Tourism Authority of Thailand has signed up as a Gold Partner of the upcoming Vacations Expo 2017.
The partnership was confirmed by the authority’s office in the Indian city of Mumbai.
This will be the first event in the Maldives attended by the authority, which is responsible for the promotion and marketing of Thailand as a tourist destination amongst both international and local travellers.
Meanwhile, state tourism promotion company Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has also endorsed the event.
Several big names, including major travel industry stakeholders, airlines, tour operators, guesthouses and regional destinations, have already confirmed their participation at the expo, which would be held from July 6-8 in capital Male. The confirmed parties include Islamic pilgrimage agents like Musafireen and Hajj Corporation, local tour operators Kraken and Voyages Maldives, guesthouse Vinorva and Indian travel agent Holiday Kerala.
The year’s edition will also include a Visit and Win segment that offers visitors the opportunity to win exciting travel packages, including Umrah trips.
The annual travel trade show brings together leading travel companies, hoteliers, airlines, tour operators, travel agents, online travel companies, liveaboards, cruises, dive operators and other travel marketers under one roof. Exhibitors can display various attractive travel packages and services.
The expo is organised by leading event management company Highrise, which has successfully delivered several local and international events, including Maldives Travel Awards, Maldives Film Awards, Maldives Living Expo and Sounds of Maldives.