The event attended by 130+ agents and media personnel aimed at reigniting interests of Indian travelers to attract more Indian tourists, provided networking opportunities between the partner resorts/guest houses and the travel industry leaders in India
Visit Maldives and Manta Air with key resort/guest house partners have successfully concluded the “Explore Maldives” roadshow held at the prestigious Shangri-La Bengaluru on 26th June 2024. The roadshow aimed at reigniting interests of Indian travelers to attract more Indian tourists, provided excellent networking opportunities between the partner resorts/guest houses and the travel industry leaders in India.
The event attended by 130+ agents and media personnel saw participation from major hospitality chains of Maldives that included all segments including resorts and guest houses of Maldives along with DMCs, Travel Agents and Tour Operators as well as MICE travel organizers from India. Participation by travel industry leaders of India including Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) Karnataka Chapter and Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) – Karnataka Chapter, provided much needed fuel to reignite interest amongst Indian travelers to seek Maldives as preferred holiday destination.
The full-day event opened by the Deputy Managing Director of Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation (MMPRC) Zihuny Rasheed was followed by presentations by key resort partners and multiple networking sessions that provided invaluable opportunities for the partner resorts/guest houses to engage with the attending travel agents and tour operators. The grand event hosted with tremendous support from the partners also saw numerous raffles and giveaways provided by the esteemed resorts partners exclusively for the event.
“Manta Air’s regular direct flights between the Garden City of India (Bengaluru) and the Sunny Side of Life (Maldives) is a significant step forward in not only improving connectivity but also accessibility, making it easier than ever for Indian tourists to reach our shores, and vice versa,” said Zihuny Rasheed, the Deputy Managing Director of MMPRC.
The roadshow participated by major resort chains such as Universal Resorts, Minor Hotels with NH Collection & AVANI+, Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts along with Colors of OBLU, Sun Siyam Resorts, Villa Hotels & Resorts, PULSE Hotels & Resorts, AAA Hotels & Resorts, Angsana Velavaru, COMO, RIU Hotels & Resorts, South Palm and many more resorts and guest houses and local travel agents, showcased the appeal of the Maldives through presentations and networking sessions.