Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has announced that Maldives is the proud recipient of the ‘Best Romantic Destination’ accolade at the Travel + Leisure India’s Best Awards 2022 International Category. Maldives won the title at the 11tht edition of the Reader’s Choice Travel + Leisure India’s Best Awards 2022 which took place at ITC Mayra, New Delhi last Wednesday.
The award was received on behalf of the idyllic destination by the High Commissioner-Designate of the Republic of Maldives to the Republic of India, His Excellency Ibrahim Shaheeb. T+L India’s Best Awards 2022 recognizes the excellence in travel, hospitality and lifestyle in the region. The awards are decided through an online voting platform where voting was held for a duration of 60 days. Hence, the gala ceremony brought together the leading travel, hospitality and lifestyle communities all under one roof.
India is currently the top source market for the Maldives, dominating strongly with a market share of 14%. As of November 9th 2022, an astonishing figure of 195,015 visitors from India graced the Maldivian shores. The winning of the award further reflects MMPRC’s efforts to promote the destination in the Indian market with many previous marketing activities and efforts focused on the region.