Maldives wins ‘ Best Island in Asia’ at Travel + Leisure 2022 World’s Best Awards
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Maldives wins ‘ Best Island in Asia’ at Travel + Leisure 2022 World’s Best Awards

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07-25-2022
 

The Maldives has won the “Best Island in Asia” accolade at Travel + Leisure 2022 World’s Best Awards at a ceremony held at Dante Seaport, New York City, USA, on 20th July 2022. 

The Travel + Leisure Global Vision Awards aim to identify and honour companies, individuals, destinations, and organisations taking strides to develop more sustainable and responsible travel products, practices, and experiences. 

Speaking about this tremendous win, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation Thoyyib Mohamed said that it is always a proud moment for the whole destination to win such accolades in the international arena.

“Every award we win is an achievement for the whole nation, it is the result of the hard work, dedication and the commitment of the government، state agencies, tourism sector stakeholders, local and international partners, and tourism sector stakeholders,” he added. 

So far this year the Maldives has won 4 notable awards, including Most Preferred Tourist Destination 2021 and Best Marketing Initiative of the year for the “Redefining MICE” campaign at Global MICE Congress & Awards 2022, Best Stand Design and Decoration at OTM, Mumbai and Best Stand Feature at WTM Africa 2022. The Maldives won over 18 awards and accolades in 2021, including the World’s Leading Destination title at World Travel Awards, for the second consecutive year.


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