Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/ Visit Maldives) has announced that the Maldives has achieved remarkable success at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Indian Ocean Category with two prestigious awards secured. The accolades were presented at the World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony, held at the Johari Rotana Dar es Salaam, Tanzania on 28th June 2025. MMPRC’s CEO & MD Mr Ibrahim Shiuree joined the awarding ceremony to receive the awards.

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Established in 1993, the World Travel Awards are globally recognized as the most esteemed honours program in the travel and tourism industry. These awards signify the ultimate mark of excellence, designed to acknowledge, reward, and celebrate outstanding achievements across all sectors worldwide.

The prestigious titles that the Maldives secured are:

• Indian Ocean's Leading Destination 2025 (also won in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, & 2024)
• Indian Ocean's Leading Green Destination 2025 (also won in 2024)

Speaking on receiving these prestigious awards again this year, MMPRC’s CEO & MD Mr Ibrahim Shiuree stated “These accolades from the Maldives tourism industry are incredibly significant. They highlight the Maldives' position as an unmatched tourist destination, underscore our nation's dedication to providing unforgettable experiences for visitors globally, and affirm MMPRC's ongoing efforts to promote and develop our tourism sector.”

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