The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort is excited to welcome French freestyle footballer and World Champion Séan Garnier to the finest address in the Maldives for an exclusive sporting event in a luxury paradise setting. The celebrity athlete will challenge both guests and resort hosts in thrilling football matches at the picturesque Alba Beach set against the backdrop of the alluring Indian Ocean.

Guests are invited to participate in a once-in-a-lifetime football match challenging the talented Garnier on October 16, 2024 at 6pm island time on ALBA Beach located at the luxury Maldives resort against the backdrop of the Indian Ocean. The adrenaline packed match will take place on the white Maldivian sand rather than on traditional football ground. Guest will experience an energizing and creative competition, while also picking up invaluable tips and techniques from one of the most talented freestyle footballers in the world.

"This event is a special opportunity for our guests and fitness and sports enthusiasts alike to engage directly with Séan Garnier, learning expert football skills while also experiencing the luxurious amenities and captivating views at the finest address in the Maldives," said Vincent Pauchon, General Manager of The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort. "We are delighted for our guests to enjoy a unique experience alongside one of the world's greatest athletes, while simultaneously basking in the beauty of our Maldivian property.”

Garnier, regarded as one of the greatest freestyle footballers of all time, is a two-time Red Bull Freestyle World Champion, a top-five Global Red Bull athlete, and a popular social media sports figure. Most recently, Garnier became a Brand Ambassador for the France Olympic 2024 Team.

For more information on bookings and reservations, please visit: stregismaldives.com. 

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About The St. Regis Vommuli Maldives Resort

The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort, which opened in November 2016, is nestled on a private island in a secluded Maldivian atoll, amidst thriving marine life. Just 40 minutes from Male by seaplane, guests are transported into a newfound paradise in the Dhaalu Atoll.

The resort draws inspiration from nature itself. Designed by WOW Architects | Warner Wong Design (Singapore), the unusual contemporary design of The St. Regis Maldives draws inspiration from the natural setting of the resort. This is represented by the manta ray shaped lagoon villas, a signature bar in the shape of a whale shark, a lobster-inspired spa and a spiral shell shaped library.

There are seven distinct dining venues, including two Asian specialty restaurants featuring Eastern haute cuisine and Japanese style Kaiseki cuisine, an international restaurant that offers dishes crafted from locally sourced ingredients, an underground wine cellar, a shack style restaurant, a signature overwater bar that rolls out stunning views of dramatic sunset, and a restaurant located inland amongst the tropical gardens featuring middle-eastern cuisine. Additionally, guests can also enjoy the Iridium Spa, which presents six overwater treatment rooms, including two that are dedicated to healing Ayurvedic treatments. Spa guests can also enjoy a Blue Hole pool, which contains heated seawater with different water jets – a system with proven benefits to the body.

About St. Regis Hotels & Resorts

Combining classic sophistication with a modern sensibility, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International, Inc., is committed to delivering exceptional experiences at more than 45 luxury hotels and resorts in the best addresses around the world. Since the opening of the first St. Regis hotel in New York City over a century ago by John Jacob Astor IV, the brand has remained committed to an uncompromising level of bespoke and anticipatory service for all of its guests, delivered flawlessly by signature St. Regis Butler Service. For more information and new openings, visit stregis.com or follow X, Instagram  and  Facebook. St. Regis is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments and unparalleled benefits including free nights and Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit MarriottBonvoy.marriott.com.