Target Taste China awards Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives Resort of the Year
Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives has been awarded Resort of the Year 2025 by Target Taste China, one of the most influential Chinese platforms.
The award places Grand Park Kodhipparu among a select group of internationally respected luxury resorts, acknowledged for their commitment to taste, craftsmanship, and holistic guest experience. Winners were chosen by Target Taste’s editorial and expert panel that is well-known for its stringent evaluation process and strong influence among the high-end audiences of China in travel and lifestyle sectors.
Commenting on the recognition, Raffaele Solferino, General Manager, Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives, stated, "This recognition as Resort of the Year is a very important endorsement for us, as Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives, and was a way for us to honor the dedication and commitment that our entire resort has shown, as they now celebrate their ninth year as a resort, as well as the creativity that has allowed us to fulfill an important need in the market by delivering experiences that resonate in the minds of the most discerning travelers."
Grand Park Kodhipparu, situated on a secluded island reachable by speed boat from Malé International Airport, is no stranger to accolades for its modern take on Maldivian luxury. The heart of the experience is its destinations dining concept, which is one of its defining features of the hotel. The destinations dining concept is comprised of eight destinations.
Target Taste China is recognized as a major influence on high-end taste and living in China, with a significant following among high-spending Chinese travelers and professionals in these sectors. Each year, it honors excellence in hotels, resorts, restaurants, and destinations with its awards.
Resort Executive Chef Raymond Tan mentioned that dining at the resort is designed to be immersive and sensory. He explained, "The Firedoor signature dining experience is built around open-flame cooking, elemental techniques and the integrity of premium ingredients, allowing natural flavours to take prominence." He said that this is complemented by the Maldives' only glass-floor overwater dining venue, where guests are connected to the ocean beneath them as much as to the cuisine itself.
This further cements the status of Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives as one of the leading luxury resorts in the Indian Ocean, while reinforcing its appeal in the Chinese market and internationally.
