Local tour company has been awarded Partner level. This award recognizes the long-term efforts of Secret Paradise in relation to sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility. Secret Paradise complies with more than 100 criteria, related to an operator’s office management, product range, international business partners, customer information and tour operation.
The Travelife Partner level is a globally recognised accolade presented to tour operators that demonstrate exceptional performance in managing their environmental and social impacts responsibly under the ISO 26000 Corporate Social Responsibility themes, including environment, biodiversity, human rights and labour relation. , states “I am delighted to see that sustainability in the tour operator sector is obtaining momentum. The Partner award of Secret Paradise will inspire other companies in the Maldives to follow the same path’.
Secret Paradise Maldives' sustainability initiatives encompass a wide range of practices both operationally and within their locally led tours and cruises. With a strong focus on people development, local community engagement, and guest education, people have been at the heart of their business since 2012. Collaborating with local NGOs and marine organizations, Secret Paradise promotes positive marine life encounters by following respective marine life codes of conduct, ensuring minimal disturbance to marine life, and providing opportunities for guests to participate in citizen scien.