LUX* South Ari Atoll welcomed extraordinary guests for this year’s International Women’s Day celebrations held on 08th March 2022.
The luxury holiday resort hosted inspiring changemakers and leaders who contribute to the development of the Maldives, each in their own field. The guests were invited for an Extraordinary Quest with pop-up surprises and hosted workshops designed to “guide them on a new approach to daily routine.”
The property invited six women of different nationalities, professions and positions, who made it to the “Extraordinary Winners” list. They include;
- Anja Shareef – Aero Marketing Manager at Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL)
- Shaistha Mohamed – MSP Management Strategist at Noo Raajje
- Elisabeth Gressl – Founder and Designer of LANALA Swimwear
- Mary Halym – Self-made artist and owner of Kakuni Studio
- Viktoriia Lavrinets – Lead Safety & Sustainability Consultant at NSURE
- Aishath Alaa Abdul Hannan – Deputy Manager of Corporate Strategy and Business Development at Trans Maldivian Airways
The unique journey kicked off with health snacks workshop at Umami Restaurant, which was followed by a self-pampering class at LUX* ME Spa and an island tour.
After a Maldivian cooking class at the resort’s Herb Garden, the quest concluded with a celebration ceremony and symbolic presentation of the Extraordinary Women certification.
“Every year, we invite women from different industries across the country to celebrate their success. From running a small business, teaching art, or rocking the corporate world, we want to appreciate their contribution, which is very valuable to the Maldives. We find it truly beautiful that both local and expat ladies from many nationalities call the islands their home and work together to make the Maldives shine,” said Anastasiya Babenko, the Marketing and PR Manager at LUX* South Ari Atoll.