Tourism industry stakeholders have discussed the challenges faced in air travel routes over the Middle East during the Maldives Tourism Intelligence Briefing.
During the meeting, discussions were held between government officials and key industry stakeholders to understand the difficulties faced in air travel due to instability in the Middle East, the impact on Maldives' tourism, and to explore possible solutions.
In a statement issued by Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC), it was noted that the meeting included extensive discussions on the changes occurring in the global travel system due to the situation in the Middle East, as well as the potential impact on tourist arrivals to the Maldives through those routes. Updates were also shared on booking trends and recent changes to flight routes.
Speaking at the opening of the session, Chairman of the VMC Board of Directors, Abdulla Ghiyas Riyaz, stated that the current situation is very sensitive and requires swift action. He added that although this is a challenging period, it also presents an opportunity to work collectively to further strengthen the tourism sector.
“This is a difficult time, but it is also an opportunity for all of us to come together, collaborate, and strengthen the tourism industry further. Our aim is to ensure coordination across all stakeholders and, with proper guidance, move forward from this situation and continue developing the tourism sector,” he said.
At the “Maldives Tourism Intelligence Briefing,” industry experts shared key information. The meeting was attended by over 100 participants, including government bodies and private sector representatives.
Participants included the Pacific Asia Travel Association, the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation, and MACL.