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Maldives tourism industry recognition and events

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2026-11-01 05:41 UTC → 2026-11-05 09:35 UTC · added ~~removed~~

The Maldives tourism sector has seen significant recognition and event preparation in late 2026. Royal Island, located in the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, was named ‘Best Dive Resort’ at the TTM Awards 2026, highlighting the region’s marine tourism capabilities. On September 27, 2026, the country hosted the World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony at CROSSROADS Maldives. The Maldives secured five major honours, including ‘Indian Ocean’s Leading Destination 2026’, ‘Leading Dive Destination’, ‘Leading Green Destination’, and ‘Leading Honeymoon Destination’. The Visit Maldives Corporation was recognized as the ‘Indian Ocean’s Leading Tourist Board 2026’, while Velana International Airport won ‘Indian Ocean’s Leading Airport’ for the 13th time and Maldivian was named ‘Indian Ocean’s Leading Airline Brand’. Additionally, the St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort was named both ‘Indian Ocean’s Leading Honeymoon Resort’ and ‘Indian Ocean’s Leading Luxury Island Resort’. On October 8, 2026, the Maldives secured 36 awards at the 10th annual South Asian Travel Awards (SATA), with Damas Solih receiving the ‘Face of South Asia’ title. Atmosphere Core also received honors as ‘Leading Resort/Hotel Brand’ and ‘Leading Hospitality Development Company’. Further accolades include Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives being named ‘Best Luxury Resort’ at The AHA Asia Hotel Awards 2026. Kandima Maldives won the Family Activities and Entertainment category at the 2026 Family Traveller ~~Awards, while~~ Awards. On November 4, 2026, Baa Atoll properties earned three titles at the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2026, including ‘World’s Best Luxury New Resort’, ‘Best Luxury Private Island Resort in the Indian Ocean’, and ‘Best Luxury Boutique Resort in the Maldives’. Sirru Fen Fushi ~~was named~~ remains a finalist for ‘Best Hotel for Families’ and ‘Best Hotel for Sustainability’ at the 2026 Luxury Lifestyle Magazine Readers’ Travel Awards. ~~Looking ahead, Hotelier Maldives has unveiled a refined brand identity and a new obelisk-shaped trophy design for the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2027.~~

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