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MIB Guesthouse Awards 2026 

The MIB Guesthouse Awards celebrate excellence in the Maldives’ guesthouse sector, recognising outstanding guesthouses, individuals, and island communities that drive innovation, promote sustainability, and deliver exceptional guest experiences.

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12 AWARDS ACROSS 3 CATEGORIES.

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE?

TWO COMPETITION TIERS

TIER 1

Up to 10 rooms Boutique & small guesthouses

TIER 2

11 rooms & above Larger guesthouses & establishments

AWARD CATEGORY GROUPS

Guesthouse

Individual

Island

AWARD CATEGORIES

GUESTHOUSE AWARDS

Service Excellence & Hospitality Award

Exceptional service, genuine care, and personalised guest experiences. Repeat travelers, Families & Value seekers

Authentic Maldivian Experience Award

Genuine Maldivian lifestyle through architecture, cuisine & culture. Cultural explorers, First-timers & Slow travelers

Island Excursions & Experiences Award

Water sports, local traditions, and unique outdoor activities. Adventure seekers, Youth & Couples

Culinary Experience Award

Innovative cuisine making food a highlight of the guest journey. Food tourists, Cultural explorers & Social media

Eco-Friendly Award

Strong commitment to sustainability and environmental protection. Eco-conscious & Ethical travelers

Community Impact Award

Supporting local employment, businesses, culture & social initiatives. Community-minded & CSR groups

Digital Presence Award

Leveraging digital platforms to enhance visibility and drive bookings. Millennials & Gen Z & Digital explorers

Iconic Marine & Dive Experience Award

Exceptional marine experiences and responsible ocean-based activities. Divers, Photographers & Safari cruisers

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

Talent & Culture Champion Award

Exceptional people development and workplace culture within the industry. HR & People leads & Managers

Guest Experience Champion Award

Consistent professionalism and personalised guest engagement & Frontline staff

Outstanding Dive Master Award

Professionalism, safety, and excellence in delivering high-quality underwater experiences. Divers & Snorkeling guides

ISLAND AWARD

Guesthouse Tourism Champion Island Award

Islands that proactively develop and sustain guesthouse tourism through community collaboration, infrastructure readiness, island design, landscaping, and destination stewardship.

Eligibility Criteria

Legal registrationDuly registered under the Maldives Companies Act.

Valid operating licenceGuesthouse Operating License from the Ministry of Tourism.

Statutory compliance

  • Tax Clearance Certificate

  • Pension Act contribution compliance

Operating historyMinimum 12 months continuous operations, actively operating up to application date.

Online market presenceActive listing on at least one OTA (Booking.com, Airbnb, Agoda, or TripAdvisor).


Maldivian nationalApplicant must hold Maldivian nationality.

No conflict of interestNo actual or perceived conflict with MIB or Crowe Maldives, supported by a formal declaration.


Tourism promotion initiativesEvidence of ongoing island-level tourism promotion activities.

Accommodation capacityMinimum aggregate of 50 guesthouse rooms operating on the island at time of application.

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