Pioneering establishment, Universal Resorts has announced
that they will be scheduling a series of chartered flights to return all staff at
its properties to their respective home destinations.
Universal Resorts informs that repatriation flights for local
staff will be scheduled via Manta Air and the national carrier Maldivian till
April 18. Furthermore, the group will be arranging vessels or will reimburse the
ticket fares for the local ferry services in the case that flights are not
operated to some islands.
Universal Enterprises Private Limited had previously announced
closure of all its resorts for 3 months in response several booking
cancellations and reduction in tourist arrivals.
The group stated, "We expect to review this decision once
every month, with a view to assess the situation and return to our normal
operations at the earliest." Further adding that, "We are amongst the Maldivian
companies worst hit by the global economic downturn. However, we are working to
find ways to run our operations at some level and ensure that no employee is
laid off."
Universal Resorts has lead the development of tourism
industry of Maldives for over 46 years. The company has been acting as the
pivotal pillars that has revolutionized the travel and tourism industry of
Maldives. From a fledgling island nation, Universal Resort has been the key in
branding the island nation as the most sort out travel destinations in the
world today.
Resorts under the management of Universal Resorts includes
Maldives first resort; Kurumba Maldives, Velassaru Maldives, Kuramathi Maldives,
Baros Maldives, Kandolhu Maldives, Dhigali Maldives, Milaidhoo Island Maldives
and Faarufushi Maldives.
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