Maldives ranked as the Best Beach and Rest & Relaxation destination
16 December 2008

The Maldives has been ranked as the Best Country Brand for Beach and Best Country Brand for Rest and Relaxation for the year 2008. Maldives also ranked 2nd in the Best Country Brand for Natural Beauty and 3rd in the Best Country Brand for Resort and Lodging Options. The Country Brand Index was officially released during London's World Travel Market in November 2008.

Country Brand Index is a comprehensive study of approximately 2,700 international business and leisure travellers from nine countries. It is conducted by FutureBrand, a global brand consultancy company and Weber Shandwick which is a public relations firm.

The main marketing slogan for the destination Maldives is "Maldive the Sunny Side of Life". The wellness and relaxation aspect is promoted under the theme of "Maldives the Spiritual Side of Life". Maldives was ranked number one in these two areas. Maldives emerged as the number one in both Beach and Rest and Relaxation categories after successfully competing with countries like Tahiti,Bahamas and Australia.

Maldives also won the "World's Most Romantic Destination" award at the WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS last year.