The Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) and the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) partnered up to exhibit the country’s varied tourism offerings at the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Travel Mart 2024, which took place at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok, Thailand, on August 27–29. During this three-day event, “Destination Maldives” was promoted with the goal of showcasing the nation’s distinctive topography, thriving undersea marine life, and range of lodging options, thereby reinforcing our standing as a top international travel destination.
The Maldives sent a delegation to this event that included Mr. Abdulla Ghiyas Riyaz, Chairperson of the MMPRC; Mr. Ibrahim Shiuree, CEO and Managing Director of the MMPRC; Ms. Aminath Suzan, CEO of MATATO; and important industry partners, Dhigufaru Island Resort, Furaveri Maldives, Inner Maldives, Plumeria, Ryoko Maldives, Stone Hotels Maldives, Sun Siyam Travels, and Kaani Hotels & Resort. Each highlighted the variety of experiences the Maldives provides, from tranquil island getaways to exhilarating underwater explorations, and served as a reminder to tourists from all over the world of why the Sunny Side of Life is still a destination that caters to all kinds of travelers.
“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,” CEO & MD Shiuree stated.
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) celebrated its 25th anniversary of founding in Thailand with PATA Travel Mart 2024. With a one-day conference, a business-to-business travel fair, and other networking possibilities, the event provided unmatched chances for networking and contracting. The occasion has gained popularity as a venue for travel and tourism companies to meet influential people, grow their networks, and enter into new commercial ventures.
