MATATO holds 5TH Maldives Travel Awards
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators, MATATO, has on Sunday night honoured Maldivian tourism and hospitality with establishments with the 5th edition of the MATATO Maldives Travel Awards.
Held at Olhuveli Beach as Spa, Bandos Maldives came out as the night’s biggest winner, taking home the most awards, including the Leading Family Resort, Leading Dive Resorts, Leading Meeting and Conference Resort as well as Leading Local Hotel/Resort Brand.
Conrad Maldives Rangali shined bright at last night’s ceremony as well with three awards under its banner, including the Leading International Hotel and Resort Brand, Leading Luxury Resort as well as Leading F&B Resort.
Sunday night’s ceremony also saw the travel industry’s Lifetime Achievement Award honoured to the Chairman of Sun Siyam Resorts, MP Ahmed Siyam Mohamed, for his decades of valuable services to the industry.
This year’s event saw 246 properties compete for 35 awards including 5 new awards introduced this year. Among the winners were:
| Leading Private Island: Velaa Private Island |
| Leading Luxury Resort: Conrad Maldives Rangali |
| Most Romantic Resort: Adhaaran Prestige Vaadhoo |
| Leading Beach Resort: Anantara Kihaavah Villas |
| Leading Designer Resort : Velaa Private Island |
| Leading All Inclusive Resort: Centara Grand |
| Leading Family Resort : Bandos Maldives |
| Leading F&B Resort: Conrad Maldives Rangali |
| Leading Eco Resort: Sun Island Resort |
| Leading Dive Resort: Bandos Maldives |
| Leading Surf Resort: Anantara Dhigu |
| Leading Wellness & Spa Resort: The Sun Siyam Irufushi |
| Leading Meeting & Conference Resort: Bandos Maldives |
| Leading Local Hotel/ Resort Brand: Bandos Maldives |
| Leading International Hotel/Resort Brand : Conrad Maldives Rangali |
| Leading Wellness & Spa Brand/ Chain: Araamu Spa |
| Leading Human Resource Management: Adhaaran Prestige Vaadhoo |
| Leading CSR Programme: Soneva Fushi |
| Leading Airport/City Hotel: Hulhule’ Island Hotel |
| Leading Guest House: Riveries Diving Village |
| Leading Business Hotel: Hotel Jen |
| Leading Liveaboard : Voyages Gurahali |
| Leading Liveaboard Brand : Carpe Diem Maldives |
| Leading Dive School/Centre: Dive Oceanus |
| Leading Activity/ Water Sports Centre: Active Water Sports |
| Leading International Airline: Srilankan Airlines |
| Leading Low Cost Carrier: Fly Dubai |
| Leading Domestic Airline: Villa Air Flyme |
| Leading Domestic Transport Provider: Icom Maldives |
| Leading Travel & Technology Provider: iCom Tours |
| Leading Travel Website: iCom Tours |
| Leading Guest House Island: Maafushi Island |
| Leading Innovation in Guesthouse Design: Riveries Diving Village |
| Leading F&B Outlet ( Bar/Restaurant): Hulhule’ Island Hotel |
| Leading Airport Lounge: Lily Lounge |
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