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Etravel Board
24 August 24, 2005
Singapore-based Banyan Tree Hotels and
Resorts has added yet another striking
property to its successful portfolio in
the Maldives. Joining Banyan Tree Maldives
Vabbinfaru and Angsana Maldives Ihuru is
Velavaru Island Resort located on the South
Nilandhe Atoll. Acquired at US$20 million,
the modest island of Velavaru measures
500m by 200m, and boasts world-class reefs
that fringe the sparkling coast.
This acquisition demonstrates the Group’s
strong faith in the developing tourist
potential of the Maldivian islands. In
celebration, the newly refurbished bungalows
of Velavaru are available at special Explore
Velavaru promotional rates starting from
US$285++ per person from now to 31 October
2005.
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Banyan
Tree adds Velavaru Island Resort
to Maldives Portfolio
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Guests can enjoy three nights’ accommodation
in a Beach Bungalow on a twin-share basis
with daily breakfast, lunch and dinner
at Hathaa Restaurant and a generous 20%
savings at The Spa.
Alternatively, opt for the five-night
experience at US$448++ per person that
includes all of the above privileges, in
addition to a complimentary 60-minute body
massage at The Spa. Reservations that are
made with confirmed payment by 15 September
for stays before 31 October will enjoy
a complimentary sixth night and an upgrade
to the newly refurbished Island Bungalow.
A New Velavaru
Velavaru Island Resort, which opened on
15 December 1998, comprised 84 Bungalows
with a host of dining, spa and Water Sport
Centre facilities. A handover ceremony
on 25 July 2005 was held with key Banyan
Tree Maldives and Angsana Maldives executives
assuming senior positions at Velavaru,
where it is business as usual. Banyan Tree
has appointed Maldives Area Manager Shahul
Hameed as Acting General Manager of Velavaru
Island Resort.
Designed by Architrave Design and Planning
- the design company of the Banyan Tree
Group, the newly-refurbished bungalows
showcase a strong contemporary and traditional
Asian flavour. The resort now comprises
48 Beach Bungalows, 16 Island Bungalows
and 20 Deluxe Beach Bungalows.
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