The Maldives has once again secured the World’s Leading Destination title at the World Travel Awards 2021. The announcement was made at the WTA 2021 ceremony held virtually.
This is the second time the Maldives won the World’s Leading Destination in a row. The Maldives won the prestigious award last year during one of the most challenging periods for the tourism industry. The award is a testament to the strength, dedication, effort, and planning shown by the Maldivian government during the pandemic.
Speaking about the achievement, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Maldives Marketing and Public Relations (MMPRC) Thoyyib Mohamed expressed his sincere gratitude to everyone who voted for the Maldives. MD Thoyyib noted that the achievement is possible due to the concerted efforts of the Government of Maldives, the Ministry of Tourism, other authorities, associations, NGOs, and all tourism sector stakeholders.
He particularly acknowledged the tireless effort of MMPRC employees in maintaining destination presence, marketing the destination as a safe haven, promoting tourism products, unique geography, and experiences which promoted travelers' confidence towards the destination post covid.
In addition to achieving the World’s Leading Destination title, Maldives also won Indian Ocean's Leading Destination 2021, Indian Ocean's Leading Beach Destination, Indian Ocean's Leading Dive Destination 2021, and Indian Ocean's Leading Tourist Board 2021, at World Travel Awards.
World Travel Awards is the most prestigious honors program in global travel. The award is recognized globally as the ultimate hallmark of industry excellence. It was established in 1993.
This is the second time the Maldives won the World’s Leading Destination in a row. The Maldives won the prestigious award last year during one of the most challenging periods for the tourism industry. The award is a testament to the strength, dedication, effort, and planning shown by the Maldivian government during the pandemic.
Speaking about the achievement, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Maldives Marketing and Public Relations (MMPRC) Thoyyib Mohamed expressed his sincere gratitude to everyone who voted for the Maldives. MD Thoyyib noted that the achievement is possible due to the concerted efforts of the Government of Maldives, the Ministry of Tourism, other authorities, associations, NGOs, and all tourism sector stakeholders.
He particularly acknowledged the tireless effort of MMPRC employees in maintaining destination presence, marketing the destination as a safe haven, promoting tourism products, unique geography, and experiences which promoted travelers' confidence towards the destination post covid.
In addition to achieving the World’s Leading Destination title, Maldives also won Indian Ocean's Leading Destination 2021, Indian Ocean's Leading Beach Destination, Indian Ocean's Leading Dive Destination 2021, and Indian Ocean's Leading Tourist Board 2021, at World Travel Awards.
World Travel Awards is the most prestigious honors program in global travel. The award is recognized globally as the ultimate hallmark of industry excellence. It was established in 1993.
