The World Travel AwardsTM have nominated Maldives in 10 exciting ‘Indian Ocean’ categories at the 28th annual World Travel AwardsTM - the most prestigious honors programme in the global travel trade and tourism industry.

The World Travel AwardsTM was established in 1993 to recognize, reward and celebrate distinguished destinations across all key sectors and segments of the travel trade, tourism, and hospitality industries. The World Travel AwardsTM brand is recognized globally as the benchmark of industry excellence.

Maldives is nominated for the following Indian ocean categories this year.

In addition, Maldives is also nominated at the World Cruise Awards, the sister event of World Travel Awards that serves to recognise, reward and celebrate excellence in the global cruise sector through our annual awards programme.

● Indian Ocean's Best Cruise Destination 2021

Voting for the Indian Ocean categories is now open and runs until midnight on 01st September 2021 and the voting for World Cruise Awards ends midnight on 31st August 2021. This is a fantastic opportunity for fans to give us the reassurance that Maldives is indeed, one of the most loved and preferred destinations in the world. The nominee gaining the most votes in a category will be the winner.

Voting link for Indian ocean categories at: https://www.worldtravelawards.com/vote

Voting link for Best Cruise Destination at: https://worldcruiseawards.com/award/indian-ocean-best-cruise-destination/2021

As Maldives have welcomed over half a million travelers and is on its way to achieve pre-pandemic arrival figures and revive the Maldivian tourism industry, the nominations at the 28th World Travel Awards will aid in strengthening the image and increase the brand presence globally.