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Glasgow Times
6 days ago
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Maldives experience coming to Braehead Virgin Atlantic store
Virgin Atlantic Holidays has partnered with Atmosphere Core to bring immersive, in-store experiences to its shop inside Next at Braehead, offering customers a glimpse into nine different Maldivian island escapes. Running from June 16 to 30, the experience will showcase what's on offer across Atmosphere's three resort brands and will highlight the nuances of planning a holiday to the Maldives. Read more: Plans for new bike hub and toilet block at popular country park approved (Image: Supplied) (Image: Supplied) Marie Cassidy, store manager at Virgin Atlantic Holidays in Braehead, said: "When it comes to big ticket destinations like the Maldives, we know that many of our customers love to hear the advice of the experts. "Whether it's over water villas versus beach villas, or seaplane transfers versus boats, understanding the nuances of the Maldives can be key to making the right choice. "To assist guests when booking their Maldives escape, Virgin Atlantic Holidays is delighted to team up with Atmosphere to present examples of their guest experiences that are not to be missed." The themed in-store journey will introduce visitors to the refined luxury of The Ozen Collection, Atmosphere's flagship duo of islands, as well as the three five-star resorts under Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts, and the four Colours of Oblu properties. All resort experiences are complemented by the brand's award-winning ELE|NA spa and wellness concept. Read more: Paisley Sma' Shot Day 2025 programme announced - all you need to know (Image: Supplied) (Image: Supplied) Marie said: "With the widest variety of resorts to suit every budget thanks to their unique Holiday Plan all-inclusive concept, our retail teams are ready to welcome guests and share in-depth information that will turn your good holiday into an unforgettable great one." Stéphane Laguette, Atmosphere Core's chief commercial officer, said: "Once the destination of rich elites, sports celebrities, and Hollywood stars, this stunning island archipelago quite rightly deserves its crown as the world's number one choice for luxury escapes. "As the popularity of the Maldives continues to grow at pace with multigenerational appeal, at Atmosphere Core we have crafted our fully inclusive Holiday Plans to cater for all needs and budgets. "We encourage everyone interested in the Maldives to come and experience a moment of true Maldivian hospitality with our partners at Virgin Atlantic Holidays this June." Atmosphere Core's 'Holiday Plan' includes transfers, dining, beverages, excursions, spa treatments, and a full programme of activities, designed to offer guests an immersive Maldivian experience.
The Hindu
27-04-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Maldives hospitality firm Atmosphere Core forays into India, to unveil all-women run hotel in Bhopal
Maldives based Atmosphere Core, a hotel management company has announced plans to expand in India and Indian ocean region by offering unique experiences and differentiated products to couples and guests said it's co founder & managing director Salil Panigrahi in an interview. An all-women managed hotel will be open in Bhopal soon for the company to commence its Indian operations, he said. 'We were the first one in Asia to operate the fast couples only all powered by women managed hotel in the Maldives which is a huge success. And we are trying to get that success story to India. We are opening a hotel in Bhopal, which will be managed by women only,' he said. The company which started in 2014 today offers 9% of the total hotel inventory in the Maldives, starting from four to five star luxury and uber luxury resort properties. Its brands include Colours of Oblu, The Ozen Collection and Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts. The company today operates 9 properties in Maldives. 'In India we have signed a couple of hotels. We should open 2 to 3 hotels in the next couple of years here. In the next 5 years, I would say that at least we will run 15 to 20 hotels and resorts in India,' he said. 'But in India, as we are more of an experiential hotel brand, we will be focusing less on the cities. We will be in holiday cities like Bengaluru, will focus more on leisure cities and scenic places, places with nature like we are in,' he pointed out. The company is looking at North, Northeast India for growth. One hotel is coming up in Kolkata and it is looking at Goa as well. 'Most of our hotels in India would be experiential hotels. Let's put this way more leisure, more experiential. We will not be doing business hotels,' he emphasised. He said the company is increasing its footprint in Middle East and Africa for wildlife nature. It has sighed one property in Italy which is an old monastery that has been converted into a heritage hotel. The company is looking at Nepal and Bhutan markets, he said. The company will soon have a portfolio of 12 to 13 hotels in the Maldives and will have one in Sri Lanka, Mr. Panigrahi said.
