In recent years Maldives has attracted professional surfers, having hosted International surfing competitions which put her as a world surfing destination. It is also a major plus that the waters are warm, making the destination all the more idyllic and inviting.
Spa Cenvaree has won numerous awards – Spa Cenvaree at Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket was named Country winner for Thailand as Best Luxury Emerging Spa in the World Luxury Hotel Awards in 2012. The Spa Cenvaree, a luxury brand of Centara Hotels & Resorts has 27 branches.
Maldives may see more of Centara resorts in a near future. A senior executive of Centel has revealed that the company is discussing the addition of three hotels in other Asian countries and one local hotel. Currently Centel, the parent company runs three hotels in the Maldives — one under a management contract and two company-owned properties namely, Centara Grand Island Resort and Spa and Centara Ras Fushi Resort and Spa Maldives.