Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has opened voting for the Maldives Travel Awards Gala Edition. 230 nominations were received before the deadline of October 15, according to MATATO. Voting for the properties nominated for the awards would be conducted via an online portal until November 21.
In addition to the main categories, MATATO will present five awards to recognise special areas of tourism development and sustainability. MATATO said winners for the Maldives Travel Awards Gala Edition would be decided by a collective score based on traveller reviews and popular vote.
The winners would be announced at the annual gala to be held at Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi resort in November. Initiated in 2012 by MATATO, Maldives Travel Awards celebrate and honour the best tourism and hospitality products in the Maldives, while fostering relationships with suppliers and local travel agents. The awards have now expanded into three editions totalling 55 categories.
MATATO is now gearing up for the Guesthouse Edition, which will be hosted in Maafushi Island on October 30.