Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives was successfully awarded its first Green Globe certification in December 2025, following a comprehensive independent audit completed after a focused six-month program. The resort achieved an impressive 86% compliance score, marking a significant milestone in its sustainability journey.

Exemplary destinations are not defined only by beautiful landscapes, high-end hotels, or memorable attractions. They are defined by the standards a place sets for how it treats life—human and non-human—and by how consistently those standards are protected as tourism grows. In that sense, the most credible starting point for destination excellence is simple and visible: becoming a cruelty-free destination, where stray dogs and cats and other animals are treated humanely, and where structured programs for assistance, adoption, veterinary care, vaccination, and sterilization are not occasional charity, but a permanent part of destination governance.

The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives was awarded its inaugural Green Globe certification in December 2025, recognizing the resort’s overarching dedication to sustainable operations and management. Located in the Raa Atoll, the luxury beach resort offers guests the perfect combination of a spectacular tropical villa lifestyle and eco-conscious comforts.