THE OZEN COLLECTION celebrates double win at World Travel Awards 2026
In a world where true luxury is measured by the moments that linger, THE OZEN COLLECTION has once again proven its mastery. The brand claimed top honours at the 33rd World Travel Awards, cementing its position as a global leader in luxury hospitality. From the turquoise waters of the Maldives to the world stage, its […]
Maldives takes Leading Destination, Dive, Green and Honeymoon titles at World Travel Awards
The Maldives has secured five major honours at the World Travel Awards Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2026, held at CROSSROADS Maldives on World Tourism Day, 27 September, as the prestigious regional ceremony returned to the destination for the first time in a decade. The Maldives was named Indian Ocean’s Leading Destination 2026, […]
Visit Maldives partners with ROGUE by Naju for World Travel Awards 2026
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has partnered with ROGUE by Naju as the official styling partner of the World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean 2026, as the preparations continue for the prestigious awards ceremony. As part of the partnership, ROGUE by Naju will provide wardrobe styling for the event’s MC and ushers, while […]
Visit Maldives welcomes Allied Insurance as World Travel Awards insurance partner
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has welcomed Allied Insurance Company of the Maldives Private Limited as the insurance partner of the World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean 2026, as preparations continue for the upcoming ceremony in the Maldives. The sponsorship agreement was signed by Abdulla Yasir, CEO and Managing Director of Visit Maldives […]
Visit Maldives appoints STO Energy as Energy Partner for World Travel Awards 2026
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has appointed STO Energy as the official energy partner for the World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean 2026, as part of the preparations for the prestigious global travel industry event. The partnership agreements were signed by Ahmed Riffath, Manager of Sales and Marketing from STO Energy with Manager […]
Visit Maldives appoints Jalboot as Transportation Partner for World Travel Awards 2026
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has appointed Jalboot as the official transportation partner for the World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean 2026, contributing to the planning and delivery of the prestigious global travel industry event. The partnership agreement was signed by Sharon Austin, Director of Corporate Services from Jalboot with Manager of business […]
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 […]
Visit Maldives partners with Ana Salon for World Travel Awards 2026
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has partnered with Ana Salon as the official make-up and beauty partner of the World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean 2026, ahead of the prestigious global travel industry event. The partnership agreements were signed by Fathimath Naf’ath Ahmed, Marketing Manager of Ana Salon, with Managing Director and CEO […]
Maldives to host expanded World Travel Awards Gala Ceremony 2026 on World Tourism Day
The Maldives is set to become the centre of global travel recognition on World Tourism Day, 27 September 2026, following the announcement that World Travel Awards (WTA) will expand its Gala Ceremony to include winners from across Asia and Oceania. The blockbuster event will take place at CROSSROADS Maldives, the first and only multi-island integrated […]
Maldives secures 6 nominations at World Travel Awards 2026
The Maldives has been nominated for six distinguished accolades in the Indian Ocean category of the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2026. These nominations further solidify the nation’s standing as a premier global tourism destination and underscore its unwavering commitment to excellence in hospitality and sustainability. As the industry enters the voting phase, the Maldives invites […]
Maldives to host World Travel Awards Indian Ocean Gala 2026
Visit Maldives has announced that the prestigious World Travel Awards (WTA) Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2026 will be hosted in the Maldives on 27 September 2026, marking the return of the event to the country after a decade. The gala will take place on World Tourism Day, adding even greater significance to what will be […]
















