Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has partnered with MACL (Maldives Airports Company Limited), as the aviation partner of the World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean 2026 contributing to the prestigious event and its ongoing preparations. 

The partnership agreement was signed by Aishath Shirany Nasir, Manager of Business Development at Visit Maldives Corporation, and Nashaya Abdul Wahid, General Manager of Air Service Development at MACL. 

The partnership will provide branding and promotional visibility at Velana International Airport in support of the World Travel Awards. 

Such partnerships bring together organisations across the tourism and aviation sectors, strengthening coordination around the World Travel Awards Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean 2026 and supporting the effective planning and delivery of the ceremony. The collaboration will help strengthen coordination between the tourism and aviation sectors, including the provision of branding and promotional exposure at Velana International Airport in support of the World Travel Awards. 

Speaking at the ceremony,  Nashaya Abdul Wahid, General Manager of Air Service Development at MACL, stated, “ We are delighted to formalise this partnership with Visit Maldives Corporation in support of the World Travel Awards. As the Official Aviation Partner, MACL is proud to contribute to showcasing the Maldives to a global audience while creating a welcoming and memorable experience for visitors arriving through Velana International Airport. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to strengthening the destination’s international presence and supporting the continued growth of the Maldives’ tourism industry.”

The World Travel Awards is widely recognised for celebrating excellence across the global travel and tourism industry, bringing together leading destinations, tourism organisations and hospitality brands. Hosting the Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean 2026 ceremony in the Maldives provides an opportunity to showcase the destination to key international industry stakeholders, strengthen professional networks, and reinforce the Maldives' position as a leading global tourism destination. 

The partnership reinforces Visit Maldives' ongoing efforts to host world-class tourism events that showcase the destination to international audiences, foster stronger industry connections and further strengthen the Maldives' position as a leading global tourism destination.