Following the success of last year’s initiative, Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives is proud to welcome back Manta Month this September. This now-annual celebration invites guests of all ages to connect with the ocean and support marine conservation through engaging, family-friendly activities that shine a spotlight on the majestic manta ray.

Throughout the month, guests can enjoy guided excursions to known manta hotspots where the resort’s experienced team shares fascinating insights into manta behaviour and conservation. Awareness talks featuring the inspiring story of a manta rescued near the island offer a meaningful reminder of the resort’s ongoing efforts to protect marine life. Little ones can participate in manta-themed arts and crafts and beach games, while the entire community is invited to join a reef and island clean-up, transforming collected waste into powerful manta sculptures. Proceeds from manta pendant sales available at the Resort’s retail boutique will be donated to The Manta Trust, further extending the resort’s support for manta research and protection.

Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives is on the doorstep to some of the Maldives' top ten dive sites, and the wellbeing of the ocean and all the life within it is important to both guests and staff. The resort aligns its efforts with IHG’s purpose, 'True Hospitality for Good,' through its sustainability program, Journey to Tomorrow. This initiative supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and demonstrates a long-term commitment to protecting the natural environment.

“What started as a special event last year has now grown into an annual month-long celebration,” said Mark Eletr, General Manager of Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives. “Kandooma Manta Month is not just about seeing these magnificent creatures up close, but about creating meaningful experiences that inspire awareness, responsibility, and care for our ocean environment.”

For more information or to book a stay, visit: www.maldives.holidayinnresorts.com

Located in the South Male atoll 40-45 minutes from the airport by boat, Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives is a beautiful, natural island paradise. White sand beaches, swaying coconut palms and turquoise waters form the backdrop for leisure pursuits and some of the best scuba diving in the Maldives. Guests can choose from Garden and Beach Villas, two-storey Beach Houses and the popular Overwater Villas. Families are well catered for with a choice of 2- and 3-bedroom villas, as well as the Kandoo Kids’ Club with its fun activities programme. Six food and beverage outlets ensure healthy appetites are satisfied and the flavours of the Maldives are explored. Guests seeking time out and relaxation will enjoy sun loungers and hammocks dotted around the island. Kandooma Spa by COMO Shambhala offers a tranquil escape for body and mind.