December, 2015: PHUKET, THAILAND — The Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort has won “Luxury Contemporary Resort of the Year,” announced by The Luxury Travel Guide Global Awards 2015.
On the Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort, the award judges said, “The Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort creates once in a lifetime adventure and exploration opportunities, sprawling villas of unrivalled comfort, style and amenities, world-class cuisine and indulgent, exotic spa treatments. This modern no-holds-barred focus on creating an all-encompassing resort to please every potential guest, made it the obvious winner for Luxury Contemporary Resort of the Year.”
Outrigger opened the newly acquired resort on 1 August after an extensive refurbishment. Surrounded by turquoise waters and a pristine coral reef and beach, the property features 53 garden and over-waterpool villas comprising the largest average villa sizes in the Maldives.
“Feedback from couples and families since opening tell us they are impressed with our amazing Outrigger villa experience,” says Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort general manager, Pascal Billion. “We’ve worked hard so that our guest service standards, dining and excursions also match the excellence of our award winning contemporary design.”
Luxury Travel Guide said of the awards: “All winners of the Luxury Travel Guide Awards are subject to the same rigorous assessment criteria, carried out by our in-house professionals and celebrity guest judges. This ensures only the most deserving firms and individuals walk away with one of these prestigious accolades.”
Kerry Payne, Account Manager, at Luxury Travel Guide added: “The Luxury Travel Guide Awards represent the pinnacle of hospitality achievement, championing the best in their respective fields. Therefore, to come out on top is truly an achievement you should be proud of.”
The private island of Konotta is located 211 miles (340 kilometers) to the south of Malé and conveniently accessible via a 55-minute flight from Malé to Kaadedhdhoo Airport followed by a scenic 30-minute journey on a luxurious private speedboat.
