The South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) has presented an award to Mohamed Umar Manik (MU Manik) for his service to the tourism sector.
The awards ceremony was held at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Bangalore last October. However, Manik did not attend the ceremony.
SATA held a special ceremony at Kurumba Maldives on Thursday to present the award to Manik.
Kurumba Maldives, the first resort in Maldives, was opened by Manik as a co-founder under the name Vihamanaafushi.
Speaking at the ceremony, Manik said he was pleased to get the SATA award and expressed hopes for further expansion of tourism in the Maldives.
SATA held a special ceremony at Kurumba Maldives on Thursday to present the award to Manik.
"SATA is a South Asian organization. South Asia does not usually give awards. So I am proud to have this," he said.
Manik has played an important role in shaping the tourism of Maldives. His determination, productive services and tireless efforts have set a benchmark in the development of the sector.
SATA thanked Manik for his efforts in promoting tourism in Maldives.
The South Asian Travel Awards are one of the most prestigious tourism awards in the South Asian region. Maldivian properties have won 31 awards at this year's awards. These include 14 gold awards and 17 silver awards.
