Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/ Visit Maldives) hosted a special event to celebrate the achievements of Maldives at the World Travel Awards 2024. Maldives secured the World’s Leading Destination for the fifth consecutive year, the World’s Leading Green Destination for the first time and other notable achievements.
The event was held on 27th November 2024 at Waterfront, Velana International Airport. The event was joined by Ibrahim Faisal, the Minister of Tourism; Ibrahim Shiuree, the CEO and Managing Director of MMPRC and Ibrahim Shareef Mohamed, the CEO and Managing Director of Maldives Airports Company.
Speaking at the event, Shiuree expressed his delight at receiving the awards, “We were honoured to receive these prestigious awards, which reflected our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional travel experiences and sustainable tourism practices. These accolades were a testament to the hard work and dedication of our tourism industry stakeholders, who had consistently strived to elevate the Maldives as a world-class destination.”
The event also marked the unveiling of the new ‘Maldives signage’ at the airport in recognition of the destination’s achievements, further enhancing the country’s global brand visibility. By leveraging these prestigious awards and continued commitment to sustainability, the Maldives aims to solidify its position as a premier global destination.