A media team from Indonesia has arrived in the Maldives on a familiarization trip aimed at promoting adventure and dive experiences available in the destination.

The team will stay in the Maldives from 23rd to 28th June 2022, at the invitation of Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC).

The team includes representatives from prominent Indonesian publications, and are staying in Kuramathi Maldives, Pullman Maldives Maamutaa and Mercure Maldives Koodoo where they will experience Maldivian hospitality, gourmet cuisine, and the unique experiences and services available in these resorts. 

MMPRC states that the trip will help promote the dive segment of the Maldives, showcasing dive facilities and relevant experiences. Through this trip, MMPRC will be able to promote the Maldivian tourism products, including resorts, hotels, guesthouses, and liveaboards, to the Indonesian market.

Additionally, they highlight that they will also be able to market the unique geographic aspects of Maldives' scattered islands, the one-island-one resort concept, and the safety and seclusion that Maldives offers tourists.

The participants of the trip will share social media posts and write articles about their experiences in the Maldives, expected to reach 30 million potential travelers from Indonesia. 

The trip is conducted as part of MMPRC's marketing strategy for the Indonesian market. This strategy is based on promoting the Maldives by building greater brand awareness as one of the safest destinations, and by providing coverage and digital visibility in Indonesia.

Prior to the pandemic, in 2019, Maldives welcomed over 4 thousand tourists from Indonesia, while 2021 saw over 950 arrivals from this market. From January till April 2022, there have been 365 arrivals from Indonesia.  MMPRC plans to hold several marketing activities this year for Indonesia and other countries in South-east Asia in order to increase arrivals from this region.