Maldives has secured the Bronze Award for the world’s most popular island destination at the 2025 Wanderlust Readers’ Travel Awards.
The award was presented to Visit Maldives CEO and Managing Director Ibrahim Shiuree at a ceremony held at the National Gallery in London, coinciding with the World Travel Market 2025.
This year, Maldives was nominated in two categories: Most Popular Country and Most Popular Island Destination. The Bronze win in the island category reflects the country’s enduring appeal among global travelers, especially in the UK.
With over 4.8 million votes cast, the recognition highlights Maldives’s continued popularity and strong brand presence in international tourism. “This honor is a symbol of the continued devotion to Maldives among British tourists,” said Shiuree. “It shows the love and popularity that Maldives still holds in the UK.”
Now in its 24th edition, the Wanderlust Readers’ Travel Awards are among the most prestigious accolades in global tourism. Maldives competed against renowned destinations such as the Galapagos Islands, Bahamas, Tasmania, and Bermuda.
In addition to the Wanderlust recognition, Maldives also won two major titles in the Indian Ocean category of the World Travel Awards 2025: Indian Ocean’s Leading Destination and Indian Ocean’s Leading Green Destination.
Maldives has consistently earned top honors in regional and global tourism awards over the past five years.