Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives announces its victory in the Best Wellness Resort competition held during Global Wellness Day 2024. The event was endorsed by the Ministry of Tourism and sponsored by COSMERC, and took place on 8th June 2024.
The competition saw participation from 73 resorts, with 15 finalists presenting their celebrations to a panel of judges. The judges included industry experts and representatives from the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Tourism. The evaluation criteria focused on the event’s outline, the event’s theme, activity engagement, guest interaction, and the quality of event documentation through videos and photos.
The resort’s Global Wellness Day 2024 celebrations embodied the theme “Living in Harmony with Nature,” inviting guests and ambassadors to reconnect with the natural world. The three-day program, held from 8th to 10th June, offered a variety of activities designed to enhance physical and mental well-being while fostering a deep connection with nature.
The activities included a beach yoga session, healthy drinks and an organic breakfast buffet, an immersive nature walk, tree planting, learning about traditional Maldivian medicine, an outdoor fitness bootcamp, and more outdoor yoga sessions. Children were offered well-being walks, nature scavenger hunts, mini-Olympics, and nature inspired arts and crafts.
Dr. Jayantha Karunarathne, Senior Medical Officer, Wellness Speaker and Wellness Coach, praised Kuda Villingili’s efforts, “The team at Kuda Villingili truly embodied the concept of ‘Living in Harmony with Nature. Their impressive dedication and innovative approach set them apart, making them well-deserved winners of this competition. I look forward to seeing their continued success in the 2025 Global Wellness Day Best Resort event.”