Only BLU, the under ocean restaurant at OBLU SELECT Lobigili, was awarded the Editor’s Choice for Best Restaurant at the TTM Awards 2024. The restaurant is known for its modern gourmet cuisine and for being submerged 6.8 meters beneath the Indian Ocean. The adults exclusive five-star resort, OBLU SELECT Lobigili was also crowned as the No.1 Luxury Hotel globally and No.2 Hotel at the Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards 2024, outshining its own achievement last year as the world’s ‘Hottest New Hotel.’
Christopher Baker, the General Manager of OBLU SELECT Lobigili and OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi, commented, “We are thrilled to be recognised for our dedication to delivering a remarkable dining experience with impeccable service. Guests can relish delectable food while watching the colorful, lush coral gardens teeming with vibrant fish. When the sharks make an appearance, it’s a real showstopper, everyone grabs their cameras! It’s also a popular choice for celebrating special moments and romantic marriage proposals.”
The TTM Awards & Gala 2024 is a highlight of TTM Maldives, the country’s premier travel trade show, which took place from 21st to 22nd August 2024. The event drew over 500 travel industry experts and more than 100 hotel representatives, facilitating upwards of 3,000 pre-arranged meetings.