The Maldives nominated for six prestigious World Travel Awards

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03 October, 2024

The Maldives has received six nominations in the esteemed World Travel Awards (WTA) World’s Leading Category, including the highly sought-after title of ‘World’s Leading Destination 2024’. Alongside five nominations for the Maldives as a destination, the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) is also nominated for ‘World’s Leading Tourist Board 2024.’

Established in 1993, the World Travel Awards is globally acknowledged as a premier benchmark of excellence in the travel and tourism industry, celebrating outstanding achievements in the sector. Winners are determined through a voting process that includes qualified travel professionals, industry experts, and consumers, making these awards a true reflection of industry standards and traveler preferences.

The Maldives has consistently excelled at the WTA, having won the title of ‘World’s Leading Destination’ for four consecutive years from 2019 to 2023. Additionally, MMPRC has been recognised as the ‘World’s Leading Tourist Board’ for the past two years.

Voting for the WTA is currently open, and we encourage everyone to cast their votes in support of the Maldives. Your participation will help maintain the Maldives’ reputation as a premier global travel destination, renowned for offering unparalleled vacation experiences.

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