Question 1

Wedding and Celebration

Accepted Answer

"From barefoot chic to elegant sophistication, seal your love with an enchanting celebration at Alila Kothaifaru Maldives, set in tropical splendour." Surrounded by nature's majestic beauty, the resort provides idyllic settings to create timeless memories. Options include: tying the knot or renewing vows on a pristine palm-fringed beach with the glistening ocean as backdrop; private event in one of the restaurants; intimate sunset ceremony on the private sandbank followed by a bespoke dining experience under the stars.

Question 2

Sustainability — Green Initiatives

Accepted Answer

Resort aims to achieve EarthCheck certification (described as "the world's leading environmental certification and benchmarking programme for the travel and tourism industry"). Green initiatives implemented from the ground up include:
• Thoughtful architecture built around the island's natural landscape, conserving up to 70% of the existing vegetation and the maximum number of native trees
• Use of eco-friendly alternatives to single-use plastics
• Sustainable water consumption practices
• Widening the energy mix to include recyclable energy
• Waste management measures including converting paper products and vegetable waste into fertiliser
• Use of an on-site bottle crusher and garbage compactor

Question 3

Sustainability — Local Community

Accepted Answer

"Doing our part to foster a sustainable future and wellbeing for all, we support the development of the local community through internship, employment and partnership opportunities."

Question 4

Design Philosophy

Accepted Answer

"Seamlessly integrated into the landscape, the resort's terraced pavilions and villas immerse guests in the natural surroundings and balance privacy with openness to the outdoors in a unique expression of minimalist elegance." Villa interiors feature contemporary palette of soothing colours with natural textures; spacious hideaways carefully positioned to provide privacy and comfort in understated, sophisticated style.

Question 5

Destination Context — Raa Atoll Marine Life

Accepted Answer

Raa Atoll described as peaceful and unspoiled, home to few inhabited islands, a hidden gem offering large variety and abundance of marine life year-round. Experiences include reef and thila dive sites with schools of reef and pelagic fish; snorkelling with hawksbill turtles, green turtles and manta rays; sunset cruises with spinner and bottlenose dolphins; proximity to Vaadhoo Island for the "Sea of Stars" bioluminescence phenomenon.

Question 6

Brand Philosophy — "Surprisingly Different"

Accepted Answer

"The hallmark of Alila is the combination of innovative design and luxury in unique locations, set apart by an unprecedented level of private space, crafted artisanship, personalised hospitality, and bespoke journeys. Alila means 'Surprise' in Sanskrit, which suitably describes the refreshing character of our properties and impressions of our guests when they stay with us. In support of sustainable tourism, Alila hotels adopt EarthCheck operating standards, integrating the natural, physical and cultural elements of their environments. To stay at any of Alila's hotels & resorts is to embark on a destination experience – be it in recreating the flavours of the local cuisine, enhancing your well-being through ancient healing arts or the thrill of adventure sports, you will re-discover the luxury of living at Alila."

Question 7

Check-in / Check-out Policy

Accepted Answer

Check-in Time: 2.00pm. Check-out Time: 12noon.

Alila Kothaifaru Maldives