Various events have been planned for the upcoming World Tourism
day in the Maldives by Ministry of Tourism.
Numerous successful brands and businesses in the tourism
industry such as Crown and Champa Company, Villa Groups, Universal and several other
resorts will be sponsoring the world tourism day activities. The sponsorship
was handed over during the conference held on Thursday regarding the events.
Seven main activities will be carried out, informed the
Tourism Minister, Ali Waheed. On 26th September, the celebrations
will start with a canoe race in which male and female participants are
separated in teams. The canoe race will be from Vaavu Keyodhoo to Vaavu Fulidhoo
for the women team while the men team will be racing from Vaavu Fulidhoo to
Vaavu Thinadhoo. The event will be concluded with a dinner night at Keyodhoo, showcase
of fireworks and some traditional activities.
In order to break the world record for Most people free
diving simultaneously, an attempt will be made by the Maldives to free dive
simultaneously with 500 divers. Presently, Veronica, Italy holds the record
with 280 people since 2009. William Trubridge, World Free-Diving Champion will
be participating in the event held at Baros Lagoon on 27th September.
On 27th to 28th September, a tourism
job fair will be held at Male City under the motto of "Tourism and Jobs: a
better future for all" targeted at youngsters providing necessary information about
the vast opportunities in the tourism industry.
The foundation for the tourism visitor center at R.
Angolhitheem will be laid on October 1st in addition to a display of
fireworks at MaleCity. The visitor center will help to promote traditional
locations and guesthouse tourism in the Maldives.
Local students will be provided with the chance to visit and
discover the services of Ministry of Tourism in addition to clarifying any
doubts on the Tourism Open Day, October 2.
A Kids Football Fiesta with the participation of Male, Hulhumale
and Villimale will be organized on 3rd October in association with
the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment, Football Association
of Maldives and Ministry of Education. Best player of the tournament will be granted
the chance to train with the under 13 national team squad of Spanish Soccer
School playing for the Intercontinental Cup which will be held in Dubai next
year. MÃchel Salgado, the former real Madrid captain of Spain will be taking
part in the event to choose the best player.
On the last day of celebrations, a conference will be held to
discuss the improvements needed to be made on specific parts of the industry
including, security, job opportunities in addition to launching a platform for
the local artists in the tourism industry. The night will end with the Official
Gala Night dinner held at Paradise Island Resort & Spa.
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