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Ozen Reserve Bolifushi, Maldives Ozen Life Maadhoo, Maldives
Treatment Rooms

Spirit of Generosity

Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts is a dynamic and fast-growing hospitality company
currently operating eight resorts within the Maldives and it is set to further expand
in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bhutan. In this interview, RLI speaks with Salil
Panigrahi, Managing Director to learn more about this unique brand.

he company pioneer fully comprehensive holidays in the June, a four-star resort designed for groups of friends and families and
Maldives that blend sheer luxury with a truly carefree, leave both are part of the COLOURS OF OBLU portfolio.
Tyour wallets behind, island stay. The generously comprehensive In addition, submerged under a long wooden jetty between the two
holiday plans are customised to each resort island’s unique experiences resorts lies Only BLU – the Maldives’ largest and newest under ocean
for the type of guests that would visit. restaurant. Opened on 13 June, Only BLU invites guests to descend
Their philosophy of ‘Joy of Giving’ has always been human-centred 6.8 metres below sea level, to feast on modern gourmet cuisine whilst
and deeply connected to who the team are as people. They believe that observing the coral reef that surrounds the horseshoe-shaped restaurant.
the essence of true hospitality is to restore the body and inspire the mind “In the very near future, we are looking to expand across the Indian
of anyone who spends their precious time at an Atmosphere location. Ocean to India for the first time. We are currently looking at development
Positioned in some of the most beautiful islands found in the Maldives, plans in India, Nepal, Bhutan and beyond. The company is poised to grow
there are eight resorts in the current Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts and establish a strong presence in the Indian subcontinent, creating an
portfolio and the properties are segmented into three distinct brands, expanded network of the Atmosphere family. We are passionate and
COLOURS OF OBLU which features four properties, THE OZEN eager to bring our Joy of Giving philosophy to new destinations,” explains
COLLECTION which features two properties and By Atmosphere Salil Panigrahi, Managing Director of Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts.
which also features two properties. The company look beyond the four walls to create a unique sense of
Two recent launches within the collection are OBLU SELECT Lobigili place for travellers. Their goal is to ensure that they deliver on the rich
which opened on 24 March, a five-star adults-only resort designed for cultural diversity and natural beauty of each destination, while seamlessly
the modern couple and OBLU Xperience Ailafushi which launched on 2 channelling its unique spirit into the Atmosphere portfolio.