During the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024, held at the Dubai World Trade Center, the Maldives received significant recognition at the World Travel Awards’ Indian Ocean category.
The Maldives secured victory in four distinguished categories, further solidifying its position as a premier travel destination in the region. These categories include Indian Ocean’s Leading Destination 2024, Indian Ocean’s Leading Honeymoon Destination 2024, Indian Ocean’s Leading Green Destination 2024, and Indian Ocean’s Leading Dive Destination 2024.
Established in 1993, the World Travel Awards are widely regarded as one of the most respected and popular awards in the world of travel and tourism. Symbolising the most outstanding endorsement in tourism, and the travel industry, the awards aim to recognise and reward achievements in all aspects of travel and tourism on a global scale. The event held earlier today at the World Travel Awards Winners Hub at ATM, honoured distinguished individuals from the Maldives. Ibrahim Faisal, Minister of Tourism, accepted the award for Indian Ocean’s Leading Destination 2024 while Ayesha Nurain Janah, Chairperson of the MMPRC Board, proudly received the award for Indian Ocean’s Leading Honeymoon Destination 2024. Additionally, Fathmath Thaufeeq, accepted the award for Indian Ocean’s Leading Green Destination 2024 on behalf of Maldives. The Indian Ocean’s Leading Dive Destination 2024 award was received by Mohamed Khaleel, Advisor to the President on Tourism Development.
The significance of these awards highlights the Maldives’ standing as an unparalleled tourist destination, showcases the country’s commitment to delivering unforgettable experiences to visitors from around the world, and reinforces the continued efforts of MMPRC in promoting and developing the nation’s tourism sector.
Since the introduction of the Indian Ocean category in the World Travel Awards in 2003, the Maldives has achieved remarkable success. The Maldives won the Leading Destination 17 times, Leading Honeymoon Destination 6 times, and Leading Dive Destination a staggering nine times. Notably, 2024 marks the first year the Maldives has been recognised as a Green Destination, highlighting our resounding commitment to sustainable tourism. Winning these awards will indeed enhance the image of the destination as a high profile luxury destination among visitors. These awards indicate visitors’ love and confidence towards the Maldives, a huge step towards World’s Leading Destination!
