It is quality which matters over quantity when it comes to the Indian Ocean islands tourism industry, and the formation of the Indian Ocean Vanilla Islands Organization has certainly reaffirmed this approach. Competition for top awards was, therefore, substantial, and those companies and organizations claiming this yearโs World Travel Awards have been confirmed to stand a head above others in being recognized as the market leaders.
Air Mauritius claimed once again the top slot as the Indian Oceanโs Leading Airline, sweetened by also claiming top spot for their acclaimed airport lounge, the Amedee Maingaard Lounge at the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgolaam International Airport near the capital Port Louis.
The Seychelles in turn claimed the honours for being the Indian Oceanโs Leading Cruise Destination as well as having Port Victoria named as the Indian Oceanโs leading cruise port.
Overall did the Maldives emerge as top dogs with 12 individual awards, followed by Mauritius with 6 such individual awards, Seychelles with five, Madagascar with two and Reunion with one which went to the acclaimed Lux de la Reunion.
Below are the winners listed by country in alphabetical order:
Madagascar’s Leading Hotel
Hotel Carlton Madagascar
Madagascar’s Leading Resort
Andilana Beach Resort
Maldives’ Leading Boutique Resort
Baros Maldives
Maldives’ Leading Family Resort
Anantara Dhigu Resort Maldives
Maldives’ Leading Green Resort
Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa
Maldives’ Leading Leisure Hotel Brand
Villa Hotels
Maldives’ Leading Luxury Resort
Jumeirah Dhevanafushi
Maldives’ Leading Luxury Tour Operator
Get Into Maldives Travels
Maldives’ Leading Resort
One&Only Maldives at Reethi Rah
Maldives’ Leading Spa Resort
The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Maldives
Maldives’ Leading Spa Resort Brand
Six Senses Resorts & Spas
Maldives’ Leading Travel Agency
Vermillion International Maldives
Maldives’ Leading Villa
Ocean Sanctuary Sunset @ Jumeirah Dhevanafushi
Maldives’ Leading Water Villa Resort
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
Mauritius’ Leading Boutique Hotel
Paradise Cove Boutique Hotel
Mauritius’ Leading Hotel
The Oberoi Mauritius
Mauritius’ Leading Resort
Maradiva Villas Resort & Spa
Mauritius’ Leading Spa Resort
Hilton Mauritius Resort & Spa
Mauritius’ Leading Travel Agency
BlueSky
Mauritius’ Leading Villa
Presidential Suite Pool Villa @ Maradiva Villas Resort & Spa
Reunion Island’s Leading Hotel
LUX* Ile de la Rรฉunion
Seychelles’ Leading Boutique Hotel
Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort & Spa
Seychelles’ Leading Hotel
Raffles Praslin
Seychelles’ Leading Resort
Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort and Spa
Seychelles’ Leading Spa Resort
Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort and Spa
Seychelles’ Leading Villa
Owners Signature Villa @ Enchanted Island Resort