Visit Maldives partners with Maldivian for World Travel Awards 2026
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has partnered with Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, as the official local airline partner of the World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean 2026 supporting the ongoing preparations for the prestigious global travel industry event.
The partnership agreements were signed by Ali Saleem, Deputy Managing Director of Maldivian with Managing Director and CEO of Visit Maldives Corporation, Ibrahim Shiuree, supporting the ongoing preparations for the global travel industry awards ceremony.
Through this partnership, as the official local airline partner, Maldivian Airline will support the event with airline services, staff participation and operational collaboration, contributing to its successful delivery.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Ibrahim Shiuree, Managing Director and CEO of Visit Maldives Corporation, stated: “Hosting the World Travel Awards Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean 2026 ceremony in the Maldives provides an opportunity to showcase our destination, tourism offerings, and the strength of our industry to leading global travel and tourism stakeholders. We are delighted to welcome Maldivian as the official airline partner for this prestigious event. As the national airline of the Maldives, Maldivian plays a vital role in connecting our islands and facilitating travel across the country. Their partnership highlights the importance of collaboration among local stakeholders in delivering a successful event and further promoting the Maldives on the global tourism stage.”
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.
