VisitMalta Incentives & Meetings (VMIM) received top honours this week at the event, marketing, and hospitality industry conference, Cvent CONNECT Europe, during the annual Cvent Excellence Awards. Winners were announced during a live in-person ceremony at the InterContinental London - The O2. The event was also broadcast to a global virtual audience. Selected among hundreds of nominations, VisitMalta Incentives & Meetings was awarded Destination Marketing Leader highlighting their effective use of Cvent technology to increase awareness of their destination, connect event planners with the right hotels and venues, and attract new events.

Competing alongside larger and more established convention bureaus, this achievement validates VisitMalta Incentives & Meetings efforts to position Malta & Gozo on the international stage.

"This recognition is a proud and humbling moment for us: not only as a department, but as a destination." said Alaine Ciantar, Director, VisitMalta Incentives & Meetings. "We are sincerely grateful to be recognised by Cvent under this new award category and to receive the Destination Marketing Leader award at the Cvent Excellence Awards. This achievement reflects our team's commitment to innovation in marketing and focus on measurable success,"

"Our customers are a constant source of inspiration, showcasing the remarkable ways they use Cvent to elevate their event programmes and enhance their MICE business strategies to prove clear ROI and business impact," said Andreas Heckmann, Chief Customer Officer at Cvent. "This year's winners have truly embraced innovation, demonstrating the powerful combination of technology, strategy, and creativity. We are immensely proud to celebrate their achievements and deeply honoured to be a part of their journey."

The prestigious Cvent Excellence Awards programme highlights event, hospitality and marketing leaders who consistently embrace technology to deliver superior experiences and drive business growth. Hundreds of nominations were submitted, and finalists were evaluated on a robust set of criteria including the use of technology to facilitate collaboration, programme efficiency and overall organisational results. Winners represent the best in their respective industries. Their success highlights the transformative potential of event and hospitality technology and reinforces Cvent's deep commitment to empowering its customers with the innovative tools they need to drive success.