Introducing The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi, Maldives

The brainchild of leading local entrepreneur, Hon. Ahmed Siyam Mohamed, The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi re-launch marks the rebirth and elevation of Mr. Siyam's tourism ventures from Maldivian Travel Company to international luxury brand. The new-look Iru Fushi is the first 'The Sun Siyam' property, the premier brand of Sun Siyam Resorts that also includes the boutique 'Beach House Collection' and the cool, quirky 'Sun Ray' brands together with five further luxury resort openings planned, across three countries, in the next few years - all seeking to offer something exceptional that challenges current perceptions of luxury in the travel industry.

A paradise beach resort located in the Noonu Atoll Maldives, The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi features 221 luxury ocean-front villas, including 70 over-water bungalows, 11 bar and restaurant choices, a 20-room tropical spa, and range of activities and local explorations. The resort is committed to offering boutique service on a grand scale, balancing exceptional facilities and heartfelt service with a wider dedicated focus on the surrounding community.

All 'Villa' guests can now personally tailor their accommodation with the introduction of pillow and fragrance menus for a home-away-from-home feel; while 'Retreat' accommodation guests receive the added benefit of a foot massage on arrival and services of a 24-hour butler. The Spa has enhanced its offering to include traditional Chinese medicine and Maldivian treatments; opened a Spa Cafe serving healthy cuisine; and designed a foot reflexology path. For the discerning traveller looking for villa privacy, the resort has launched 22 new Deluxe Beach Villas with private pools (total compliment now 44). The food and beverage menus have seen the introduction of new dining experiences that include an ice-cream parlour and 'destination dining' options. There is also now a dedicated family dining area.

The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi, Maldives is also a symbolic property for Mr. Siyam, given its location in the Noonu Atoll, his childhood home. Celebrating and honouring his roots, the resort is deeply committed to enhancing the lives of Maldivians. In addition to contributing a portion of net revenue to local preschools, the resort's GIVE philosophy (Get Involved, Visionary Experiences) enables guests to explore the local community and experience its intrinsic relationship to the resort: from visiting a local fruit farm to hearing first-hand the origins of a local village grandmother's recipe used in the restaurants' kitchens.

Alongside an inspiring selection of local projects, the resorts 'Exploration and Discovery' activities take advantage of the surrounding natural beauty and rich culture, ensuring guests come away feeling like they have had a true Maldivian experience: from kids' club cooking classes focused on regional dishes to a plethora of sustainable water-based activities.
From humble beginnings to becoming the Maldives' leading entrepreneur, Mr Siyam began his career working his way up the ranks in hotels around the country. His first solo venture was the launch of a now very successful tour operating business, Sun Travels. Today, alongside managing an award-winning portfolio of tourism products, Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resort, Vilu Reef Beach & Spa, Beach House Iruveli and Beach House Pasikudah opening in Sri Lanka in 2014, under the new Sun Siyam brand, he is also an Executive Board Member of the Maldives Association of Tourism Industry.

Sourced: TravelDailyNews