Maldives wins two major awards at World Travel Awards

Maldives has won two major awards in Indian Ocean category of the World Travel Awards (WTA).

At a ceremony held in Tanzania, Managing Director of Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), Ibrahim Shiuree, accepted the awards on behalf of Maldives.

Maldives was named "Indian Ocean’s Leading Destination' for the sixth consecutive year and also received the "Indian Ocean’s Leading Green Destination" award for the second time.

Launched in 1993, the World Travel Awards recognizes excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry.

Speaking after receiving the awards, Shiuree said the recognition serves as further encouragement to maintain Maldives’ position as a premier global destination.

He added that the awards would help open new opportunities to promote the country’s tourism sector worldwide.