The Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has recently unveiled the exciting launch of the esteemed Maldives Travel Awards 2023. This prestigious event aims to acknowledge and celebrate excellence within the travel and tourism industry of the Maldives.

Starting from June 25, nominations for the awards will officially open, giving industry professionals and enthusiasts the chance to recognize outstanding resorts, guesthouses, liveaboards, and various travel service providers. The nomination period will conclude on July 10, providing ample time for participants to put forward their preferred candidates.

The Maldives Travel Awards 2023 will showcase the finest aspects of the Maldives, highlighting exceptional guesthouses, resorts, and various service providers. This year, the awards will encompass a wide range of categories, catering to both the guesthouse and resort segments.

The guesthouse categories include distinctions such as Best Culinary Guesthouse, Best Local Island for Families, Leading Guesthouse (South, North, Central, and Male Area), Leading Transport Service Provider, Most Popular Guesthouse Island, Most Innovative Guest House Concept, and Most Popular Diving and Water Sports Centre.

Resorts, cruises, and service categories feature accolades like Best Liveaboard, Best Dive Resort, Best Luxury Resort, Best Beach Resort, Leading Airport Hotel, Leading Low-Cost Carrier, Leading International Carrier, Leading Business Hotel, Leading Surf Resort, Leading MICE Resort, Leading Water Sports Resort, Leading CSR Programme, Leading Sustainability Resort, Leading All-Inclusive Resort, Leading Wellness and Spa Resort, Most Popular Domestic Airline, Most Romantic Resort, Most Impressive Restaurant, Most Fabulous Maldives Villa, Most Fabulous Great Workplace, Most Popular Family-Friendly Resort, and Most Fabulous Culinary Resort.

After the nomination phase, online voting will commence on July 10 and continue until August 10. This voting period offers travelers, industry professionals, and enthusiasts the opportunity to cast their votes for their favorite nominees, contributing to the final decision-making process.

The Maldives Travel Awards 2023 will reach its pinnacle with a splendid gala ceremony on August 24. During this grand event, the winners will be unveiled and honored for their exceptional contributions to the Maldives tourism industry.

Abdulla Giyas, the President of MATATO, expressed his excitement and anticipation for the upcoming awards. He emphasized that the Maldives Travel Awards 2023 serves as a platform to recognize the diligent efforts and dedication of those who have played a significant role in shaping the country’s tourism landscape. Giyas eagerly looks forward to celebrating the achievements and innovation within the industry while showcasing the remarkable offerings of the Maldives.

For more detailed information regarding the awards and the nomination process, interested individuals can visit the official website of the Maldives Travel Awards at www.maldivestravelawards.com.