The Maldives has recorded over 100,000 tourist arrivals to the Indian Ocean destination in 2021, during the same month it has launched the rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations in the country.
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Let Travel Inspire you this Winter Lockdown
With the cold weather causing many of us to spend more time indoors this February, the team at GEC PR has come up with some suggestions to help keep us all entertained and energised during the upcoming weeks.
Look Forward To Conservation Events And A Resort Re-Opening At Aitken Spence’s Maldives Resorts This Spring
This Spring, Aitken Spence Hotels has an exciting and educational line-up of sustainability and conservation experiences for guests at its two five-star Maldives properties – Heritance Aarah and Adaaran Prestige Vadoo. The Adaaran Select Hudhuran Fushi Resort Maldives will also re-open on 1 March 2021.
Plan Ahead For A Naturally Socially Distanced Holiday In The Maldives
Those seeking secluded destinations for a 2021 holiday when travel resumes should plan ahead for a trip to the Maldives, the Indian Ocean nation that lends itself perfectly to social distancing thanks to its unique geography and one-island-one-resort offering.
A Case Study on How to Successfully Promote a Destination During a Pandemic
It’s safe to say this year has been one of the most difficult years the tourism industry has ever experienced. As a PR agency specialising in working with travel and lifestyle brands, we’ve certainly had our share of some of low points. However, we’ve thankfully had first-hand involvement of several of the highs.
So, to end the year on a positive note, we wanted to share our learnings on how the team at GEC PR has successfully handled the PR and Marketing for one of our destination clients, the Maldives Tourist Board.
Ten Reasons Why The Maldives Should Be Top Of Your Travel List In 2021 Courtesy Of Aitken Spence Hotels
With the Maldives on the UK’s safe travel corridor list and 2021 just around the corner, there’s no better time to start planning for next year’s getaway to paradise.
To help holidaymakers with inspiration for their trip to the idyllic Indian Ocean destination, Chef Amila Silva, Aitken Spence’s Executive Chef at the five-star all-inclusive Heritance Aarah, shares his ten reasons why the Maldives should be at the top of everyone’s travel list in 2021.
The Maldives Welcomes The 100,000th Tourist Since Its Border Reopening On 15th July 2020
Joint Press Statement by the Ministry of Tourism, Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), Maldives Immigration and Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL)
The year 2019 was a remarkable one in the history of the Maldives’ tourism, with a groundbreaking record of 1.7 million tourist arrivals to the country. 2020 started off with more diversified and aggressive marketing strategies to break this record and reach a target of 2 million tourist arrivals by the end of the year.
Rediscover Six Unique Aspects Of ‘The Sunny Side Of Life’ On A 2021 Holiday In The Maldives
Whilst being home to 26 atolls and over 1,190 islands, the Maldives is also made up of 99% tropical Indian Ocean waters. Thanks to its unique geographical location, Maldivian culture has been inspired by the Indian Ocean surroundings and the skills brought by early settlers from India, Sri Lanka and Malaysia, as well as further afield from Arabia, Persia, Indonesia, and Africa.
With the safe travel corridor announced on 25th October between the UK and the Maldives, UK holidaymakers are able to travel to the Indian Ocean without quarantining on return. Visitors to the Maldives will be able to notice these influences throughout their stay in the local culture and adventurous activities they experience as well as in the sensational spas and romantic packages on offer. And to encourage and allow tourists to experience more than one resort in the Maldives and to enable longer stays, the Ministry of Tourism in consultation with the Health Protection Agency (HPA) has recently introduced facilitation of Split Stays between resorts and other tourist accommodation.
For those travellers looking to tick off a bucket list destination this winter or in 2021, Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation has provided six pillars which will help holidaymakers plan ahead and find their perfect holiday in the Indian Ocean nation.
Step Into Christmas With An Indian Ocean Escape To An Aitken Spence Hotel In The Maldives
Why not end the year on a high and escape to the Indian Ocean this December to experience a tropical festive season at one of Aitken Spence Hotels’ Maldives properties.
Maldives Marketing And Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) Takes Part In The First Ever WTM Virtual 2020
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) takes part in one of the leading travel and tourism events, the first-ever WTM Virtual 2020. The fair taking place from 9th to 11th November 2020, has been fully shifted to a virtual event due to the COVID-19 pandemic.