Welcome to the live coverage of the special edition of MATATO Maldives Travel Awards from Dubai by the official Online Partner, Sun Online.
00:30
The MATATO Maldives Travel Awards in Dubai comes to a close. A second event would be held in September.
00:19
Sounds of Music performance has begun. This is the final event in the ceremony.
00:15
A special recognition award was presented to the MP for Kaashidhoo constituency, Fisal Naseem for his numerous contributions to tourism in the field of architecture and design.
Gasfinolhu Island Resort also won a special recognition award for using full solar power.
MP for the Kaashidhoo constituency receiving the special recognition award - Sun Photo: Ahmed Sharuwan
00:04
Award for the Leading International Hotel/Resort Brand was won by Ananthara Hotels and Resorts.
00:03
Leading Private Island award Coco Private Kudahithi.
Award for the Leading Private Island being presented to Coco Private Kudahithi - Sun Photo: Ahmed Sharuwan
23:57
Leading Meeting and Conference Resort was won by Bandos Maldives.
Bandos Maldives accepting the award for Leading Meeting and Conference Resort - Sun Photo: Ahmed Shiruwan
23:56
The award for Leading Eco Resort was won by Soneva Fushi Resort. A total six resorts were nominated for the award. Soneva won the award in 2013 as well.
Soneva Fushi Resort receiving the award for Leading Eco Resort - Sun Photo: Ahmed Shiruwan
23:33
Arena Beach Maldives won the Leading Guesthouse award.
23:32
Sri Lankan Airlines won the award for the Leading International Airline after beating three other nominations. This is the fourth time the Airline has won this award.
Sri Lankan Airlines receiving the award for the Leading International Airline - Sun Photo: Ahmed Sharuwan
23:30
Fly Dubai wins Leading Low Cost Care Award. Vice President of the Parliament Moosa Manik presented the award to Fly Dubai.
Vice President of the Parliament Moosa Manik presenting the award to Fly Dubai - Sun Photo: Ahmed Sharuwan
23:29
Sun Island Resort and Spa won the Leading Human Resources Management Award. This is a new category in the MATATO Travel Awards.
23:27
Viewtual wins Leading Technology award. Viewtual beat two nominations to win the award for a third consecutive time.
22:56
Certificate of appreciation are being awarded to the sponsors.
- Main Sponsor: Ibrahim Nasir International Airport
- Co-sponsor: Allied Insurance
- Co-sponsor: Flyme
- Associate Sponsor: STO
- Co-Sponsor: The Hawks
The Hawks receiving their certificate of appreciation - Sun Photo: Ahmed Sharuwan
22:39
The award ceremony would begin with a special performance by Sounds of Maldives (SOM) which includes Fasy, Unoosha, Nothnegal and Furadhaana Boduberu.
21:38
Speech by the President of MATATO, Abdulla Ghiyas with a presentation of MATATO.
President of MATATO, Abdulla Ghiyas during his speech.
21:18
Dinner of the guests is currently being served. The awards ceremony would follow the dinner. The ceremony would be hosted by the famous Maldivian presenter, Mariyam Waheeda.
21:10
The chief guest of the 4thr edition of the MATATO Maldives Travel Awards in Dusit Thani Hotel in Dubai is the Maldivian Minister of Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr. Mohamed Shainee. Investors of Dubai are taking part in the ceremony tonight.
Inside the MATATO Maldives Travel Awards in Dubai – Sun Photo: Ahmed Sharuwan
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