The Maldives is nominated as an Indian Ocean’s Leading Destination in the Word Travel Awards 2009 announced on Friday, July 31, 2009. Maldives is also a favorite nominee form a number of other categories. 16 Maldivian Resorts/Hotels are nominated from 9 different Indian Ocean Categories, including 7 in the Indian Ocean’s Leading Resort category. In total, The Maldives has 35 nominations in Indian Ocean’s category.
Categories in which Maldives is nominated are:
| Indian Ocean’s Leading Airport | Malé International Airport |
| Indian Ocean’s Leading Boutique Hotel | Cocoa IslandDhoni Mighili, Maldives The Rania Experience, Maldives |
| Indian Ocean’s Leading Destination | Maldives – visitmaldives.com |
| Indian Ocean’s Leading Family Resort | Soneva Fushi Resort & Spa, Maldives |
| Indian Ocean’s Leading Green Resort | Angsana Resort & Spa Maldives Banyan Tree Maldives Vibbinfaru |
| Indian Ocean’s Leading Hotel | Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Soneva Gili, Maldives Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Maldives |
| Indian Ocean’s Leading Luxury Resort | Baros MaldivesHuvafen Fushi Maldives |
| Indian Ocean’s Leading Resort | Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa Huvafen Fushi Maldives Kurumba Maldives Soneva Gili Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Maldives |
| Indian Ocean’s Leading Spa Resort | Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru Huvafen Fushi Maldives Island Hideaway at Dhonakulhi Spa Resort & Marina, Maldives Soneva Fushi Resort & Spa, Maldives |
| Indian Ocean’s Leading Travel Agency | Inner Maldives Holidays |
| Indian Ocean’s Leading Villa | Adaaran Prestige Water Villas Baros Residence, Baros Maldives Delux Soneva Fushi Villa, Soneva Fushi Resort & Spa Hideaway Palace, Island Hideaway at Dhonakulhi Spa Resort & Marina Koimala Land and Ocean Villa, Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru Royal Kurumba Residence, Kurumba Maldives |
| Indian Ocean’s Leading Water Villa Group | Adaaran Prestige ResortsUniversal Resorts Coco Collection |
Only a few weeks remain before voting for these categories close on August 14, 2009. The whole tourism industry awaits the 16th Annual World Gala Ceremony, scheduled to be held at the Grosvenor House, London on November 08, 2009. Voting for this monumental event will commence on August 17, 2009.
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Maldives is one of the most amazing places to spend your next holiday! The clear blue waters and pleasant breezes from the Indian Ocean make it an absolute treat.