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Welcome to our third The Insider supplement of the year, where we take a deep-dive into the idyllic islands of the Indian Ocean. This region is home to a number of beloved destinations


that I’ve no doubt have long been favourites of your clients. But the beauty of the Indian Ocean is that it never sits still – product continues to expand and diversify, and choice broadens as


This supplement aims to condense all you need to know, from new luxury product to responsible initiatives


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lesser-known islands up their luxury credentials. While crystal-clear waters and sugar-sand beaches are largely guaranteed, each destination offers something unique, from pioneering wellness concepts in the Maldives and adventurous pursuits in Mauritius to the verdant, wildlife-rich interiors of the Seychelles. Agents may be familiar with this part of the world, but keeping up to date with each destination and its unique selling points can be time-consuming. This supplement aims to condense all you need to know – from the best new luxury product (page 23) and the key differences between the Maldives’ atolls (page 35) to the Indian Ocean’s most impressive responsible tourism initiatives (page 44). 9G CNUQ MPQY JQY KORQTVCPV ƂTUV JCPF EQPVGPV KU YJKEJ is why two Aspire writers visited the Indian Ocean earlier VJKU [GCT +UQDGN 6WTPGT UJCTGU KPUKIJV HTQO JGT ƂTUV XKUKV VQ


the Maldives (page 28), while Deborah Cicurel heads to the recently reopened Shangri-La Le Touessrok in Mauritius following the property’s extensive renovation (page 49). We hope this guide proves a useful selling tool and assists in driving further bookings to this vast and varied region.


Erica Erica Rich deputy editor, Aspire erica.rich@travelweekly.co.uk 6 +44 (0)7799 629655 @aspiretravelclub linkedin.com/company/aspiretravelclub ASPIRETRAVELCLUB.CO.UK THE INSIDER NOVEMBER 2024


CREDITS: Unsplash/Jossuha Théophile; Kuda Villingili Resort; Georg Roske; Matt Sprake; Shutterstock/Ljupco Smokovski


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