W Retreat & Spa - Maldives has been named as the best design resort at Travel and Leisure

W Retreat & Spa - Maldives has been named as the best design resort at Travel and Leisure (T+L) Third annual Design Awards 2007. Travel and Leisure Design Awards is an annual award for the best designs and architecture which includes 12 categories namely;

Large Hotel
Travel Gadget
Travel Gear
Travel Bag
Travel Fashion
Museum
Small Hotel
Restaurant
Retail Space
Cultural Space
Resort
Transportation
Design Champion

T+L also introduced the first ever design champion who is selected as the best designer for travel and tourism related infrastructures.