Coco Palm Bodu Hithi to host the filming of Miss France 2011

Coco Palm Resorts is delighted to announce its official partnership with Miss France 2011. Coco Palm Bodu Hithi will be the exclusive host for the filming of the pageant from 11^th to 18^th November 2010.

The 33 contestants representing the various regions and territories of France will be taking part in various activities including water sports, traditional Maldivian cooking, exploring the natural beauty of Maldives and will also film a music video.

The filmed events will be broadcasted on the 4^th of December 2010 during the crowning ceremony to be held in Caen, Normandy. With a broadcast audience of 9 million viewers, the Miss France contest is one of France’s biggest broadcast events and is sure to provide tremendous publicity for Coco Palm Resorts and Maldives as a destination to one of the biggest markets for tourism to the Maldives.

Established as part of a rebranding and reorganization of Sunland Hotels in 2005, the Coco Collection is Sunland Hotels’ luxury division. The renowned Coco Palm Resorts and Coco Spa brands are operated by the Coco Collection.  Coco Palm Resorts currently consists of Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu and Coco Palm Bodu Hithi. The Coco Collection recently won the best Luxury Hotel Brand in the Maldives while Coco Palm Bodu Hithi won the best Luxury Island Resort in the World at the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2010.

A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, the captivating Coco Palm Bodu Hithi oozes barefoot, luxury chic with traditionally Maldivian flashes. There are just 100 ultra-hip villas, a diverse selection of contemporary restaurants and bars, a totally indulgent Coco Spa, first-class land and water-sport facilities as well as a portfolio of memorable ‘Uniquely Coco’ experiences.