Maldives { Maldive Islands }

Maldives Hotel and Trade Exhibition 2008, Travel News »

Maldives Hotel and Trade Exhibition 2008 (MHTE) was initiated by the Maldives National Chamber of Commerce to bring Organizations in the tourism and hospitality together with international companies that cater for the hospitality industry. From its humble beginning, five years ago, it has now expanded into one of the biggest hospitality exhibitions in Asia with thousands of trade professionals drawn together from all sectors of the trade industry.

This year’s exhibition includes representations from over fifty companies from countries that are as far as Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore as well as many companies from neighbouring countries (SAARC Countries), India, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan.

Maldives Holiday Reviews »

Maldives is a chain of 20 atolls consisting 1190 islands, each surrounded by a unique coral reef and lagoons with different shades of blue. These coral reefs are enriched with brightly colored fishes and other marine life that is sure to leave you speechless. Apart from the wonderful undisturbed marine life, tourists chose Maldives as their dream holiday destination because of its magnificent white sandy beaches and the tropical environment.

One can have full certainty that he will not run out of activities to do, during his stay in Maldives. Cruising, diving and snorkeling, surfing, variety of water sports and enjoying the world-class spas are among the many other that will make your stay here unforgettable.

If you are in search for something truly different to do during your holiday then, Maldives provide that as well. If you want to spend the whole of your vacation in the sea, surrounded by nothing but clear blue water filled with never before seen under water life then you should try cruising. A holiday on a cruise boat in the Maldives is often said to be the best way to truly experience the unique magnificence and harmony of this tropical paradise. Holidaying on a cruise boat gives you the opportunity to sample various dive sites and see different island and it also allows you to appreciate the unique beauty of different resorts. These vessels are fully equipped with diving equipment with standard accommodation and facilities, but some offers deluxe accommodation with modern conveniences.

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Maldives was crowned the Indian Oceans leading destination at the awards.

Several resorts in Maldives won the prestigious world travel awards held at Shanghai, China on 19th June 2008. Maldives was crowned the “Indian Oceans leading destination” at the awards.

In the regional categories Kurumba Island resort won the Indian oceans leading resort, Rangali Island won the Indian oceans leading hotel. Baros Island won the Indian oceans leading villas category.

In the national category Kurumba Island won the double categories of Maldives Leading Resort and Maldives Leading Resort and Spa while Adaaran Prestige Water Villas won in the Maldives Leading Water Villas category.

Maldives also won in the Leading Indian Ocean’s Leading Airport (Male International Airport) Category. Maldives Tourism Board accepted the award on behalf the Maldives tourism industry.

World Travel Awards is the most significant award in recognising the excellence in service and standards within the Travel and Hospitality Industry world wide.