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CAPELLA HOTEL GROUP ANNOUNCES PATINA HOTELS & RESORTS
With three properties in the pipeline, Patina Hotels & Resorts launches on the new archipelagoof Fari Islands with Patina Maldives, which will open Q2 2021

Patina Maldives, Fari Islands is designed by Marcio Kogan. Pictured: Two-Bedroom Beach Villa(Singapore, 4th March 2020) Capella Hotel Group introduces a new brand to its portfolio – Patina
Hotels & Resorts. The sophisticated lifestyle brand was created for progressive travellers of a newgeneration. Patina Maldives, Fari Islands will be the first launch, with properties in Ubud, Bali andSanya, China, also in development. Patina is one of two unique brands under Capella HotelGroup, which boasts a common legacy of crafted design combined with intuitive service.

Born out of guests' desire to honour individuality, Patina Hotels & Resorts is a response to thecontinual flow of life, seamlessly morphing to accommodate guests as they go about their routine
without intermission. Inspired by independent minds with a deep appreciation of culture andcommunity and an unwavering devotion to the wellbeing of the planet, Patina Hotels & Resorts
encourages guests to nurture a deeper connection with themselves and the world around them.

The vibrant social spaces flow with the natural modes people are in, gently and intuitively
providing for each guest’s individual needs, ensuring that no two stays are the same. Located in
extraordinary urban and natural landscapes, Patina brings unexpected, sophisticated and fresh
experiences together to reveal layers of possibility.

Set to open in Q2 2021, Patina Maldives is designed by renowned Brazilian architect Marcio
Kogan of Studio MK27. The resort offers 90 beach and water villas, ranging from one to three
bedrooms, all of which embody a harmony of sanctuary and stimulation. Accompanying the villas,
the resort also offers 20 Fari Studios.

Located in the North Malé Atoll of the Maldives, Fari Islands is home to island artistry — anelevated Maldivian destination that celebrates nature, craft and connection. Patina Maldives isstrategically situated on the island which forms the heart of the social destination: the Fari Marina
Village is built around a vibrant Beach Club, with charming boutiques and a variety of handpicked,
upscale food and drink options. Guests of Patina Maldives will enjoy freedom of movement acrossthe islands, which gives every guest the choice of privacy and seclusion or a vibrant social centre.

Nicholas Clayton, CEO of Capella Hotel Group said, “Patina Hotels & Resorts will become a newleader in progressive hospitality. Focusing on creating a seamless experience, the brand isrefreshing, dynamic and modern, appealing to the blended lifestyle of today’s curious andconscious consumer. We look forward to bringing the Patina vision to life when we open PatinaMaldives.”

Patina Maldives, Fari Islands is set to launch in Q2 2021. More information will be announcedsoon.

For more information about Patina Hotels and Resorts, please visit https://patinahotels.com– ENDS –ABOUT PATINA HOTELS & RESORTS
Patina Hotels & Resorts is the latest hospitality concept from Capella Hotel Group. Born out of guests'
desire to honour individuality, Patina appeals to a new generation of travellers who seek meaningfulconnections with themselves and the world around them. The human-centred design flows with thenatural modes people are in, gently and intuitively providing for each guest’s individual needs,ensuring that no two stays are exactly the same.
A five-star, sophisticated lifestyle brand, Patina Maldives, Fari Islands will be the first launch, withproperties in Ubud, Bali in development.
ABOUT FARI ISLANDS
Fari Islands is an elevated Maldivian resort experience that celebrates nature, craft and connection.
Anchored by three world-class hospitality brands, Fari Islands is located in the North Malé Atoll of theMaldives, a 50-minute speedboat journey from Malé International Airport.
The archipelago of four islands also features the picturesque Fari Marina Village, which is built arounda vibrant Fari Beach Club, charming boutiques and a selection of handpicked, upscale food and drink
options. Spaces have been masterfully designed by renowned architects from Studio MK27 (by MarcioKogan), Kengo Kuma & Associates, and Kerry Hill Architects, to bring about a delicate balance ofserenity and social.
A fourth island is home to a thoughtful hospitality campus; Fari Campus is a dedicated island for staff
with a focus on community, education, and engagement, and is the first of its kind in the Maldives.