusing on supporting Maldivian women and children, and those local communities most heavily impacted by global climate change. Shark spotters and budding marine biologists can sign up for free diving lessons, while free PADI dive certifications are also offered for local Maldivian children - helping to raise next-generation awareness of the local ocean environment. Embodying this future-thinking approach, Patina Maldives’ pioneering kids' centre, Footprints, is a place of discovery and inspiration, engaging programming and exceptional facilities – all powered entirely by Swimsol, a company specialising in marine offshore solar panels and also the leading solar panel provider in the Maldives.Īt Footprints’ Fab Lab, kids can turn recycled ocean plastic into models using 3D printing and laser cutting technology - echoing the energy-saving prefabrication techniques used in the modular construction of the resort’s villas while in its culinary studio, hungry young minds can discover the benefits of local, organic sourcing and enjoy the best of sustainable plant-based cuisine. ![]() Patina Maldives has contributed with its zero waste kitchens and offering complimentary diving lessons to children with an aim to nurture next generation respect for the environment – all part of its commitment to perpetuality.Patina Hotels & Resorts’ interpretation of perpetuality is rooted in its belief in effecting and empowering lasting change - starting with nurturing sustainable values in tomorrow’s travellers. In recognition of the archipelago’s continual efforts towards conscious travel and sustainable living, travel publication Travel + Leisure has nominated Fari Islands for this year’s Global Vision Award. Patina Cares – Fari Islands Receives Travel + Leisure’s Global Vision Award One of the islands is home to a thoughtful hospitality campus Fari Campus is a dedicated island for staff with a focus on community, education, and engagement, and is the first of its kind in the Maldives. Spaces have been masterfully designed by renowned architects from Studio MK27 (by Marcio Kogan), Kengo Kuma & Associates, and Kerry Hill Architects, to bring about a delicate balance of serene and social. The archipelago also features the picturesque Fari Marina Village, built around a vibrant Beach Club, charming boutiques and a selection of handpicked gastronomic experiences. ![]()
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