The breath-taking Indian Ocean yacht charter destination – Maldives has received two prizes at this year’s Seven Star Global Luxury Awards, winning ‘Best Destination’ as well as a ‘Special Achievement’ honour for Tourism Minister Ahmed Adeeb.
Nominated alongside destinations including the Bahamas, Fiji, the Seychelles, Italy, and Mexico, the Maldives was named ‘Best destination’ for the second year running.
Meanwhile, the ‘Outstanding Achievement in Tourism Award’ again went to the Maldives’ tourism minister for having overseen the arrival of one million tourists last year for the first time in the country’s history. The seven star awards are regarded as the most exclusive international luxury award for the hospitality industry, recognising extraordinary achievements by bestowing upon winners the Signum Virtutis – a seal of excellence for all prospective guests.