The World Travel Awards (WTA) gala ceremony scheduled to be held in the Maldives this year will recognise and present awards for achievements in the tourism industry from countries across the Indian Ocean region, as well as Oceania and Asia
The flagship event will take place in Crossroads Maldives; a multi-resort island located just 15 minutes from Velana International Airport (VIA).
The WTA has announced that this year’s VIP Gala Ceremony will include dozens of markets from the Pacific and Australasia. Overall, the ceremony brings together government ministers, tourism boards, hospitality executives and international media as the travel industry’s most notable event of the year.
“By bringing together winners from the Indian Ocean, Asia and Oceania, we are creating a powerful platform that reflects the dynamism and global influence of the Maldives. CROSSROADS Maldives perfectly captures the innovation and ambition shaping the future of travel.” Graham Cooke, the founder of WTA stated.
Crossroads comprising of three resorts, namely, SAii Lagoon Maldives, Hard Rock Hotel Maldives and SO/ Maldives across four connected islands. The destination provides world-class dining, leisure and entertainment for a variety of experiences.
“It is a true privilege for CROSSROADS Maldives to host the World Travel Awards on World Tourism Day. This milestone reflects our vision of bringing diverse experiences together in one seamless destination, and we look forward to welcoming the industry’s finest.” The General Manager, SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton and CROSSROADS Marina, Alexandre Traeger stated.
The Maldives has previously hosted the WTA in 2017. The nation continues to achieve top honours for sustainability and hospitality excellence as part of this prestigious programme. Currently, the country holds the title of ‘World’s Leading Destination’.
The Maldives hosting the ceremony this year is a recognition of the achievements attained by the nation and provides an opportunity to further its position in the in the global tourism sphere, the World Travel Awards stated.
“We are tremendously proud to bring the World Travel Awards back to the Maldives. The Gala Ceremony will allow us to showcase not only the natural beauty and hospitality that define the Maldives experience, but also our enduring commitment to responsible and sustainable tourism.
We look forward to welcoming industry leaders to our shores and sharing with them the warmth, culture and wonder that make the Maldives truly one of a kind.” The Managing Director of Visit Maldives Corporation, Ibrahim Shiuree stated.