As part of Tourism Week 2025, the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Studies (FHTS), in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and Environment, organised a Poster Making Competition under the theme “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation.”
The competition provided students with a creative platform to explore and communicate their ideas on the future of tourism. Through their posters, students reflected on environmental, social, and economic priorities and considered how the tourism sector can contribute to sustainable development and responsible consumption and production.
The activity connected academic learning with current issues facing the tourism industry and encouraged students to develop their creativity, critical thinking, and communication skills. It also encouraged students to consider how sustainable tourism development can support the future growth of the Maldivian tourism sector.
A special award ceremony was later held at the Ministry of Tourism and Environment, where Minister Mr. Thoriq Ibrahim presented certificates to the winners and participants.
The competition winners were:
First Place: Ms. Aishath Rizna Jameel and Ms. Mariyam Isha Ibrahim
Second Place: Ms. Fathina Ahmed Sheem and Ms. Raaiha Mohamed Firshan
Third Place: Ms. Shaistha Zamir Ali, Ms. Aisha Jamaal and Ms. Ibaa Maiha Ismail
The competition and award ceremony strengthened collaboration and knowledge sharing between FHTS and the Ministry of Tourism and Environment. By connecting student learning with national tourism priorities, the initiative encouraged students to think about their future role in supporting more sustainable tourism development in the Maldives.
Certificates of Participation were also awarded to Ms. Eashal Ilyas, Ms. Zaina Mohamed and Ms. Fathimath Shaana.
The Faculty congratulates all winners and participants for their outstanding creativity and meaningful contributions. Their work highlights the growing awareness and dedication of FHTS students towards promoting sustainable tourism practices in the Maldives.
