Travel & Culture

INTERNATIONAL MALDIVES TRAVEL MARKET (IMTM) 2022 SET TO TAKE PLACE ON 7TH AND 8TH SEPTEMBER

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2 years ago

15/08/2022

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IMTM Pvt. Ltd.’s much-anticipated annual International Maldives Travel Market (IMTM) 2022 is set to take place on 7th and 8th September at Manhattan Business Hotel in Male’ this year. This annual B2B Fair promotes both inbound and outbound tourism in the Maldives and actively markets the Maldives as a world-class MICE destination. With this year marking its return for a fifth edition, IMTM strives to outdo its performance in the past years and highlights the opportunity it brings for the Maldives.

IMTM unites all leading tourism industry members from across the globe at one of the top travel destinations in the world. As such, IMTM invites all foreign tour operators and travel agents (International Buyers), all local tour operators, travel agents, resorts, hotels, guesthouses, liveaboards and homestays (Trade Visitors) and all tourism industry stakeholders to partake in this year’s fair. IMTM provides them with a cost-effective platform in the Maldives where they can interact actively with existing clients, meet new companies and close deals with new customers, all the while boosting their businesses.

IMTM is conducted with an actively productive and efficient fair concept in mind, such that scheduled meetings between International Buyers and Trade Visitors take place throughout the event. This is the main focus of the fair. Participants are welcome to pre-schedule meetings with parties of their choice and IMTM also steps in to book the remaining slots for parties so that everyone makes the most of their time and engages in business conversations.

This year, IMTM 2022 explores the theme“AdaptandRethinkTourismforResilience”, in line with the hope of reinvigorating the tourism industry as countries all over the world move into the endemic phase and ease COVID-19 restrictions. IMTM hopes to champion innovative and sustainable practices in the tourism industry as the way to progress forward.

As such, IMTM invites all International Buyers to register for IMTM 2022. This year, IMTM has two packages for International Buyers: USD 100 (with discounted accommodation) and USD 1250 (inclusive of 5-star accommodation).

International Buyers are eligible for the following:

Free Transportation to Exhibition Ground
2 Free Attendee Badges
Customised Exhibitor Booth
Table | 3 Chairs | Printed Banner
Promoted on IMTM Website
Promoted on IMTM Social Media Accounts
Listing on IMTM Official Catalog
Listing on Signage

Interested industry members may register at https://imtmonline.com/imtm-2022-registration/

With the event taking place next month, this is the last chance for all interested parties to register. Registration closes on Thursday, 18th August. Participants will be able to connect with over 1000 delegates and professionals from across the globe, interact actively not only with existing clients but also meet new companies, boost businesses and close deals with new customers. IMTM looks forward to welcoming you to its fifth edition and being a part of the Maldives’ 50th Year of Tourism celebrations.

Source: Visit Maldives

Travel & Culture

Maldives sweeps WTAs with four titles in Indian Ocean category

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5 days ago

06/05/2024

Maldives has won four prestigious titles at the World Travel Awards (WTA) – Indian Ocean category, including the award for the region’s leading destination.

The WTA Indian Ocean awards were presented on the sidelines of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) at Dubai World Trade Center on Monday.

The Maldives won:

Indian Ocean’s Leading Destination 2024
Indian Ocean’s Leading Honeymoon Destination 2024
Indian Ocean’s Leading Green Destination 2024
Indian Ocean’s Leading Dive Destination 2024

The award for Indian Ocean’s Leading Destination was accepted by Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal, whole the award for Indian Ocean’s Leading Honeymoon Destination was accepted by Ayesha Nurain Janah, Chairperson of Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation (MMPRC).

Meanwhile, the award for Indian Ocean’s Leading Green Destination was accepted by MMPRC’s Managing Director Fathmath Thaufeeq, and the award for Indian Ocean’s Leading Dive Destination was accepted by Mohamed Khaleel, an advisor to the Maldivian president on tourism development.

In a statement announcing the achievement, MMPRC said the significance of the awards highlights the Maldives’ standing as an unparalleled tourist destination, showcases the country’s commitment to delivering unforgettable experiences to visitors from around the world, and reinforces the continued efforts of MMPRC in promoting and developing the nation’s tourism sector.

Maldives has dominated the WTA Indian Ocean awards since the category was introduced in 2003, winning the Leading Destination title 17 times, the Leading Honeymoon Destination title six times, and the Leading Dive Destination title nine times.

But this marks the first year the Maldives has been recognized as a Green Destination, highlighting the country’s commitment to sustainable tourism.

“Winning these awards will indeed enhance the image of the destination as a high-profile luxury destination among visitors. These awards indicate visitors’ love and confidence towards the Maldives, a huge step towards World’s Leading Destination!” reads the MMPRC’s statement.

Established in 1993, the WTA are widely regarded as one of the most respected and popular awards in the world of travel and tourism. Symbolizing the most outstanding endorsement in tourism, and the travel industry, the awards aim to recognize and reward achievements in all aspects of travel and tourism on a global scale.

Maldives was crowned the World’s Leading Destination for the fourth year running at the 2023 World Travel Awards.

The Indian Ocean destination recorded 1.8 million arrivals last year, and is eying a record 2 million visitors this year.

Source(s): sun.mv

Travel & Culture

MMPRC promotes Maldives at KITF

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2 weeks ago

26/04/2024

Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has begun promoting the Maldives in the Kazakistan International Travel Fair (KITF). A total of 17 companies within the Maldivian tourism industry have participated in the fair along with MMPRC.

KITF is a significant, well-renowned fair hosted in Central Asia since 2001. The fair serves as a crucial platform to expand tourism industries across the world, enhancing more opportunities within the field. This year, the fair is scheduled to be held from April 24 to 26.

MMPRC revealed that the expo intends to establish and bolster ties with Kazakistan and agents in the central region of Asia, while displaying various merchandise from representing the Maldives in a global manner. It further affirmed that maximum efforts will be exerted to provide tourists with the latest information and to showcase the destinations and previous experiences, aiming to attract more tourist arrivals. Additionally, it stated that opportunities are available to establish collaborative partnership ties.

The stand of the Maldives placed in the KITF represents the true sunny side of life. Emphasising the significance of the Commonwealth of Independent States, the MMPRC assured that it is actively involved in promoting and advertising the Maldives to the CIS region through various activities and events. It further stated the significance of using social media as a tool to advertise the Maldives and attract more viewers.

Source(s): PsmNews

Travel & Culture

Maldives welcomes over 700,000 tourists

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2 weeks ago

24/04/2024

Ministry of Tourism has revealed more than 700,000 tourists have visited the country so far.

The latest statistics published by the tourism ministry show that a total of 728,950 tourist arrivals visited the Maldives between January 1 and April 21, which is an increase of 13.1% compared to the 644,721 arrivals during the same period last year. The statistics show that a total of 192,385 tourists visited the Maldives in January, 217,392 arrivals in February, 194,227 in March and 124,946 arrivals till April 21.

The latest updated report reveals that Chinese tourists constitute the largest portion of total tourist arrivals so far this year, with 77،709 visitors. Following China, the United Kingdom, and Russia along with Italy and Germany, stand out as the next highest sources of tourists, with 72,635 and 72,336, 66,170 and 57,321 arrivals, respectively. Currently, Maldives receives an average of 6451 tourists every day, which spend an average of 7.9 days in the country.

Aiming to expand the tourism industry, the bed capacity has been increased with a total of 62,232 beds. This includes resorts, guest houses, hotels and safaris as well.

Source(s): PsmNews