{"id":3988,"date":"2026-10-21T10:29:58","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T10:29:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.heritancehotels.com\/blog\/?p=3988"},"modified":"2026-10-21T10:31:15","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T10:31:15","slug":"heritance-aarah-secures-indian-oceans-leading-all-inclusive-resort-2026-title-at-world-travel-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.heritancehotels.com\/blog\/heritance-aarah-secures-indian-oceans-leading-all-inclusive-resort-2026-title-at-world-travel-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Heritance Aarah Secures Indian Ocean\u2019s Leading All-Inclusive Resort 2026 Title at World Travel Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3988\" class=\"elementor elementor-3988\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6fe08a4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6fe08a4\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8214f8b\" data-id=\"8214f8b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-579719b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"579719b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.13.3 - 28-05-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heritancehotels.com\/aarah\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Heritance Aarah<\/a> has been named Indian Ocean\u2019s Leading All-Inclusive Resort 2026 at the World Travel Awards, a significant international recognition that underscores the Maldivian resort\u2019s distinctive Premium All-Inclusive offering.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0f05ae5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0f05ae5\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f129b1c\" data-id=\"f129b1c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae43bba elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ae43bba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! 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Internationally acclaimed within the global travel and tourism industry, the World Travel Awards celebrates excellence across hotels, resorts and destinations, with regional awards highlighting leading hospitality offerings across established tourism markets.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Located in the Raa Atoll, a 40-minute scenic seaplane journey from Mal\u00e9, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heritancehotels.com\/aarah\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Heritance Aarah<\/a> offers a Premium All-Inclusive experience shaped by personalised service, diverse dining and activities that connect guests with the destination. This recognition reflects the breadth of the resort\u2019s offering, bringing together accommodation, wellness, marine adventures, and culinary journeys.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Stasshani Jayawardena, Chairperson of Aitken Spence Hotels, said:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cBeing recognised as the Indian Ocean\u2019s Leading All-Inclusive Resort is a significant achievement for Heritance Aarah and a proud moment for the entire <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aitkenspencehotels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aitken Spence Hotels<\/a> team. This recognition reflects the dedication of our colleagues in delivering a Premium All-Inclusive stay that combines thoughtful service, distinctive moments and a strong connection to the destination. It is particularly rewarding to see Heritance Aarah recognised within the Indian Ocean, and we remain committed to continually elevating what we offer our guests.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A defining feature of Heritance Aarah is its extensive culinary offering, with seven restaurants and five bars presenting guests with a diverse choice of cuisines and settings. Among its signatures is the Ambula Overwater Restaurant, which brings together Sri Lankan and Maldivian flavours in an eight-course tasting menu complemented by carefully selected wine pairings.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Beyond dining, guests can explore the natural and cultural character of the Raa Atoll through guided house-reef snorkelling, diving, water sports and curated excursions. The resort\u2019s IASO Spa adds a dedicated wellness dimension, while the Maldivian Village offers guests an opportunity to discover and explore elements of local culture and island life.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The resort\u2019s Premium All-Inclusive concept combines these activities with personalised butler service and a range of inclusions, giving guests choice and flexibility throughout their stay.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The World Travel Awards recognition further strengthens Heritance Aarah\u2019s position within the Indian Ocean hospitality landscape and reflects Heritance Hotels and Resorts\u2019 continued commitment to delivering distinctive, internationally recognised stays across its destinations.<\/span><\/p><p><b>About Heritance Hotels and Resorts<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heritancehotels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Heritance Hotels and Resorts<\/a> is the flagship brand of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aitkenspencehotels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aitken Spence Hotels<\/a>, a part of Aitken Spence PLC, a leading Sri Lankan blue-chip conglomerate. Aitken Spence Hotels oversees a diverse collection of hotels and resorts across Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Oman and India through its brands Heritance Hotels and Resorts, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adaaran.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adaaran Hotels &amp; Resorts<\/a> and Turyaa.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Heritance Aarah has been named Indian Ocean\u2019s Leading All-Inclusive Resort 2026 at the World Travel Awards, a significant international recognition that underscores the Maldivian resort\u2019s distinctive Premium All-Inclusive offering. \/*! 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