In a major win for the Maldives tourism industry, the destination bagged four prestigious titles at the World Travel Awards (Indian Ocean category) held today at the Dubai World Trade Center as part of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024. obtained.
Maldives has been awarded the following titles:
- Top destinations in the Indian Ocean in 2024
- Top Honeymoon Destinations in the Indian Ocean 2024
- Indian Ocean’s greenest destinations in 2024
- Top diving destinations in the Indian Ocean in 2024
This remarkable achievement not only cements the Maldives’ position as a leading travel destination, but also underlines its commitment to sustainability and providing an unparalleled experience to travelers.
In addition to these collective wins, a number of individual resorts, hotels and businesses in the Maldives were also recognized for their outstanding hospitality and service. Notable winners include:
- One of the best airport hotels in the Indian Ocean 2024: Equator Village, Maldives
- All-inclusive resorts representing the Indian Ocean 2024: Cola Cola Maldives
- Boutique hotel brand representing the Indian Ocean 2024: COMO Hotels and Resorts
- Boutique resort representing the Indian Ocean 2024: COMO Cocoa Island, Maldives
- One of the best dive resorts in the Indian Ocean 2024: Bandos Maldives
- One of the best family resorts in the Indian Ocean 2024: Kurumba Maldives
- One of the best green resorts in the Indian Ocean 2024: Alila Kotaifaru Maldives
- One of the best honeymoon resorts in the Indian Ocean 2024: JA Manafaru, Maldives
- Hotels representing the Indian Ocean 2024: Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
- Hotel suites representing the Indian Ocean 2024: Vakkaru Overwater Residence @ Vakkaru Maldives
- One of the best leisure hotels in the Indian Ocean 2024: Anantara Veli Maldives Resort
- One of the best luxury hotel villas in the Indian Ocean 2024: Velar Private Residence @ Velar Private Island, Maldives
- One of the most luxurious island resorts in the Indian Ocean 2024: Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
- Luxury resorts representing the Indian Ocean 2024: The St. Regis Maldives Vomuri Resort
- Leading luxury tour operator in the Indian Ocean in 2024: Travel to Maldives
- One of the best private island resorts in the Indian Ocean 2024: Velaa Private Island, Maldives
- Resorts representing the Indian Ocean 2024: Vakkaru Maldives
- Leading seaplane pilot in the Indian Ocean in 2024: Trans Maldivian Airways
- Leading travel agency in the Indian Ocean 2024: Simply Maldives Holidays
- One of the best villa resorts in the Indian Ocean 2024: Ozenlife Mardu
- One of the best water villa resorts in the Indian Ocean 2024: Sun Siyam Vilu Reef, Maldives
- The most romantic resorts in the Indian Ocean 2024: Koko Bodu Hithi, Maldives
This wide recognition across various categories highlights the diverse services and exceptional quality of hospitality that the Maldives consistently offers to its visitors.
Mr. Fathmath Thaufeeq, Managing Director of Visit Maldives, expressed his gratitude for the honor bestowed upon the destination and its hospitality partners. She highlighted the Maldives’ unwavering commitment to providing unforgettable experiences while preserving the archipelago’s natural beauty and ecosystem.
As travelers around the world seek unique and sustainable destinations, the Maldives continues to stand out as a pioneer of luxury, romance and environmental consciousness in the Indian Ocean region. With this win at the World’s Travel Awards, the Maldives has cemented itself as a must-visit destination for discerning travelers seeking unparalleled beauty and hospitality.
