The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives), in collaboration with the Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) have showcased diverse tourism offerings at the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Travel Mart 2024.
This year’s PATA Travel Mart was held from August 27 to 29, 2024 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok, Thailand.
The promotion of “Destination Maldives” at this three-day event was focused on promoting the Maldives’ unique geography, vibrant underwater marine life, and varieties of stay options.
The Maldives’ contingent at this event include MMPRC’s Chairperson, Abdulla Ghiyas Riyaz; MMPRC’s Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Ibrahim Shiuree; MATATO’s Chief Executive Officer, Aminath Suzan; and key industry partners.
The industry partners that were included in the Maldives’ contingent include:
- Dhigufaru Island Resort
- Furaveri Maldives
- Inner Maldives
- Plumeria
- Ryoko Maldives
- Stone Hotels Maldives
- Sun Siyam Travels
- Kaani Hotels & Resorts
“With tourism being the largest economic industry in the Maldives, participation in this fair has helped us reinforce our commitment to promoting our tourism assets and engaging with international stakeholders to drive sustainable growth in the industry,” Shiuree said.
This year’s PATA Travel Mart marked the 25th anniversary of the Pacific Asia Travel Association’s (PATA) establishment in Thailand.
