Minister of Tourism Ali Waheed has stated Maldives needs to enhance cultural tourism to further boost the industry.
Addressing the 5th World Tourism Conference (WTC) held in Malaysia from August 26-28, Tourism Minister Ali Waheed said Maldives can provide tourists a different experience by enhancing cultural tourism. During his speech, the minister highlighted efforts by the administration to further develop tourism in Maldives. He also revealed plans of the administration for the tourism industry.
The theme of the WTC 2019 is Beyond Tourism: Beyond Expectation. The realisation of Beyond Tourism creates favourable circumstances for new business opportunities to flourish.
Advancements in digital technology are the main catalysts in achieving the outcomes beyond people's expectations. Hence, in today's world, people and businesses in the tourism industry can connect, exchange information and perform transactions in ways never before imagined.
The conference will explore these infinite potentials and opportunities this new tourism industry has to offer. Within the context, the conference will serve as a platform to explore new possibilities and potentials it holds within the discovery of new frontiers in the tourism sector.