Vacation Expo 2025 draws massive crowds, closes on a high note

The sixth edition of the leading travel and tourism exhibition in the Maldives, Vacation Expo has wrapped up successfully.

Sunday marks the final day of the Vacation Expo 2025 that was held at Central Park, Hulhumalé.

The sixth edition of Vacation Expo 2025 was organized by Highrise Private Limited.

This year’s event saw a great turnout, with strong interest shown from tourism pros both from Maldives and around the globe.

The event kicked off on April 17. It was inaugurated by Minister of Tourism and Environment Thoriq Ibrahim.

Since it kicked off, the event has attracted thousands of visitors daily, with more than 40 exhibitors offering a wide array of travel and tourism services from guesthouses and resorts to airlines, medical tourism providers, and even government travel initiatives.

This year’s exhibitors include embassies of India and Indonesia, Tourism Malaysia, hospitals from Malaysia and Thailand, and leading local travel operators.

The expo offered a one-of-a-kind space for networking, collaboration and discovering the latest travel trends, bringing industry pros and curious travelers to explore exciting destinations and services under one roof.

Ace Travels Maldives came onboard as the main sponsor of the event, with support from co-sponsors Inner Maldives, Ace Aviation Services, and Voyages Maldives.

The expo also earned the backing of leading industry associations including the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI), Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO), and National Hotels and Guesthouse Association of Maldives (NHGAM).

With the Vacation Expo 2025 coming to a close on Sunday night, visitors are encouraged to take full advantage of the final hours, whether it is to meet travel experts, plan their next escape, or explore new destinations and healthcare travel opportunities.