Virgin Holidays UK, who have an ever-growing business footprint in the Maldives and Indian Ocean region, held their Annual Awards Ceremony on 5 November 2017 in London, in conjunction with World Travel Market 2017.

At the ceremony, OBLU by Atmosphere at Helengeli won the highly acclaimed Gold Award for the Best Hotel – Indian Ocean 2017, within their entire Indian Ocean portfolio. The award was based on post-stay customer feedback amongst all their featured properties within the Indian Ocean.

This award is a remarkable achievement for OBLU by Atmosphere at Helengeli and an amazing recognition of the resort from a major world tourism contributor in Virgin Group. OBLU by Atmosphere at Helengeli has also just celebrated its 2-year anniversary since opening.

Operated by the fast-expanding homegrown hospitality brand of the Maldives, Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts, OBLU by Atmosphere at Helengeli has just captured the imagination of the discerning European traveller, with over 86% of its clientele coming from United Kingdom and Europe.

The core philosophy of Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts is the 'The Joy of Giving' and at OBLU Helengeli, this is visible in all the offerings, with an all-inclusive and all-encompassing holiday plan.

OBLU Helengeli is positioned as a Four Star Superior resort, just 50 minutes away by speedboat from the Male International Airport in North Male Atoll. It's famous for its wonderful house reef, in addition to the fantastic offerings on the island. OBLU Helengeli has additionally just claimed second place worldwide, in the recently published Dive Travel Awards UK 2017. OBLU Helengeli was the only resort in the Maldives to achieve this distinction within the Top 10 Dive Locations in the world.