The second edition of MATI Insight, presented by the Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI), included a strategy masterclass taught by Mark Pollard called “Sweathead Masterclass: Strategy is Your Words”. More than 75 people attended the session, which took place at the Crossroads Maldives Event Hall on 17th November, 2024. Through real-world application, the program…
The Maldives Butler Academy just wrapped up an exciting two-day training camp for sixteen Villa Haven team members. Being the first and only Maldivian butler training academy approved by the Ministry of Tourism, the Academy is setting the standard for Maldivian hospitality in the future. The rigorous curriculum was specifically designed to give Villa Haven’s…
A significant milestone for Maldivian tourism will be reached from 17th December 2024 – 20th December 2024, when Air Arabia and the National Hotel and Guesthouse Association of Maldives (NHGAM) collaborate on the eagerly awaited “I AM Maldives” Roadshow, which will enthrall audiences in Georgia and Azerbaijan. This four-day event, organized in partnership with Visit…
The World Travel Market (WTM) London 2024, the leading international travel trade show, took place at Excel London from 5th November 2024 to 7th November 2024, with Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) as a participant. As the most significant travel and tourism event in the world, World Travel Market London provides a…
With the formal start of the much awaited Visit Dharavandhoo Year 2025, an exciting year devoted to promoting Dharavandhoo Island’s rich cultural legacy, scenic beauty, and distinctive local experiences has begun. This campaign, which gives visitors an opportunity to see the Maldives outside of its opulent resorts, is a part of a larger initiative to…
A nationwide competition to design landmarks to be placed in iconic locations such as Velana International Airport, Male’ City, underwater locations, and other Maldivian islands outside of the Greater Male’ area has been announced by the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives). This innovative project intends to significantly improve the Sunny Side of…
On October 22nd 2024, at Crossroads Maldives, the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) successfully held the first “Tourism Symposium 2024 by Visit Maldives,” ushering in a new era in marketing. Industry leaders used this conference as a crucial forum to discuss the urgent issues and promising prospects influencing the country’s tourism scene.…
On October 16th 2024, the DATA Forum 2024 (Destination Advancement Through Analytics), a groundbreaking event devoted to developing data and intelligence in the tourism sector, was hosted for the first time in the Maldives. The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) and E-Tourism Frontiers, a global initiative to promote internet travel in developing…
At an event hosted at the Maagiri Hotel, Aquagen Atmospheric Water Systems showcased its cutting-edge technology, marking a significant advancement towards environmental sustainability. Government authorities, hotel owners, and media representatives were present at the event, which demonstrated their capacity to convert air into pure drinking water that is enhanced with minerals. The Atmospheric Water Generation…
On 26th September 2024, in Budapest, Hungary, the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) and 1000UT co-hosted a successful Destination B2B networking event. Six representatives from three Maldives-based tourist companies, Robinson Maldives, Kandima Maldives, and Intour Maldives, participated in the event. The purpose of the event was to build relationships with possible agents…