Maldives nominated for World’s Leading Sustainable Destination 2026

The Maldives has been nominated for World’s Leading Sustainable Destination 2026 at the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards, with voting open until 21 October.

The nomination recognises the Maldives’ efforts to develop sustainable tourism while protecting the natural environment and supporting communities and businesses connected to the tourism sector.

The Maldives is competing against City of Dubrovnik, Diriyah: The City of Earth, Dubai and Serengeti National Park in the category.

Visit Maldives Corporation is encouraging tourism stakeholders, travellers and supporters of the destination to take part in the public vote.

To vote, users must create a free account or sign in on the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards website, verify their email address if registering for the first time, select World’s Leading Sustainable Destination 2026, choose Maldives and submit their vote. Voting closes on 21 October 2026.

Travel and hospitality professionals can also register as industry voters, with verified industry votes carrying twice the weighting of public votes.

The Maldives has also been named Indian Ocean’s Leading Green Destination for three consecutive years from 2024 to 2026.

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