The Maldives emerged triumphant at the World Travel Awards 2024, held as part of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) at the Dubai World Trade Center, by securing four prestigious accolades in the highly competitive Indian Ocean category. The Maldives' exceptional performance underscores its status as a premier tourist destination, recognized for its unparalleled beauty, eco-conscious initiatives, and world-class hospitality.

The categories swept by the Maldives at this year's ceremony are as follows:

Indian Ocean's Leading Destination 2024
Indian Ocean's Leading Honeymoon Destination 2024
Indian Ocean's Leading Green Destination 2024
Indian Ocean's Leading Dive Destination 2024

Established in 1993, the World Travel Awards are esteemed as one of the foremost honors in the global travel and tourism industry, acknowledging excellence across various facets of the sector. Today's ceremony, hosted at the World Travel Awards Winners Hub at ATM, recognized distinguished individuals from the Maldives for their contributions to the industry.

Mr. Ibrahim Faisal, Minister of Tourism, proudly accepted the award for Indian Ocean's Leading Destination 2024, while Ms. Ayesha Nurain Janah, Chairperson of the MMPRC Board, received the accolade for Indian Ocean's Leading Honeymoon Destination 2024. Additionally, Ms. Fathmath Thaufeeq accepted the award for Indian Ocean's Leading Green Destination 2024 on behalf of the Maldives, with the Indian Ocean's Leading Dive Destination 2024 award being received by Mr. Mohamed Khaleel, Advisor to the President on Tourism Development.

This achievement reaffirms the Maldives' status as a beacon for travelers seeking unparalleled experiences amidst breathtaking natural landscapes. It also underscores the commitment of the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) in promoting sustainable tourism initiatives that preserve the nation's pristine environment for generations to come.

MMPRC celebrates this momentous occasion by highlighting the Maldives' consistent success at the World Travel Awards since the introduction of the Indian Ocean category in 2003. With an impressive track record of 17 wins for Leading Destination, 6 wins for Leading Honeymoon Destination, and 9 wins for Leading Dive Destination, 2024 marks a significant milestone as the Maldives is recognized for the first time as a Leading Green Destination. This recognition solidifies the Maldives' reputation as a luxury destination of choice and serves as a testament to visitors' enduring love and confidence in the Maldives.