Secret Paradise Team Completes Covid Vaccination

Thursday 10th of June 2021

Pioneering sustainable and responsible tours for guests who wish to explore the authentic side of island life in the Maldives, the award-winning team of Secret Paradise Maldives enjoys winning hearts with their utmost care and unmatched services.

In the global pandemic and challenged to its core, the tour group managed to come up with The Secret Paradise #letusguideyou Safely Policy – a promise to adapt to the latest and stringiest safety and security guidelines from the moment they meet with their guide to the time when they wave them goodbye. The best part is that this policy is always evolving to meet the latest guidelines issued by health authorities, so that travelling in the new normal feels as close to as it was before, if not better.

Moreover, all guides of the Secret Paradise team are certified Emergency First Responders and Level 3 International Life Guards. They have also completed a COVID-19 online awareness program.

Secret Paradise is happy to share with you the news of 100% of their team members completing both the first and second dose of covid vaccination. Ultimately aimed to fully vaccinate all staff of the Maldivian tourism and hospitality industry, the ‘I’m Vaccinated’ campaign is on full gear. This initiative will provide an added advantage to the unique geographical formation of the islands which offer natural physical distancing and the stringent health and safety measures in place for guests seeking safe havens in corners of the archipelago.

''Having received both doses of the vaccine I feel reassured when welcoming guests and believe I am contributing to the Maldives being a safe destination for tourists to return to when the time is right for them to travel and also for the local communities I work within.” shared Ahmed Mashir Ali, a guide with Secret Paradise for more than three years now. “I understand that having had the vaccine doesn't mean I am completely immune but getting vaccinated not only protects yourself, but also protects the people around you.''

Co-Founder, Ruth Franklin stated ''Recently we have seen an increase in the number of enquiries from clients asking about the status of the vaccination program both for our team and within the tourism industry as a whole. So it is great to be able to share positive news with them. Like many others within the tourism industry, we are grateful and thankful to have been provided the opportunity so early on with some members of the team having received their first dose back in February. We would also like to acknowledge the services of the many doctors, nurses, health professionals and individuals who have volunteered their services to support the Maldives during this challenging period.''