Maldives Nominated for Indian Ocean’s Prestigious Categories at the 28th World Travel Awards

The World Travel Awards nominated the Maldives in 10 exciting ‘Indian Ocean’ categories at the 28th annual World Travel Awards; one of the most prestigious honours programmes in the global travel trade and tourism industry.

The World Travel Awards was established in 1993 to recognize, reward and celebrate distinguished destinations across all key sectors and segments of the travel trade, tourism, and hospitality industries.

The Maldives is nominated for the following Indian ocean categories this year:

Indian Ocean’s Leading Beach Destination 2021
Indian Ocean’s Leading Cruise Destination 2021
Indian Ocean’s Leading Dive Destination 2021
Indian Ocean’s Leading Destination 2021
Indian Ocean’s Leading Green Destination 2021
Indian Ocean’s Leading Honeymoon Destination 2021
Indian Ocean’s Leading Sustainable Tourism Destination 2021
Indian Ocean’s Leading Tourist Board 2021: Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation
Indian Ocean’s Leading Wedding Destination 2021
Indian Ocean’s Leading Adventure Tourism Destination 2021

In addition, Maldives is also nominated at the World Cruise Awards, the sister event of World Travel Awards that serves to recognise, reward and celebrate excellence in the global cruise sector.

Voting for the Indian Ocean categories is now open and runs until midnight on 01st September 2021 and the voting for World Cruise Awards ends midnight on 31st August 2021. The nominee gaining the most votes in a category will be the winner.

Voting for Indian ocean categories is at: https://www.worldtravelawards.com/vote
Voting for Best Cruise Destination at: https://worldcruiseawards.com/award/indian-ocean-best-cruise-destination/2021

As the Maldives has welcomed over half a million travellers and is on its way to achieve pre-pandemic arrival figures and revive the Maldivian tourism industry, the nominations at the 28th World Travel Awards will aid in strengthening the image and increase the brand presence globally.

Additionally, Maldives has secured multiple awards in various categories over the years including the Indian Ocean’s Leading Beach Destination 2020, Indian Ocean’s Leading Cruise Destination 2020, Indian, Ocean’s Leading Dive Destination 2020, Indian Ocean’s Leading Destination 2020 and the iconic, World’s Leading Destination 2020 award.

The destination also won the famed Indian Ocean’s Leading Destination award 13 times within the past 16 years.

Feature image by Patina Maldives, Fari Islands

SriLankan Airlines Mumbai team, in collaboration with the Maldives team and Canareef Resort Maldives, recently organized an exclusive educational tour to showcase Gan Island’s beauty. Known for its vibrant marine life and rich heritage, Gan Island is quickly becoming a top destination for travelers. The tour gave travel agents a firsthand experience of the island’s unique offerings. As well as highlighting why the Maldives is a popular choice for both relaxation and adventure.

Eight prominent tour operators from Mumbai and Pune joined the tour and stayed at Canareef Resort Maldives’ Premium Beach Villas. The villas, set against a backdrop of turquoise waters and pristine beaches, offered a peaceful and luxurious retreat. As the group explored Gan Island, they quickly saw why it’s called a diver’s paradise. One of the travel agents perfectly summed up the experience, saying, “The Maldives is a place where beauty and adventure coexist, and Gan Island embodies this perfect blend.”

During the tour, the agents experienced the Maldives’ diverse offerings. They enjoyed thrilling water sports and immersed themselves in the island’s local culture and traditional Maldivian hospitality. As a result, the agents left with valuable insights into what makes Gan Island an ideal destination. Whether seeking adventure or relaxation, the island offers both.

Furthermore, SriLankan Airlines continues to strengthen its presence in the Maldives through initiatives like this one. The tour not only helped agents understand Gan Island better but also highlighted Canareef Resort Maldives as a key player in the hospitality sector. In addition, this partnership underscores the commitment of both the airline and the resort to promote the Maldives as a must-visit destination.

This successful educational tour clearly shows how SriLankan Airlines and Canareef Resort Maldives are shaping the future of Maldives tourism. Their collaboration ensures that more travelers will discover the island’s beauty and culture. Ultimately, the tour exemplifies their ongoing efforts to support the growth of this increasingly popular destination.

Maldives Nominated for Indian Ocean’s Prestigious Categories at the 28th World Travel Awards

Latest

SriLankan Airlines and Canareef Resort Showcase Gan Island as a Must Visit Destination

Experience Two Worlds of Luxury at The Atollia by Centara

Discover the Magic of The Marina@CROSSROADS This Festive Season

Celebrate the Holidays with a Carnival of Festivities at The Westin Maldives

SriLankan Airlines and Canareef Resort Showcase Gan Island as a Must Visit Destination