Visit Maldives partners with Ooredoo Maldives for World Travel Awards 2026
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has partnered with Ooredoo Maldives as the official Digital Partner for the World Travel Awards Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean 2026, supporting the preparations for the flagship event in the global travel industry.
The Partnership agreement was signed between Visit Maldives Corporation’s CEO and Managing Director Ibrahim Shiuree, with Rajesh Mehta, Chief Business Officer from Ooredoo Maldives.
As the official Digital Partner, Ooredoo Maldives, one of the country’s leading telecommunications companies will leverage its digital infrastructure and connectivity to ensure the successful execution of this event. Ooredoo Business is a trusted technology partner for businesses across the Maldives, bringing extensive expertise in delivering ICT solutions tailored for the tourism industry, managed services, hosted solutions, and state-of-the-art data center services.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, CEO and Managing Director of VMC Ibrahim Shiuree emphasised the importance of the partnership, stating, “Hosting an international event of this scale requires strong collaboration and reliable support from our partners. We are pleased to partner with Ooredoo Maldives and look forward to working together to ensure a memorable experience for delegates, industry partners and media attending the World Travel Awards Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean 2026.”
Reiterating this commitment, Chief Business Officer of Ooredoo Maldives, Rajesh Mehta stated, “We are proud to partner with Visit Maldives as the Digital Partner for the World Travel Awards Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean 2026. As the Maldives continues to set the benchmark for global tourism, Ooredoo Maldives remains committed to empowering the industry through world-class connectivity and innovative technology solutions. We are privileged to support hospitality brands and enterprises in delivering exceptional guest experiences and creating new opportunities for growth. We celebrate this remarkable achievement in tourism excellence and wish this prestigious occasion every success.”
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.
