MATATO honoured with PATA certificate for promoting responsible travel
The Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has been awarded a Certificate of Special Recognition by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). This accolade highlights MATATO’s ongoing efforts to champion responsible travel and tourism across the Asia Pacific region. The recognition was formally presented to the PATA Maldives Chapter, MATATO, during the […]
MATATO reaffirms support for fiscal reforms
The Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has issued a statement to clarify its stance on the proposed amendments to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Act. Contrary to some recent misinterpretations, MATATO says it is not opposed to the collection of tax in US dollars (USD). The organisation emphasises that its […]
Maldives Travel Conference 2024 Women’s Edition: Endorsements from tourism ministry, women’s associations
The Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO), in support from Hotel Jen Male’ (JEN Maldives Malé by Shangri-La), recently announced the inaugural Maldives Travel Conference 2024 – Women’s Edition, scheduled to take place on August 19 at Hotel Jen Male’. This event is dedicated to celebrating and highlighting the vital roles of […]
Maldives begins ‘Welcome India’ roadshow series in India
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/ Visit Maldives), together with the Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) and National Hotels and Guesthouses Association of Maldives (NHGAM), on Tuesday began the ‘Welcome India” roadshow series in India alongside 24 industry partners. The Maldives delegation at the event include Ibrahim Faisal, Minister of […]
Visit Maldives, MATATO, NHGAM make final preparations for India roadshow
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives), in collaboration with the Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) and the National Hotels and Guesthouses Association of Maldives (NHGAM) are making the final preparations for the upcoming series of roadshows in India. The ‘Welcome India’ roadshow aims to strengthen the Maldives’ position […]
MATATO announces first-ever Maldives Travel Conference – Women’s Edition
The Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) is hosting a groundbreaking event dedicated to women in the tourism industry. The Maldives Travel Conference 2024 – Women’s Edition will be held on August 19, 2024, at Hotel Jen Malé. This landmark conference aims to shine a light on the critical issues faced by […]
Aminath Suzan appointed as MATATO’s CEO, championing women’s empowerment in Maldives tourism
The Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) proudly announces the appointment of Aminath Suzan as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), marking a significant stride towards diversity and leadership in the association. Aminath Suzan, former Managing Director of Hotels and Resort Construction Pvt. Ltd, holds the distinction of being the first female […]
MATATO hosts Destination Workshop to address tourism industry challenges and formulate innovative solutions
Maldives Association for Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) successfully held its Destination Workshop at the Champa Central Hotel in Malé. The event brought together key industry players, including local travel agents, stakeholders from resorts, guest houses, hotels, and government representatives, to foster collaborative idea generation and address current challenges faced by the tourism industry. […]
MATATO responds to tourism minister: Denies misinformation and assures transparency
The Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has expressed deep concern and categorically denied recent accusations of misinformation made by Minister of Tourism, Dr Abdulla Mausoom, regarding the association’s November edition monthly newsletter. In a strong response, MATATO seeks to clarify the integrity of its data and extends an offer to educate […]
Maldives tourism in precarious state, MATATO says
The Maldives Association for Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) on Thursday unveiled the findings of a recent survey highlighting the fragile state of the country’s tourism industry. MATATO’s President, Abdulla Giyas, presented the results of the survey, which involved more than 2,000 participants, at a press conference. Notably, these participants included not only local […]
Debt, weak policies affect Maldives’ tourism, investor appeal, new MATATO report warns
The Maldivian economy is in a fragile state primarily caused by a dollar crisis and excessive government expenditure, with negative impacts on the local tourism sector and investor interest in the destination, a new study by the Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) said on Thursday. The report, based on extensive qualitative […]
Maldives Travel Awards 2023 open for nominations
Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has announced the highly anticipated opening of nominations for the Maldives Travel Awards 2023. The prestigious awards ceremony aims to recognise and celebrate excellence in the Maldivian travel and tourism industry. Nominations for the awards will close on July 10. The Maldives Travel Awards 2023 will […]
