African Excellence Awards 2019

14 MEA MARKETS / 2019 African Business Excellence Awards , North Island Best Luxury Holiday Resort 2019 - Seychelles Nestled in the heart of the Seychelles, North Island is a luxury private island resort offering extensive facilities, bespoke service and a generous all-inclusive offering to ensure each and every guest enjoys an unforgettable experience that they will treasure for years to come. Having recognised the resort in this year’s African Excellence Awards we profile North Island to find out more about how the island welcomes travellers and luxury-seekers fromaround the world to this tropical paradise. In today’s competitive tourism market, where consumers are influenced not only by good online reviews and excellence facilities but also by social media posts, photographic potential and unique experiences, resorts and hospitality providers have to work even harder to attract guests. Seeking to offer a truly ‘once-in- a-lifetime’ opportunity, North Island offers an exclusive space where the embrace of lush tropical palms and giant granite peaks will act as an oasis for every guest. Thanks to its stunning location and focus on luxury, North Island epitomises the freedom that having complete privacy allows, extraordinary experiences, perfectly personalised to each visitor’s individual preferences, and service that is generously big-hearted. The island’s abundance naturally extends to the luxury of choice that a peerless all-inclusive offering provides. With a total of 11 villas on this stunning property, North Island offers exclusivity and privacy to each and every guest, allowing them to traverse this stunning space barefoot and feel the sand and sea under their feet. Such an offering is innovative in today’s hospitality market, and provides guests with a truly unique experience. True luxury is often defined as an experience that cannot be achieved regularly, and as such North Island’s sumptuous natural surroundings and peaceful atmosphere offer guests the definition of a luxurious experience. Another key trend in today’s tourism market is for eco-tourism, and as such North Island works hard to reduce its environmental impact, whilst at the same time ensuring it’s guests enjoy the exceptional relaxation they expect. A haven for endangered endemic species as well as for people seeking an ocean paradise view where a holistic approach to their wellness ensures an authentic and romantic experience from the moment visitors arrive. It also helps to certify the resort as one where environmental consciousness meets hospitality, combining the two values beautifully to remain ahead of this emerging market trend and ensure excellence for guests. Ultimately, North Island offers guests a unique opportunity to experience a true barefoot-luxury escape. As guests’ expectations continue to rise, the resort will be working tirelessly to ensure it continues to exceed them and offer the epitome of decadence to its esteemed international clientele. Contact Details: Company: North Island Contact: Bruce Simpson Website: www.north-island.com May19227 The main swimming pool, a blurred line between nature and architecture © North Island North Island - Aerial of Piazza © North Island