PATINA MALDIVES, FARI ISLANDS: SEEDING NEXT-GEN
SUSTAINABILITY IN THE MALDIVES
From zero-waste kitchens and recycling marine plastic to offering free divelessons to children to nurture next-generation respect for the environment,
this new luxury resort is driven by its commitment to perpetuality.
Opening in Q2 2021, Patina Maldives, Fari Islands, will advance the wellestablished trend of purposeful travel with a hands-on, data-led approach
to positively impacting people and place, reflecting a brand-widecommitment to the pursuit of perpetuality. From addressing waste in its
supply chain and boosting the health of its guests, neighbours and local
environment to ensuring energy-positive operations - including becoming
the first resort in the Maldives with 100 percent solar-powered kids’ club,recreation and dive centres - Patina Maldives is dedicated to making alasting difference in everything it does.
Patina for Perpetuality
Patina Hotels & Resorts’ interpretation of perpetuality is rooted in its
belief in effecting and empowering lasting change - starting with nurturing
sustainable values in tomorrow’s travellers. Embodying this future-thinking
approach, Patina Maldives’ pioneering kids centre, Footprints, is a placeof discovery and inspiration, engaging programming and exceptional
facilities – all powered entirely by Swimsol, a company specialising inmarine offshore solar panels and also the leading solar panel provider inthe Maldives.

Perpetuality:
The never-ending journey to making apositive impact on people and place.

At Footprints’ Fab Lab, kids can turn recycled ocean plastic into models
using 3D printing and laser cutting technology - echoing the energysaving prefabrication techniques used in the modular construction of theresort’s villas; while in its culinary studio, hungry young minds can discoverthe benefits of local, organic sourcing and enjoy the best of sustainable
plant-based cuisine. Shark spotters and budding marine biologists cansign up for free diving lessons, while free PADI dive certifications are alsooffered for local Maldivian children - helping to raise next-generation
awareness of the local ocean environment.
Reflecting a firm belief in seeding opportunity and empowerment throughthe creation of a healthy, balanced, economic ecosystem, 1 percent ofPatina Maldives’ gross operating profits will be used to fund a rangeof charitable initiatives, focusing on supporting Maldivian women andchildren, and those local communities most heavily impacted by global
climate change.

Maldivian Grey Herons and Black Tip Reef Sharks are a common sight on both uninhabitedislands and resorts in the Maldives

Oceans First
Patina Maldives, Fari Islands has set ambitious goals to tackle marine
plastic pollution and implement a comprehensive coral propagation
project, helping establish the Fari Islands as a new standard-bearer
for marine conservation in the Maldives. In addition to these longerterm projects, Halevai Founder and longtime Parley for the Oceanscrew member, Frank Heidinger, is collaborating with Fari Islands tobring a disruptive creativity to the environmental awareness of guest
programming within the archipelago. For example, Patina Maldives willlead regular guest and team beach clean-ups both on-resort and onneighbouring local islands; for every stay, 10kgs of marine plastic will becollected, cleaned and repurposed into Parley ocean plastic material.
The resort has also formed a strategic alliance with the Olive Ridley
Project, a charitable organisation that provides rehabilitation to injured
turtles from the Indian Ocean. Sea turtles are vulnerable to ghost nets andhave a habit of consuming plastic waste, mistaking it for sustenance andleading to general ill-health and malnutrition. In addition to a donation
effort earlier in the year, guests will also be encouraged to adopt a turtle
during their stay at Patina Maldives, and dive deeper into understanding
the threats to these peaceful ocean dwellers.
Purveyors of Conscious Cuisine
The culinary concept on the island is based on the nose-to-tail, root-toleaf principle, not only minimising waste, but at the same time advocating
the benefits of a plant-based diet. Roots, the signature dining experienceat Patina Maldives, Fari Islands, is the manifestation of the latter. It is a
conscious and conscientious lifestyle and plant-based concept, createdresponsibly for curious foodies seeking nutritional food and drink withoutcompromising flavour and quality, all in an environment that is ethicallyproduced.
The resort has also built an on-island organic permaculture garden
where fresh produce will be cultivated for various departments, reducing
greenhouse gas emissions during the supply chain process; guests areencouraged to explore and forage the variety of vegetables and herbs
available within the garden at their leisure. All off-island ingredients
will be sustainability sourced and accredited by EarthCheck or theInternational Pole and Line Foundation, with local provenance a clear
priority.

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All drinking water on the island will also be produced and bottled inhouse with on-island water bottling plant, Nordaq. In addition, every
cocktail and spirit served at Patina Maldives, including the Fari Beach
Club, will eliminate 30 grams of carbon emissions in comparison to drinks
crafted at beverage outlets with conventional labels. This is thanks to
the world’s first low carbon, low waste spirits distribution technology –ecoSPIRITS, which nearly eradicates packaging and glass waste from thespirits supply chain.

Patina Maldives, Fari islands permaculture garden takes pride in having a wide variety ofvegetables and herbs to be used for in-house purposes.

Regenerative, Renewable, Reusable
As part of Patina Maldives’ commitment towards reliance on renewableenergy, plans are in place to expand its Swimsol solar plant to provide 50
percent of the resort’s energy needs by 2030. The resort’s energy-positive
ethos is further demonstrated by participation in global carbon sequester
programmes that neutralise its carbon output. Future plans include
investing in long-term Blue carbon partnerships and a solar-poweredtransportation fleet.
During construction of the Fari Islands, energy consumption was reduced
by an estimated 12 percent through sustainable practices such as the useof prefabricated materials, which significantly reduced waste and carbon
emissions versus conventional construction methods. Locally sourced,
biodegradable and reusable materials were used wherever possible; alltimber is PEFC-certified and sourced from 100 percent transparent supply
chains. All 1,600 workers were provided with reusable water bottles toensure no plastic bottles were used on site from the outset.
Patina Maldives, Fari Islands, is well aware of the global challenges thatare affecting the worldwide carbon footprint. Our archipelago at Fari
Islands provides us with a scalable opportunity to positively impact ourconstruction, supply chain, operational standards, marine biosphere, andmost importantly, community, directly. This has been our driving intent andthe main inspiration for Perpetuality, our ethos. It will continue to help us
identify targeted and innovative collaborations in the near- and longterm future. We are humbled and impressed with the global knowledge
and support that we have received from our partners thus far, and remain
positive about their perpetual contributions to Patina Maldives now and intimes ahead.
– Marco den Ouden, General Manager, Patina Maldives, Fari Islands
Introductory, Crane and Shark images by Mohamed Rizhan

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NOTES TO EDITORABOUT PATINA MALDIVES, FARI ISLANDS
Patina Maldives, Fari Islands is the inaugural flagship property fromsophisticated new lifestyle brand Patina Hotels & Resorts, the latest
hospitality concept by Capella Hotel Group. Designed by renowned
Brazilian architect Marcio Kogan, Patina Maldives offers 90 contemporary
one- to three-bedroom Beach and Water Pool Villas, alongside 20 FariStudios, all of which embody a harmony of sanctuary and stimulation.
Set in the Fari Islands archipelago in North Malé Atoll, guests can immersethemselves in a new expression of island life through thoughtful tailormade wellness journeys, interactive music programmes, captivating
culinary experiences, and bask in the light-filled James Turrell Skyspace
pavilion — all while embracing the vibrant social scene that emanates fromthe destination’s communal heart: the Fari Marina Village and Fari BeachClub.
ABOUT PATINA HOTELS & RESORTS
Patina Hotels & Resorts is the latest hospitality concept from Capella HotelGroup. Born out of guests’ desire to honour individuality, Patina appeals
to a new generation of travellers who seek deeper connections withthemselves and the world around them. The human-centred design flows
with the natural modes people are in, gently and intuitively providing foreach guest’s individual needs, ensuring that no two stays are exactly thesame.
A five-star, sophisticated lifestyle brand, Patina Maldives, Fari Islands
will be the first launch, with a property in development in Ubud, Bali andopportunities in China, Japan and Southeast Asia also being pursued.
ABOUT FARI ISLANDS
Fari Islands is an elevated Maldivian resort experience that celebrates
nature, craft and connection. A Pontiac Land Group development
anchored by three world-class hospitality brands, Fari Islands is located inthe North Malé Atoll within the Maldives, a 45-minute luxury boat transferfrom Malé International Airport.
The archipelago also features the picturesque Fari Marina Village, built
around a vibrant Beach Club, charming boutiques and a selection ofhandpicked, upscale food and beverage options. Spaces have beenmasterfully designed by renowned architects from Studio MK27 (by MarcioKogan), Kengo Kuma & Associates, and Kerry Hill Architects, to bringabout a delicate balance of serene and social.
One of the islands is home to a thoughtful hospitality campus; FariCampus is a dedicated island for staff with a focus on community,education, and engagement, and is the first of its kind in the Maldives.
ABOUT PONTIAC LAND GROUP
Pontiac Land is a privately-held property developer, owner, and operator
based in Singapore. The Group’s assets include hospitality, mixedused, commercial and residential developments. With over fifty yearsof experience in luxury property development, Pontiac Land seeks tobetter the built environment through thoughtful architecture and design.
Each development is uniquely complemented with world-class art andmaintained by the Group’s in-house property management team to deliver
a consistently high level of well-being and hospitality. These developments
span Singapore, New York, Sydney and the Maldives.
In 2006, Pontiac Land co-launched Capella Hotel Group in Asia. The Group
subsequently acquired Capella Hotel Group as a wholly-owned subsidiaryin 2017.

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Luann Alphonso
Director of Marketing & Communications
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