57 awards handed-out in MATI's 50 Years of Tourism Awards
The event intended to honor organizations and individuals that have exceptionally contributed to the Tourism Industry of Maldives over these past 50 years
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih at the 50 Years of Tourism Awards ceremony by MATI
The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) has handed out 57 awards in the "50 Years of Tourism Awards" ceremony.
The awards ceremony was held at Kurumba Maldives on Sunday evening.
This event is a highlight of the celebrations to mark the Golden Jubilee of Tourism in Maldives planned by MATI.
The event was held to honor organizations and individuals who have exceptionally contributed to the Tourism Industry of Maldives over these past 50 years.
The chief guest for this event was President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.
Out of the 57 awards handed-out at the ceremony, four awards were given to the Pioneers of Maldives tourism and 2 awards were 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, Mohamed Umar Maniku initiated the awards ceremony by delivering the welcome address, followed by remarks by President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.
The closing remarks were given by the Vice Chairman of MATI, Hussain Afeef.
