Indian Ocean paradise destination the Maldives is preparing to hose the sector Travel Awards Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony on May 12th.
It would be the first time the awards ceremony has visited the destination, with the distinguished event acclaimed globally as a premier networking platform within the travel industry.
The Gala Ceremony would be a classy and glamorous five-star island-style event, synonymous with the idyllic Maldives.
The event also marks a double celebratory year, with the Maldives celebrating 40 years of tourism, while the realm Travel Awards is celebrating its 20th Anniversary.
Paradise Island Resort & Spa, section of the Villa Group, will host the development, welcoming an array of personalities and leaders from the region.
Hosting the ceremony can be internationally acclaimed television and movie personality Shereen Mitwalli, who has hosted events world wide and should bring her experience, warmth and glamour to the evening.
Lets go Maldives – a number one consortium of experienced travel professionals who passionately promote the selling of this exquisite region – may also offer its support the worldwide event.
Mohamed Riyaz, managing director, Lets go Maldives, said: “We are honoured to join World Travel Awards; an event that actually celebrates the spirit of travel and tourism worldwide.”
Over 58 awards shall be presented and categories including Indian Ocean’s Leading Beach Destination, Indian Ocean’s Leading Airline, Indian Ocean’s Leading Family Resort, Indian Ocean’s Leading Cruise Line, and Indian Ocean’s Leading Hotel Brand.
Mohamed Adam, acting managing director, Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation said: “We are extremely privileged and proud to be hosting essentially the most prestigious event of the travel industry, the area Travel Awards Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony inside the Maldives this year.
“Being the celebratory year of the 40th year of tourism within the Maldives, it brings us extra pleasure in extending a warm welcome to the delegates of worldwide Travel Awards to the… sunny side of life.”