Amilla Maldives, the luxury island resort, has cemented its reputation as a leader in sustainable hospitality by earning its fourth consecutive Silver certification from EarthCheck and being selected as one of only five Maldivian resorts to be included in Forbes Travel Guide’s VERIFIED Responsible Hospitality 2025 program.
The Forbes Travel Guide program, designed in collaboration with renowned hotelier and sustainability pioneer Hervé Houdré, provides a clearly defined set of best practices to protect the environment and support the wellbeing of employees, guests, and the local community. This encompasses areas such as food and water waste management, sustainable amenities, recycling, energy usage, health security, and integration with the local community and culture.
Operating with Nature at the Core
In 2024, Amilla Maldives further demonstrated its commitment to sustainability by introducing refillable, PCR-packaged, vegan-friendly luxury amenities from Swedish brand 16-69 and Dutch social enterprise Marie-Stella Maris. The resort also provided reusable silicone Rolla Bottles for guests to use during and beyond their stay.
Amilla Maldives has also forged a collaboration with the local NGO Atoll Marine Centre (AMC) to support its coral restoration projects and gather vital data on turtles, mantas, and sharks. The resort actively invites guests to participate in coral planting excursions with the resort’s Marine Biologist and adopt a coral frame to receive monthly updates on its progress.
A Foray into Conservation and Optimizing Available Resources
Most recently, Amilla Maldives embarked on a significant collaboration with the University of Auckland to support the conservation of white-tailed tropicbirds. As part of this initiative, the resort team successfully GPS-tagged 13 birds and ringed 17 others, enabling researchers to monitor their feeding patterns, behavior, and migratory movements.
Amilla Maldives’ dedication to sustainability also extends to its culinary experiences. The resort’s Homegrown@Amilla and Homemade@Amilla initiatives ensure that fresh produce, such as herbs, vegetables, and mushrooms, are cultivated in the resort’s organic gardens, while a variety of homemade products, including yoghurts, jams, pickles, sauces, probiotic sodas, tonics, and plant-based milks, are made on-site. In 2024, the resort reported a 48.17% year-on-year reduction in overall food waste and a 37.5% decrease in food waste per person.
Amilla Maldives has also made significant strides in reducing paper usage, with the amount of paper used for printing reduced from 2,289 reams in 2023 to 1,505 reams in 2024, thanks to the deployment of digital solutions.
Community engagement is a vital part of Amilla Maldives’ ethos, with the resort committed to conducting a minimum of one community activity each month. In 2024, these included a beach and reef clean-up, showcasing local artisanal businesses, inviting local schools to the Amilla Football Academy, and donating 1,740 palm trees to the nearby islands of Kihadhoo and Maalhos.
Amilla Maldives’ unwavering commitment to sustainability and responsible tourism has earned it widespread recognition, solidifying its reputation as a leading eco-conscious luxury destination in the Maldives.
About Amilla Maldives Resort and Residences:
Amilla Maldives Resort and Residences is a luxury private island resort located in the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in the Maldives. Designed by renowned architect Mark Architects, the resort offers a range of accommodation options, including overwater villas, beach houses, and private residences. Amilla Maldives is committed to sustainable practices and eco-tourism, with a focus on preserving the natural environment and supporting the local community.
Contact:
Amilla Maldives Resort and Residences
Tel: +960 660 6444
Email: reservations@amilla.mv
Website: www.amilla.com
