A team of media officials representing various world-class publications from the Nordic region are in the Maldives for a familiarisation trip, on invitation from Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC / Visit Maldives) to experience luxury and gastronomy of the Sunny Side of Life. The team will stay in the Maldives from November 25 till December 1, 2022. Purpose of this trip is to establish the Maldives as one of the most preferred tourist destinations in the Nordic region and to promote the diverse experiences, specially the Luxury and Gastronomy segments of the Maldives. Ultimately, this trip is expected to promote the destination and strengthen its presence in the Nordic region.

Consisting of journalists, bloggers, and writers representing various world-class publications such as Søndag, Vagabond Reiselyst, Dagbladenes Bureau and Dagbladenes bureau, targeting a diverse audience in the Nordic market, this familiarisation trip will generate tremendous coverage showcasing the resplendent Maldives’ resorts and unique experiences, ranging from gastronomy and wellness to watersports and other unique experiences. Additionally, this trip will highlight the unique geographical advantage of having the islands scattered across the Indian Ocean and the unique one island-one resort concept, making the Maldives one of the safest holiday destinations in the world.

The team will be hosted at Sun Siyam Iruveli, Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fenfushi and Le Meridien Maldives Resort and Spa where they enjoy high-end adventures, the world-renowned Maldivian hospitality, unique experiences, and the different cuisines available at their host properties.

From January to November 14, 2022, Maldives welcomed 29,666 travellers from the Nordic region. MMPRC has been conducting several activities targeting this market including a campaign with Blixen tours and a travel trade webinar. There are several other marketing and advertising activities in the pipeline for the Nordic market for this year, such as more familiarisation trips, broadcasting partnerships, outdoor campaigns, print media campaigns and more.