Adaaran Prestige Water Villas has been crowned the Leading All-Inclusive Resort at the annual Maldives Travel Awards.

Aditya Raj Singh, Group Sales and Marketing Manager at ‎Adaaran Resorts Maldives, received the trophy at the Maldives Travel Awards Gala held on Thursday at Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi resort.

The five-star resort of Adaaran Prestige Water Villas is situated off the island of Meedhupparu in the northern Raa atoll. It is accessible by a 45-minute seaplane flight from the Maldives main Velana International Airport.

Elegantly appointed with luxurious wooden interiors, Adaaran Prestige Water Villas offer 20 luxurious water villas in the heart of paradise. Featuring a spacious sun deck, which presents an ideal setting to bask in the sun for hours, the water villas allow guests to enjoy glimpses into the life beneath the waves through the glass portal.

With an overwater fine dining restaurant, Adaaran Prestige Water Villas offer a premium all-inclusive plan, which includes a wide range of international beverages.

Initiated in 2012 by Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO), Maldives Travel Awards celebrate and honour the best tourism and hospitality products in the Maldives, while fostering relationships with suppliers and local travel agents. From 20 categories in 2012, the awards have now expanded into three editions totalling 55 categories.

This year, MATATO has for the first time branched out the prestigious awards into three categories; the People’s Edition, which recognises successful pioneers and long serving individuals in the tourism industry, a Guesthouse Edition, which celebrates the outstanding performance of the up and coming guesthouse sector, and the Grand Gala, which is exclusive for winners in the categories for resorts, airlines and liveaboards.

As the first event held under the Maldives Travel Awards brand, Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi hosted the People’s Edition on July 13, where 10 individuals were recognised for their immense contributions to the development of the Maldives tourism industry.

The Guesthouse Edition, held in the island of Maafushi on October 30, expanded on the recognitions awarded to guesthouses by MATATO as part of the Maldives Travel Awards, and celebrated the outstanding performance of the guesthouse sector.

The Gala Edition held at Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi resort on November 23 recognised the best products and services available in the resorts, airlines and liveaboards segments.

Main photo: Ibrahim Asad