Four Seasons Kuda Huraa had a grand send-off for 21 “adventurous” Maldivians who will be traveling to Palau to advance their hospitality careers.
The ceremony was graced by Minister of Tourism Dr. Abdulla Mausoom who spoke with the apprentices who are embarking on a year-long journey aboard Four Seasons Explorer, a 39-meter (128-foot) luxury catamaran.
The Four Seasons Explorer features three decks, 10 staterooms, a PADI five-star Dive Center, restaurant, bar, lounge, and a library.
“It’s important to us to celebrate the ambitions of our adventurous colleagues as they head into the magic of one of the world’s last remaining natural frontiers,” said Armando Kraenzlin, the Regional Vice President and General Manager at Four Season Landaa Giraavaru.
“We’re delighted to be able to give them the opportunity to enhance their careers in this way as they immerse themselves in heartfelt hospitality in a truly incredible environment.”
Four Seasons Resorts Maldives added that this hospitality initiative was part of a wider collaboration between the Maldives and Palau with the “aim of broadening horizons for their young people.”
The Ministry of Tourism earlier welcomed Palauan apprentices to be trained in Four Seasons hospitality at Landaa Giraavaru, while Palau is “looking forward to showing the Maldivian youngsters their customary island warmth.”
Palau, located in the western Pacific Ocean, is known for its natural beauty, with 340 pristine islands, half a million square kilometers (193,000 square miles) of protected marine territory, and a 4,000 year old rich cultural heritage.
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