Chedi Hospitality Announces Strategic Partnership with JIH Global Investments to Enter the Maldives | News
Chedi Hospitality, a leader in luxury lifestyle and design-led hospitality, has announced a strategic partnership with JIH Global Investments LLC to enter the Maldives. The partnership includes the development of a boutique hotel alongside a limited collection of branded residences, marking a significant step in the brand’s continued expansion into some of the world’s most sought-after destinations.
The Maldives has been crowned the world’s top destination for an unprecedented six consecutive years (2020-2025) at the World Travel Awards.
This series marks a historic first in the travel industry as Maldives has successfully defended the title against global competitors every year since winning it for the first time in 2020.
Rooted in Chedi’s philosophy of understated luxury and cultural authenticity, the project will offer a distinctive interpretation of island life, carefully designed to balance privacy, architecture and a deep sense of place. Conceived as a sanctuary and a statement, the development will bring together refined hospitality experiences with residential living, catering to travelers and homeowners seeking meaningful, design-led escapes.
“This partnership represents a meaningful step in our global growth journey as we bring the Chedi brand to one of the most exceptional destinations in the world,” said Stephan Schupbach, President & Group CEO of Chedi Hospitality. “Together with JIH Global Investments, we are creating a project that reflects our commitment to thoughtful design, cultural authenticity and a more considered approach to luxury living. The Maldives provides a natural canvas for our philosophy, where simplicity, space and connection to the environment define the experience.”
“We are proud to partner with Chedi Hospitality on this groundbreaking development in the Maldives,” said Mohamed Ali Janah, Group Chairman of JIH Global Investments LLC. “With more than four decades of experience delivering complex, high-end projects in global markets, our approach has always been rooted in long-term vision and execution excellence. This partnership brings together our deep expertise in luxury hospitality and real estate with Chedi’s distinctive brand ethos, creating a destination that will set a new benchmark for boutique hospitality and branded living in the region.”
“We are also honored to contribute to the remarkable progress of the Maldives tourism sector under the leadership of His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, and to express our sincere appreciation to the leadership of both the UAE and Maldives for fostering an environment that enables partnerships of this scale and ambition. This project reflects not only a shared vision of excellence, but also the strength of the long-standing relationship between two nations.”
With a legacy spanning over 40 years and more than 50 completed developments, JIH Global Investments brings extensive expertise in luxury hospitality, real estate and strategic investments. Known for its turnkey capabilities and ability to deliver complex projects in international markets, the group continues to play a crucial role in shaping high-quality developments in the Indian Ocean and beyond.
This partnership marks the beginning of a new chapter for Chedi Hospitality as it continues to shape a global portfolio of destinations defined by purpose, place and sustainable design.
