Six Senses wins two awards at the World Travel Awards 2011

Press release

Published November 23rd, 2011 - 10:52 GMT

Six Senses

Six Senses Resorts & Spa’s is delighted to announce that Soneva Gili by Six Senses resorts has been honored with two awards at the World Travel Awards 2011, hailed by Wall Street Journal as the ‘Oscars’ of travel and tourism. The ceremony took place in the Egypt Hall, Soho Square, Sharm el Sheikh and it was attended by a phenomenal 213,000 industry professionals participated in the voting process for the prestigious awards.

Soneva Gili resort, a short boat ride from the capital Malé, is set in a sparkling lagoon, with jetties threading across the shallow waters to over-sized, luxury villas. The 44 stilted accommodations – plus the vast Private Reserve - continue the Soneva philosophy of Intelligent Luxury. They offer private rooftop and overwater sundecks, with every room delivering spectacular water views. Sumptuous daybeds complement the rustic chic interiors and all villas feature a host of creature comforts. The spa at Soneva Gili features glass paneled floors beneath the massage beds, heightening the sensual experience for guests, with a view to the spectacular Indian Ocean.

"It is a tremendous honour to be named the Indian Ocean's Leading Luxury Resort in addition to the Maldives' Leading Luxury Hotel”, commented Iain McCormack, General Manager of Soneva Gili by Six Senses resorts. "We are proud to be recognised as the standard-bearer for luxury resorts in the region, and these awards are representative of our hosts tireless efforts to provide the highest levels of service to our guests whilst constantly striving to surpass our own achievements, I am honoured to collect the awards on behalf of the entire team."

Background Information

Six Senses

Six Senses is a resort and spa management and development company established in 1995, which manages resorts under the brand names Soneva, Six Senses and Evason, plus Six Senses Spas and Six Senses Destination Spas.

Evason introduces a collection of unique resorts that follow the Six Senses philosophy of uncompromised responsibility to the environment and to the community. Family friendly, these properties also present a strong value focus while offering a vast array of guest services, personal attention and facilities.