Capital of Maldives Among the Top Emerging Destinations in the World

The capital of the Maldives, Malé claimed a spot in TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards 2021. TripAdvisor ranked Malé in the 20th place among the ‘Top Emerging Destinations in the World’.

Malé is the densely populated capital of the Maldives with colourful buildings. Locals often refer to the capital as the ‘concrete jungle’ of the Maldives. The capital city is connected to three islands; Malé, Hulhulé and Hulhumalé via the Sinamalé Bridge which opened in August 2018.

The Maldives’ main Velana International Airport is located on Hulhulé. Meanwhile, Hulhumalé is a reclaimed island developed as an expansion of Malé City. Today, Hulhumalé features several chic guesthouses close to the beachside.

The island capital of the Maldives teems with high rises and narrow streets, all ringed by seawalls. Shopaholics can savour Male’s flavours in the local markets, which are packed with fresh produce, and along Chaandanee Magu, the spot for local souvenirs, such as carved wooden dhonis, miniature replicas of the boats dotting area waters.
TripAdvisor Describes the Capital of the Maldives.

In addition to Malé, several resorts in the Maldives claimed prestigious spots in TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards 2021. Kandolhu Maldives and Mirihi Island Resort claimed positions among the Top 25 Hotels in the World. Additionally, Kandolhu Maldives was ranked in 1st place among the Top 25 Hotels in Asia.

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Sum Siyam Iru Veli, Heritance Aarah, Club Med Finolhu Villas and Lily Beach Resort & Spa claimed positions among the Top 25 All-Inclusive Hotels in the World. Meanwhile, Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa was honoured as the most Picture-Perfect hotel in the World.

TripAdvisor allocates all the reviews, ratings, and saves that travellers share from across the globe every year. This info is then used to spotlight the best of the best places that exceed customer’s expectations. So, the Travelers’ Choice Awards are a testament to the service and the quality winners constantly provide to guests.

Feature image by Hotel JEN Maldives Malé by Shangri-La

Atmosphere Core, an international hospitality company, took home four highly-coveted trophies at the 2024 World Travel Awards. This substantial win is an industry-wide recognition of the exceptional guest experiences. Furthermore, it acknowledges Atmosphere’s renowned personalized service and inspiring ‘Joy of Giving’ approach to hospitality.

The company’s ultra-luxury brand, THE OZEN COLLECTION secured two awards. OZEN LIFE MAADHOO received the Indian Ocean’s Leading Villa Resort award. Royal RESERVE at OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI was named Maldives’ Leading Luxury Hotel Villa. In addition to winning this title in 2024, Royal RESERVE had already won in this category back in 2023.

Two resorts within the company’s Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts brand also received significant recognition. Atmosphere Kanifushi won Maldives’ Leading Family Resort, clinching this accolade for five consecutive years from 2020 to 2024. The five-star, ‘Naturally Maldivian’ VARU by Atmosphere won the title of Maldives’ Leading Resort. In 2023, VARU by Atmosphere won the same category.

At a dazzling ceremony in Dubai on 6th May, they revealed the winners. This perfectly coincides with the leading Arabian Travel Market event. Here, Atmosphere Core has a strong presence with its own stand to showcase the beautiful private islands in the Maldives and other upcoming destinations in South Asia. Bassem Nasr El-Ghandour, the Assistant Director of Sales for the Middle East and Ram Bhoyroo the General Manager of Atmosphere Kanifushi were present to receive the awards.

These awards are a recognition of the passion and dedication of all our teams at the resorts who strive to create unforgettable moments for our guests, elevanting their holiday into a dream private island escape in the beautiful Maldives. World Travel Awards are among the most prestigious honours in the industry, and we are truly priviledged to be considered, says Stéphane Laguette – Chief Commercial Officer of Atmosphere Core.

World Travel Awards celebrates excellence across all key sectors of the travel, tourism and hospitality industries. Rewarding and celebrating organisations that consistently raise the bar and provide unparalleled services to discerning travellers from all over the globe.

Capital of Maldives Among the Top Emerging Destinations in the World

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