Gnaviyani Fuvahmulah was awarded the 'Guesthouse Champion Island' award at the Guesthouse Awards held during the MIB Guesthouse Symposium held today.

On behalf of the island, the city's Deputy Mayor Mohamed Liraar accepted the award. Along with the award, MVR half a million was given to conduct a profitable project for the guesthouse tourism sector in Fuvahmulah.

While a total of nine awards were given at the ceremony, these awards were presented by dividing the guesthouses into two tiers. In that regard, the Community Impact Award given in Tier 1 was won by Kondey Garden Villa.

Among the awards given in Tier 2, the Service Excellence and Hospitality Award went to Ocean Grand. And the Authentic Maldivian Experience Award, Island Excursions and Experience Award, and Eco Friendly Award went to Kamadhoo Inn. This is the guesthouse that won the most awards at this awards ceremony.

From Tier 2, the Culinary Experience Award went to Bliss Dhigurah, while the Community Impact Award went to Swon by Hawks.

Among the awards given in individual categories at this awards ceremony, the Outstanding Dive Master Award went to Mohamed Shammoon Ameen. He was given USD 5,000.

Speaking at the awards ceremony, MIB Deputy CEO Ahmed Riza stated that arrangements will be made for customers to scan and view the status of these award winners. He also stated that the desire is for this to be an award that demonstrates the credibility of the establishment and gauges the quality of the establishment. Riza stated that the hope is to become a partner in further developing the quality of the sector alongside this award.

This is the first year the Guesthouse Awards were held.