Reethi Raajje campaign unites communities in Laamu Atoll for climate action and waste management
The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI), in collaboration with Parley Maldives, hosted a series of events in Laamu Atoll as part of the Reethi Raajje – ރީތި ރާއްޖެ campaign. Supported by the Laamu Atoll Council, Gan Council, and Hamad School, the campaign continued its mission of environmental sustainability and cultural preservation through engaging activities […]
Reethi Raajje Campaign concludes successful events in Addu, Fuvahmulah
Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI), in collaboration with Parley Maldives, held two significant events as part of the Reethi Raajje campaign. Focused on environmental sustainability and cultural preservation, these events in Addu City and Fuvahmulah City engaged communities and schools through various educational and hands-on activities. The Addu City event on November 24, 2024, […]
MATI Insight hosts strategic masterclass led by Mark Pollard
The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) hosted the second edition of MATI Insight, featuring a strategy masterclass titled *”Sweathead Masterclass: Strategy is Your Words”* conducted by Mark Pollard. The session, held on November 17, 2024, at the Crossroads Maldives Event Hall, attracted over 75 participants. The workshop focused on enhancing participants’ strategic and planning […]
MATI opens registration for Strategy Masterclass with Mark Pollard
The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) has announced the opening of registration for the 2nd Edition of MATI Insight, a Strategy (Marketing) Masterclass titled “Sweathead Masterclass: Strategy is Your Words,” led by Mark Pollard. The event will take place on Sunday, November 17, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Crossroads Maldives […]
MU Maniku calls for increased flights to remote atolls to boost tourism
The Maldives Association for Tourism Industry (MATI) Chairman, Mohammed Umar Maniku (MU Maniku), has emphasized the need for increased flight connectivity to remote atolls to expand tourism in the Maldives. Speaking at a panel discussion on Tourism Day, MU Maniku, a veteran of the tourism industry, highlighted that the lack of adequate flights poses a […]
New foreign currency exchange regulations ‘unacceptable’, MATI says
Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) has raised concerns over the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA)’s new foreign currency regulations, stating that the association’s objections were not considered in the final version of the regulation. In a statement issued following the MMA’s press release on Tuesday, MATI emphasised that the proposals presented by the Authority during […]
Visit Maldives, MATI sign agreement to strengthen collaboration
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/ Visit Maldives) and the Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen collaboration and amplify destination marketing efforts. “We are delighted to formalise this important collaboration with MATI,” said Ibrahim Shiuree, CEO and Managing Director of MMPRC. “MATI’s extensive industry […]
MATI holds inaugural edition of knowledge-sharing event series
The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) on Tuesday hosted the inaugural edition of MATI Insight at H. Meeruma, Male’. Apart from MATI members, high-ranking officials from both the Ministry of Tourism and the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) participated in the event. MATI Insight is a series of knowledge-sharing events aimed at […]
Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) holds its 34th Annual General Meeting
The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) held its 34th Annual General Meeting at Kurumba Maldives today, with a total of 100 members in attendance. The day’s events began with a welcome address from the Chairman of MATI, Mr. Mohamed Umar, who also presided over the session. The agenda included an address from the Secretary […]
MATI Member Forum 2023 addresses critical challenges in Maldives tourism: Climate change resilience, resort employment, and industry performance
On 14th December 2023, the Maldives Association of Tourism industry (MATI) concluded the 2nd edition of the MATI Member Forum. The event took place at H.Meerumaa, Male’ and was attended by senior Government officials and Members of MATI. Senior Governmental officials included the Minister of Climate Change, Environment and Energy Hon. Thoriq Ibrahim, Minister of Economic Development […]
MATI launches revamped member portal
The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) has launched its revamped MATI Member Portal. The MATI Member Portal is a resource centre exclusive to MATI members which contains comprehensive data sets with regard to tourist arrivals, travel receipts, fight movements, tourism based tax collection, etc. The revamp includes improvements to functionality, mobile view and access […]
Hotelier Maldives holds GM Forum 2016
The GM Forum saw the attendance of 20 general managers and over 52 other delegates including resort owners, government officials and key businessmen.
