Maldives has successfully secured the title of the World’s Leading Destination for the third year in a row at the World Travel Awards 2022. The Maldives beat out 18 other countries for this title- Dubai, Portugal, Indonesia, and Greece were among them.
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Mr. Thoyyib Mohammed, and the Minister of Tourism of the Maldives, Dr. Abdulla Mausoom, accepted the award on behalf of the nation at the awards ceremony held at Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Oman.
In addition to this prestigious title for the Maldives, MMPRC attained the title of the World’s Leading Tourist Board this year - the first time that the Maldives has secured this award. MMPRC won this award, competing with 28 other prominent tourism boards, including Incredible India, Tourism Australia, and Visit England.
"This accomplishment is a testament to the popularity and vibrancy of the Maldives as a tourist destination. The industry's achievements throughout the past three years reflect the resilience of the Maldives tourism industry amidst any crisis - and that united, we can achieve anything," Minister of Tourism Dr. Abdulla Mausoom stated, speaking at the ceremony.
"It is truly an honor to win the prestigious title of world's Leading Destination for the third year in a row. This year is our Golden Jubilee of Tourism in the Maldives, and I couldn't have asked for a better achievement to mark 50 years of welcoming visitors to our shores. This award is thanks to the guidance of our government, the support of our partners, and the hard work of the tourism industry as a whole. And of course, our visitors- we are blessed that people from around the world love the Maldives so much," speaking at the ceremony CEO & MD Thoyyib stated.
Tourism pioneer and celebrated local entrepreneur Mr. Hussein Afeef also commented on the success achieved by the Maldives at the World Travel Awards this year. He stated that he considers it a blessing that our entire tourism industry, the cornerstone of our economy, has come together for the betterment of the country.
Afeef congratulated all tourism industry stakeholders, organizations, and citizens of the Maldives for this outstanding success.
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Mr. Thoyyib Mohammed, and the Minister of Tourism of the Maldives, Dr. Abdulla Mausoom, accepted the award on behalf of the nation at the awards ceremony held at Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Oman.
In addition to this prestigious title for the Maldives, MMPRC attained the title of the World’s Leading Tourist Board this year - the first time that the Maldives has secured this award. MMPRC won this award, competing with 28 other prominent tourism boards, including Incredible India, Tourism Australia, and Visit England.
"This accomplishment is a testament to the popularity and vibrancy of the Maldives as a tourist destination. The industry's achievements throughout the past three years reflect the resilience of the Maldives tourism industry amidst any crisis - and that united, we can achieve anything," Minister of Tourism Dr. Abdulla Mausoom stated, speaking at the ceremony.
"It is truly an honor to win the prestigious title of world's Leading Destination for the third year in a row. This year is our Golden Jubilee of Tourism in the Maldives, and I couldn't have asked for a better achievement to mark 50 years of welcoming visitors to our shores. This award is thanks to the guidance of our government, the support of our partners, and the hard work of the tourism industry as a whole. And of course, our visitors- we are blessed that people from around the world love the Maldives so much," speaking at the ceremony CEO & MD Thoyyib stated.
Tourism pioneer and celebrated local entrepreneur Mr. Hussein Afeef also commented on the success achieved by the Maldives at the World Travel Awards this year. He stated that he considers it a blessing that our entire tourism industry, the cornerstone of our economy, has come together for the betterment of the country.
Afeef congratulated all tourism industry stakeholders, organizations, and citizens of the Maldives for this outstanding success.
