From the press conference held by MIB to announce guesthouse awards opening in July, January 29, 2026. (Photo/MIB)
Applications for the Maldives Islamic Bank (MIB) Guesthouse Awards will open in July, according to Crowe Maldives.
At a press conference held Thursday at Maagiri Hotel, Crowe Maldives Managing Partner Hassan Mohamed announced that guesthouses will have one month to submit their entries, with the deadline set for July 15.
The awards will be presented in eight categories that recognize excellence and innovation in the guesthouse sector:
Service Excellence and Hospitality Award
Authentic Maldivian Experience Award
Island Excursion and Experience Award
Culinary Experience Award
Eco Friendly Award
Community Impact Award
Digital Presence Awardee
Iconic Marine and Dive Experience Award
In addition, three individual accolades will honor outstanding professionals in the industry:
Talented Culture Champion Award
Guest Experience Champion Award
Outstanding Dive Leader Award
The MIB Guesthouse Awards are endorsed by the National Hotel and Guest House Association, which has formally handed over the award documentation to MIB.