Maldives is the recipient of the Signum Virtutis, the Seal of Excellence, from the 2018 Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards, for the special award of Seven Stars Destination. The ceremony took place on October 6 at the Capsis Out of the Blue Elite Resort in Crete, Greece.
Maldives won the award for Seven Star Destination Winner for being the best destination. Maldives competed with other world class destinations such as Dubai, Seychelles, Mauritius and Singapore in this category. This is the 3rd time that Maldives secured the award after having won the same category at the Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards in 2013 and 2014. Ambassador of Maldives to the Swiss Confederation Dr. Hala Hameed received the award on behalf of Maldives.
The Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards, known as the highest and most exclusive international luxury award for the pinnacle in hospitality and lifestyle, recognises and sets apart the extraordinary achievements in the hospitality and lifestyle sectors by bestowing upon winners the Signum Virtutis, the seal of excellence. For a world class destination, winning at the Seven Star Luxury Awards will enhance the image of the destination as a high profile luxury destination.
The awards winners were voted by travel agents, tour operators, and industry professionals as well as the public via the Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards website.