The regional World Travel Awards ceremony will be held at CROSSROADS Maldives on World Tourism Day, bringing travel and tourism leaders together and forming part of the World Travel Awards Grand Tour 2026.
Event date and venue: World Travel Awards Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony will be at CROSSROADS Maldives on Sunday, 27 September 2026, coinciding with World Tourism Day.
Scope: The ceremony will recognise hotels, resorts, airlines, tour operators, destinations and tourism attractions across Asia, Oceania and the Indian Ocean.
Context in World Travel Awards Grand Tour 2026: This regional gala follows ceremonies in Africa (Zanzibar) and the Middle East (Dubai) and precedes regional events in Jamaica and Montenegro before the Grand Final in Tanzania.
The ceremony will take place at CROSSROADS Maldives on Sunday, 27 September 2026, coinciding with World Tourism Day. The Maldives is one of the world's most aspirational destinations, combining remarkable natural beauty with exceptional hospitality and a commitment to sustainable tourism. Staging the ceremony on World Tourism Day makes this an especially meaningful occasion in which to celebrate the organisations and destinations raising the benchmark for excellence.
I look forward to welcoming our guests for what promises to be a memorable evening." Abdulla Yasir, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Visit Maldives Corporation, said: "We are tremendously proud to bring the World Travel Awards back to the Maldives. Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2026 is hosted by the Maldives as Official Host Destination and Visit Maldives Corporation as Official Host, with Bank of Maldives as Platinum Sponsor and CROSSROADS Maldives as Host Partner. Register and enjoy free, unlimited access to Hotelier Maldives website.
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