Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has announced that the Maldives has been awarded 4 prestigious categories at the World Travel Awards (Indian Ocean category), at the Arabian travel Market (ATM) 2024 held at Dubai World Trade Center.

The categories that the Maldives has won for this year are:

- 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 widely regarded as one of the most respected and popular awards in the world of travel and tourism.

Symbolizing the most outstanding endorsement in tourism, and the travel industry, the awards aim to recognize and reward achievements in all aspects of travel and tourism on a global scale.

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

The significance of these awards highlights the Maldives’ standing as an unparalleled tourist destination, showcases the country’s commitment to delivering unforgettable experiences to visitors from around the world, and reinforces the continued efforts of MMPRC in promoting and developing the nation’s tourism sector.

MMPRC further stated that since the introduction of the Indian Ocean category in the World Travel Awards in 2003, the Maldives has achieved remarkable success – The Maldives won the Leading Destination 17 times, Leading Honeymoon Destination 6 times, and Leading Dive Destination a staggering 9 times.