MATATO Maldives Travel Award has signed sponsorship and partnership agreements following the inauguration.
Public Service Media (PSM) signed as a Gold Sponsor for the event. The official broadcasting partners for the event is Maldives TV of PSM. At the function held at Hulhule' Island Hotel, 17 parties signed as partners. Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) retained the Platinum Partner title for the seventh year in a row. Alia Investment Private Limited and Dhiraagu signed as gold partners along with PSM.
In 2012, MATATO kicked off Maldives Travel Awards to celebrate and honour the best tourism and hospitality products in the Maldives, while fostering relationships with suppliers and local travel agents. From 20 categories in 2012, the awards have now expanded into three editions totaling 55 categories.