Marking ten years in the hospitality industry, Atmosphere Core celebrates its remarkable achievements over the past decade. The award-winning hospitality company debuted with the opening of Atmosphere Kanifushi in 2013. During the following ten years, the company has won the hearts of guests with its warm hospitality while its properties have become popular destinations among travellers. 

OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI

Since launching its first property, the company has successfully launched a new island resort almost every year. Today, Atmosphere Core is one of the fastest-expanding South Asian hospitality companies with eight stunning properties and three unique brands under its name: THE OZEN COLLECTION, COLOURS OF OBLU, and Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts.

Comprising two lavish resorts, THE OZEN COLLECTION fuses sophisticated elegance with carefully designed spaces to offer inspiring experiences for the guests. The first island haven under this brand, OZEN LIFE MAADHOO, was opened in July 2016. Atmosphere Core continued expanding the experiences under the brand with the opening of OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI in December 2020. THE OZEN COLLECTION delivers thoughtfully curated experiences to ensure every moment is an unforgettable experience. 

OZEN LIFE MAADHOO

COLOURS OF OBLU consists of three sub-brands: OBLU SELECT, OBLU NATURE, and OBLU XPERIENCE. Each with its own personality and unique story, the vibrant resorts offer unique and unforgettable experiences. OBLU SELECT offers an escape for travelers seeking thrilling experiences in the natural surroundings within contemporary architecture. OBLU SELECT Sangeli opened in June 2018, and OBLU SELECT Lobigili, an adults-only island, opened in March 2022. Delivering barefoot happiness in an exciting natural setting, OBLU NATURE Helengeli opened in November 2015. Currently closed for a full make-over, the resort is set to open in December 2023 as OBLU NATURE Helengeli by Sentido. The latest addition to the collection, OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi, opened in June 2022, offering a brand-new budget friendly resort catering to groups of friends, families, and the MICE segment.

OBLU SELECT Sangeli

OBLU SELECT Lobigili

Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts offers classic five-star experiences with Atmosphere Kanifushi and VARU By Atmosphere, opened in October 2019. The brand also includes sub-branded categories AN ATMOSPHERE EXPERIENCE for a cultural experience, A SIGNATURE ATMOSPHERE, and ELEMENTS OF NATURE BY ATMOSPHERE for a holistic escape.

VARU By Atmosphere

The company’s steady growth is seen in the number of international recognitions and awards over the past ten years. Most recently, Atmosphere Core’s OBLU SELECT Lobigili was crowned No. 1 in the ‘Hottest New Hotels – World’ category in Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Hotels Awards 2023. In addition to that, OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI was ranked No. 2 for Top Hotels – World and No.1 for All-inclusive – World, while VARU By Atmosphere was ranked at no. 6 in the ‘Hotels with Spas – World’. The company’s debut Atmosphere Kanifushi has also been named Maldives’ Leading Family Resort by the World Travel Awards consistently for the past three years consecutively.  

Atmosphere Kanifushi

Atmosphere also has received several accolades and praise for its exemplary dining outlets and concepts, from Just Veg at Atmosphere Kanifushi – once ranked number 1 restaurant in the Maldives as the FIRST gourmet vegetarian restaurant in the country, as well as two under-water fine-dining outlets; M6m – Minus Six Meters at OZEN LIFE MAADHOO; the first under-water restaurant in Male’ Atoll, and Only BLU at Lobigili – the largest under-ocean restaurant in the Maldives. 

The company’s commitment to the Joy of Giving sets it apart and helps in providing unmatched services at all of its properties. Atmosphere Core offers guests carefully curated experiences and unforgettable stays across all of its properties. 

“Our philosophy, Joy of Giving, has always been human-centered, deeply connected to who we are as people. This is our gift. The essence of true hospitality is to restore the body and inspire the mind of anyone who spends their precious time with us.” says Salil Panigrahi, Managing Director of Atmosphere Core.

During the remarkable ten years and hitting major milestones, the company has acquired a six percent market share, eleven global sales offices and representation, as well as eight global public relations offices Atmosphere Core continues to expand its footprints with several new properties in the pipeline: OZEN MANSION KOLKATA in India, SADAR MANZIL Bhopal – a heritage property in India, and OZEN SECLUDED TANGALLE in Sri Lanka.