50 YEARS OF TOURISM AWARDS BY MATI


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PUBLISHED July 17, 2022 | updated July 18, 2022 23:45

The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) held the "50 Years of Tourism Awards by MATI"

ceremony this evening at Kurumba Maldives. This event is a highlight of the celebrations of the Golden

Jubilee of Tourism in Maldives planned by MATI. The event intended to honour organisations and individuals that have exceptionally contributed to the Tourism Industry of Maldives over these past 50 years. The chief guest for this event was His Excellency President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.

A total of 57 awards were given which included 4 awards given to the Pioneers of Maldives tourism and 2 awards given to previous presidents in recognition of their contribution to the tourism industry of Maldives. The winners were selected by a committee of industry experts and veterans that comprehensively vetted and evaluated all nominations received.

The Chairman of MATI, Mr. Mohamed Umar Maniku initiated the awards ceremony by delivering the welcome address, followed by remarks by His Excellency President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih. The closing remarks were given by the Vice Chairman of MATI, Mr. Hussain Afeef. The event concluded with a networking event and dinner.

In light of this year being the Golden Jubilee of Tourism, MATI has organised different activities which includes The Chevening / Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) Scholarships partnership, release of 2 coffee table books titled - “Maldivian Resort Architecture - 50 years of island resorts” authored by Mr. Mauroof Jameel and “50 years of Tourism in Maldives - the Pioneers, People and Policies that shaped the Industry” authored by Dr. Simad Saeed and a partnership with Parley Maldives tackling plastic pollution and promoting environmental conservation.

LIST OF AWARD WINNERS

PIONEERS WARD:

 Mr. Mohamed Umar Maniku

Mr. Hussain Afeef

Hon. Ahmed Naseem

Mr. George Corbin

IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO THE TOURISM INDUSTRY OF MALDIVES:

Former President of the Maldives H.E. Maumoon Abdul Gayyoom

The Late Former President of the Maldives H.E. Ibrahim Nasir

50 YEARS OF TOURISM AWARD BY MATI – WINNERS:

Mr. Ahmed Adam

Air India

Alpitour S.p.A.

Bank of Maldives (BML) plc

Club Vacanze

Condor Airline

Crown Company Pvt Ltd

Mr. Mohamed Waheed Deen

Der Touristik

Dhiraagu plc

Mr. Ahmed Mahir Didi

Emirates

Mr. Ahmed Hafeez

Mr. Ismail Hilmy

Hilton International Asia Pacific

Hotelplan

Mr. Qasim Ibrahim

Inpac Japan

Intour Maldives Pvt Ltd

The Late Mr. Sol Kerzner

Kurumba Maldives

Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL)

Maldiviana

The Late Dr. Ibrahim Maniku

The Late Mr. Ali Umar Maniku

The Late Mr. Ahmed Ismail Maniku

Mr. Ahmed Umar Maniku

Mr. Ahmed Siyam Mohamed

Ms. Saleema Mohamed

Mr. Mohamed Moosa

Mr. Ahmed Nazeer

Mr. Lars Erik Nielsen

Mr. Ibrahim Noordeen

The Late Ms. Linda Pedler

Mr. Lars Petre

Qatar Airways

Mr. Ahmed Saleem

Ms. Anna Schuepbach

Mr. Ong Beng Seng

Mr. Mohamed Shafeeq

Mr. Salah Shihab

Mr. Sonu Shivdasani

Singapore Airlines

Sri Lankan Airlines

State Bank of India (SBI)

Ms. Amy Stierli

Sun Siyam Group

Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA)

TUI Group

Universal Enterprises Pvt Ltd

Voyages Maldives Pvt Ltd

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