Backed by Panchshil Realty and Blackstone, Ventive Hospitality manages a portfolio of marquee
global hospitality brands including Soho House, Conrad Maldives, The Ritz–Carlton Pune and more.
Pune, June 17th , 2026: Ventive Hospitality Ltd has unveiled an innovative marine restoration
initiative at Anantara Dhigu Maldives, bringing together sustainability, science and long-term
ecosystem stewardship through advanced 3D-printed reef restoration technology.
Developed in collaboration with Swiss marine restoration organisation Rrreefs, a women-founded
company specialising in science-led reef restoration solutions, Anantara’s marine biology team and
Aquafanatics have initiated one of Maldives’ pioneering deployments of advanced Artificial Clay Reef
(ACR) systems. This system is designed to support coral regeneration and long-term marine
biodiversity enhancement.
As part of the initiative, 13 modular reef structures spanning nearly 150 square metres of seabed
were installed adjacent to the resort’s SFS Coral Nursery. Built using specially designed 3D-printed
terracotta reef modules inspired by natural reef formations, the structures create stable underwater
habitats that encourage natural coral recruitment, marine biodiversity and ecological regeneration
over time.
The initiative comes at a time when coral ecosystems globally continue to face rising climate stress,
bleaching events and environmental degradation. Instead of intervention-heavy restoration, the
project follows a science-led passive restoration approach allowing ecosystems to recover naturally
while minimising stress on surrounding coral communities.
For Ventive Hospitality, the initiative reflects a broader belief that hospitality must move from being
only experience-led to becoming responsibility-led.
Commenting on the initiative, Ranjit Batra, CEO, Ventive Hospitality Ltd, said: “Hospitality
destinations are only as resilient as the ecosystems that sustain them. In the Maldives, where more
than 80% of land just lies 1.5 metre above sea level, protecting marine ecosystems is fundamental to
the future of tourism.
Our reef restoration initiative at Anantara Dhigu Maldives reflects Ventive Hospitality’s long-term
commitment to responsible destination stewardship. It builds on our ongoing reef protection efforts
across the three Anantara properties, where the Holistic Approach to Reef Protection (HARP)
programme has integrated 14,455 coral fragments over eight years.
By combining science-led conservation, innovative 3D-printed reef technology and sustained
ecological monitoring, at Ventive Hospitality we are continuously investing in stronger biodiversity
and creating lasting value for local communities and future generations.”
The initiative also brought together over 35 volunteers, marine experts and resort teams across reef
deployment, underwater construction and scientific monitoring activities, making the project a
collaborative conservation effort rooted in science, sustainability and community participation.
Going forward, the reef systems will continue to be monitored through biodiversity assessments,
coral recruitment studies and planned 3D photogrammetry mapping aimed at evaluating long-term
ecological development and habitat regeneration.
As hospitality continues to evolve globally, Ventive Hospitality believes the industry’s next era will
not only be defined by the destinations it creates, but by the positive and lasting impact it leaves
behind.
About Ventive Hospitality Ltd
Ventive Hospitality Ltd is an owner, developer and asset manager of luxury and premium hotels in
India and the Maldives, with 14 operational hospitality assets across the business and leisure
segments, representing 2,199 keys. The hotels are operated by global brands like Marriott, Hilton,
Minor and Atmosphere along with Soho House in India. In addition, the company also owns a
portfolio of complementary annuity assets spanning 3.4 million square feet in total area. The
company posted consolidated revenue of Rs 2,666 crore in fiscal year 2026 ended March 31, 2026. It
had a successful IPO in December 2024 and is listed on the BSE and NSE in India.
