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Maldives preparations for World Travel Awards 2026

Overview

The Maldives is coordinating several initiatives to support the hosting of the World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean 2026.

Initially, the Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) partnered with the national airline, Maldivian, to serve as the official local airline partner for the ceremony. Subsequently, Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) was named the official aviation partner through an agreement with VMC. This collaboration is intended to enhance coordination between the tourism and aviation sectors and provide promotional visibility at Velana International Airport to showcase the nation to a global audience.

Entities

Visit Maldives Corporation · World Travel Awards · Maldivian · Maldives Airports Company Limited · Ayada Maldives

Timeline

  1. 8 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    MACL named aviation partner for World Travel Awards 2026

    Maldives Airports Company Limited has partnered with Visit Maldives Corporation as the official aviation partner for the World Travel Awards Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean 2026.

  2. 13 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Maldives tourism developments involve World Travel Awards and MTDC lease negotiations

    The Maldives is preparing to host the 2026 World Travel Awards with Maldivian airline, while MTDC explores share dilution as an alternative to a disputed lease sale in Maguhdhuvaa.

Sources

aspe.es · atolltimes.mv · hoteliermaldives.com · ttrweekly.com · visitmaldives.com