(TAN): Maldives has secured the World’s Leading Destination title, apart from other accolades at World Travel Awards 2021. The announcement was made at the WTA 2021 ceremony held virtually on December 16, Visit Maldives said in a news release.
Established in 1993, World Travel Awards is a prestigious honors program in global travel. Maldives won the title by competing against 18 destinations including Dubai, Indonesia, Spain, Vietnam, USA and Greece.
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Speaking about the achievement, CEO and MD of Maldives marketing and public relations Thoyyib Mohamed expressed his gratitude to everyone who voted for Maldives. MD Thoyyib noted that the achievement is possible due to the concerted efforts of the country’s government and all tourism sector stakeholders.
This is the second time the Maldives won the World’s Leading Destination in a row. The Maldives won the prestigious award last year during one of the most challenging periods for the tourism industry.
