Unveiling the Magnificence: MATATO Launches the Glorious Maldives Travel Awards 2023

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PUBLISHED 25 June 2023

 


The Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) is proud to announce the highly anticipated opening of the Maldives Travel Awards 2023. The prestigious awards ceremony aims to recognize and celebrate excellence in the Maldivian travel and tourism industry. 


Nominations for the awards will officially open on June 25, with the closing date set for July 10.


The Maldives Travel Awards 2023 will showcase the best of the Maldives, honouring outstanding resorts, guesthouses, liveaboards, and various travel service providers. The awards will feature various categories spanning guesthouse and resort segments this year.


 


GUESTHOUSE CATEGORIES


Best Culinary Guesthouse Best local Island for Families


Leading Guesthouse (South)


Leading Guesthouse (North)


Leading Guesthouse (Central)


Leading Guesthouse (Male Area)


Leading Transport Service Provider


Most Popular Guesthouse Island


Most Innovative Guest House Concept


Most Popular Diving and Water Sports Centre


RESORTS, CRUISES & SERVICE CATEGORIES


Best Liveaboard


Best Dive Resort


Best Luxury Resort


Best Beach Resort


Leading Airport Hotel


Leading Low-Cost Carrier


Leading International Carrier


Leading Business Hotel


Leading Surf Resort


Leading MICE Resort


Leading Water Sports Resort


Leading CSR Programme


 


Leading Sustainability Resort


Leading All-Inclusive Resort


Leading Wellness and Spa Resort


Most Popular Domestic Airline


Most Romantic Resort


Most Impressive Restaurant


Most Fabulous Maldives Villa


Most Fabulous Great Workplace


Most Popular Family-Friendly Resort


Most Fabulous Culinary Resort


The nomination period will be followed by online voting, which will commence on July 10 and conclude on August 10. This gives travelers, industry professionals, and enthusiasts the opportunity to cast their votes for their favorite nominees.


 


The Maldives Travel Awards 2023 will culminate in a grand gala ceremony on August 24, where the winners will be revealed and honored for their exceptional contributions to the Maldives tourism industry.


Speaking about the upcoming awards, Abdulla Giyas, President of MATATO, expressed excitement and anticipation. "The Maldives Travel Awards 2023 is a platform that recognizes the hard work and dedication of those who have played a pivotal role in shaping our tourism landscape. We look forward to celebrating the achievements and innovation within our industry and showcasing the outstanding offerings of the Maldives.


 


For more information about the awards and the nomination process, please visit the official website of the Maldives Travel Awards at www.maldivestravelawards.com


About MATATO:


The Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) is a non-profit organization that aims to promote the Maldives as a high-quality tourist destination. MATATO strives to develop and sustain the Maldives' tourism industry through advocacy, networking, and training initiatives.


 


 


 


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