The TTM Awards & Gala 2026 brought the 10th edition of TTM Maldives to a memorable close on 27 August 2026, celebrating the achievements and contributions of the Maldivian tourism industry.

This year’s awards recognised excellence across 32 categories, including new categories introduced for the 2026 edition. The expanded programme reflected the continued growth and diversity of the Maldives’ tourism and hospitality sector, recognising the businesses and individuals contributing to its success.

This year’s award winners are as follows:

Most Innovative Resort

  • Siyam World Maldives

Best Wellness Resort

  • COMO Maalifushi

Best Beach Resorts

  • Meeru Maldives Resort Island
  • The Standard, Maldives

Best Emerging Resort

  • Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives

Most Sustainable Resort

  • Gili Lankanfushi, Maldives

Best Honeymoon Destinations

  • Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa Maldives
  • Adaaran Prestige Vadoo

Best Boutique Resort

  • SO/ Maldives

Best Nature Resort

  • Amilla Maldives

Best City Hotel

  • Barceló Nasandhura Malé

Best Fun & Friendly Resort

  • ROBINSON NOONU

Best Surf Resort

  • Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi

Luxury Honeymoon Resort

  • Patina Maldives, Fari Islands

Best Spa

  • Araamu Spa – Villa Nautica Paradise Island

Best House Reefs

  • Sun Siyam Vilu Reef
  • Dusit Thani Maldives

Luxury Family Resort

  • The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands

Best Family Resorts

  • Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort
  • Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives

Best MICE Destination

  • SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton

Best Adults Only Resort

  • You & Me Maldives

Best Wedding Destination

  • Sun Siyam Iru Veli Maldives

Best Beach Villa Resort

  • Kuredhivaru Resort and Spa Maldives

Leading Private Island

  • Kudadoo Maldives Private Island by Hurawalhi

Best Resort for Sports & Fitness

  • Kandima Maldives

Best Water Villa Resort

  • The Halcyon Private Isles Maldives, Autograph Collection

Best Culinary Resorts

  • Kuredhivaru Resort and Spa Maldives
  • Finolhu, A Seaside Collection Resort

Best Design Resort

  • The Nautilus Maldives

Leading Luxury Resort

  • Velaa Private Island Maldives

Best Restaurant

  • Umami – Alila Kothaifaru Maldives

Luxury Wellness Resort

  • JW Marriott Maldives Kaafu Atoll Island Resort

Best All-Inclusive Resort

  • Heritance Aarah

Best Dive Resorts

  • Ellaidhoo Maldives By Cinnamon
  • Royal Island Resort

TTM Top Producers 

  • Ace Travels Maldives
  • Adore Maldives
  • Agoda
  • Aqua Blue Collection
  • Bingo Holidays
  • Bliss Maldives
  • Booking.com
  • DERTOUR Group
  • Desert Gate Tourism
  • dnata Travel Group
  • DTH Travel Maldives
  • Elevate DMC
  • Exciting Maldives
  • Expedia Group
  • FS Travel
  • Guangdong Luxury Travel International
  • Hana Maldives
  • Hotelbeds
  • Hummingbird Travel
  • Intour Maldives
  • Island Hopper
  • Island Life Travel
  • Kunming Dolphin International Travel
  • Like Maldives
  • Loft Top Korea
  • Luxury Escapes
  • MakeMyTrip
  • MALDIVIANA
  • My Value Travel
  • Naalis Travels & Tours
  • Nanjing Whale Trip Travel
  • Odeon Tours
  • One Above Travel Maldives
  • Pearl Travel Service
  • Pickyourtrail
  • Resort Life Travel
  • Runtour Travel
  • Ryoko Maldives
  • Schauinsland Reisen
  • Shanghai Ctrip International Travel Service
  • Shenzhen IItour Travel International Service
  • Sporting Vacanze
  • Tatabye Maldives
  • TravClan
  • Travelers Street
  • Trip.com
  • TUI Group
  • Viluxur Holidays
  • Voyage Privé Group
  • Zen Travel

TTM Top Producers – Airlines 

  • Aeroflot
  • China Eastern Airlines
  • Emirates
  • flydubai
  • Maldivian
  • Singapore Airlines
  • SriLankan Airlines 

The evening opened with a traditional Bodu Beru performance, setting the tone for a night of celebration, entertainment and networking. Guests enjoyed dinner accompanied by live music from Equatic Vibe, while a captivating fire show added another highlight to the evening.

Guests were also able to capture memories throughout the night at the dedicated photo booth and 360° photo booth, adding a fun and interactive element to the celebrations.

The evening also recognised long-standing partners who have supported TTM Maldives throughout its journey, acknowledging their continued contribution to the growth and success of both TTM Maldives and the TTM Awards & Gala.

The TTM Awards & Gala 2026 was held at CROSSROADS Maldives on 27 August as part of the 10th edition of TTM Maldives – Decade of Excellence. The milestone event brought together more than 600 travel trade professionals, marking a fitting close to a decade of connecting and celebrating the Maldivian travel trade.

This year’s gala was a celebration not only of the year’s achievements, but of 10 years of excellence, collaboration and growth across the Maldives tourism industry.