Maldives Hotel offers first for colour blind guests

Finolhu Baa Atoll Maldives has partnered with EnChroma to offer colour blind guests a chance to experience its dramatic landscape in full colour for the first time with its glasses for colour blindness. In addition to glasses for the colour blind, with its leading patented lens technology, EnChroma has also developed snorkel masks, which will help people with colour blindness better experience the Maldives’ colours and all its underwater wonders.

To the red-green colour blind, colours appear dull and washed out, often causing difficulty in distinguishing from one other. Common colour confusions include green and yellow, grey and pink, purple and blue, and red and brown. This can detract from the ability of colour-blind people to fully embrace colourful experiences when travelling. Research also shows that this can impact work environments and social situations as well.

Not only will colour-blind guests be able to witness the Baa Atoll's various blues, but they’ll also get to experience one of the most colourful hotels in the Maldives, thanks to its kaleidoscope-inspired interiors.

Steven Phillips, the general manager at Finolhu Baa Atoll Maldives, said: “We’re thrilled to be partnering with EnChroma on this exciting new initiative. Travelling the world is one of life’s greatest pleasures, but imagine doing so and only experiencing 10 per cent of colour. That’s like only seeing two colours of the rainbow, or not witnessing the true blue of the ocean or the hundreds of hues of a sunset.

“As someone who is colour blind myself, I know all too well the realities and impact this can have, so I’m delighted to see this collaboration come to life. We can’t wait to welcome colour-blind guests, both adults and children alike, to experience this unique technology and see our piece of paradise in all its glory."