Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has partnered with Maldivian fashion and styling brand ROGUE by Naju as the official Styling Partner of the World Travel Awards Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean 2026, strengthening local industry participation as preparations advance for the prestigious international tourism event in the Maldives.
Under the partnership, ROGUE by Naju will provide wardrobe styling for the event’s master of ceremonies and ushers, bringing Maldivian creativity and professional styling expertise to an occasion expected to attract prominent representatives from the international travel, tourism and hospitality sectors. The brand will also receive official recognition and visibility throughout the event as its Styling Partner.
The collaboration provides an important platform for a Maldivian local business to showcase its expertise before an international audience, while reflecting the broader contribution of creative industries to the country’s tourism economy. By integrating locally developed brands and services into major international events, the Maldives continues to demonstrate the depth of talent available within its domestic business community alongside its globally renowned tourism sector.
The World Travel Awards is internationally recognised for celebrating excellence across the travel, tourism and hospitality industries. Its regional ceremonies bring together leading destinations, tourism authorities, airlines, resorts, hotels and other major hospitality brands, providing an important platform for industry recognition, professional networking and destination promotion.
Hosting the Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean 2026 ceremony in the Maldives is expected to provide significant international exposure for the destination and its tourism industry. The event will offer visiting industry leaders and stakeholders an opportunity to experience first-hand the service standards, hospitality expertise and destination appeal that have established the Maldives among the world’s most recognised luxury tourism markets.
The Maldives’ tourism industry has developed around a distinctive resort model that combines private island experiences, high-quality accommodation, personalised hospitality and direct access to the country’s natural marine environment. Resorts across the archipelago have continued to diversify their offerings, invest in premium guest experiences and strengthen service standards to meet evolving expectations in the global travel market.
Hosting a major tourism industry event such as the World Travel Awards also provides an opportunity to highlight the wider resort and hospitality ecosystem supporting the Maldives’ international tourism reputation. The country is home to a broad range of internationally managed and locally operated resorts, offering accommodation across luxury, premium and lifestyle segments while contributing significantly to employment, foreign exchange earnings and investment.
The ceremony is also expected to strengthen professional links between Maldivian tourism stakeholders and leading international hospitality companies, travel organisations and destination representatives. Such engagement supports the Government’s broader efforts to enhance the global visibility of the Maldives, attract investment, expand tourism partnerships and maintain the country’s competitiveness within the international travel industry.
Visit Maldives continues to work with industry partners to position the country prominently across global tourism markets through destination marketing campaigns, international exhibitions, strategic partnerships and major tourism events. Hosting internationally recognised platforms in the Maldives complements these efforts by bringing global tourism decision-makers directly to the destination.
The partnership with ROGUE by Naju further demonstrates VMC’s commitment to creating opportunities for Maldivian businesses to participate in globally recognised events hosted in the country. It also highlights how tourism promotion can support wider economic participation by connecting local creative enterprises with international audiences and high-profile industry platforms.
The World Travel Awards Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean 2026 ceremony is expected to further reinforce the Maldives’ standing as one of the world’s leading tourism destinations while showcasing the country’s hospitality capabilities, local talent and expanding role as a host for prestigious international tourism events.
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