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Statement by the Association of Travel Agents (ATA) of the Maldives

The Association of Travel Agents of Maldives expresses its concerns regarding the current negative and divisive exchanges on social media between individuals from both India and the Maldives. We wish to emphasize that the Maldives highly values its strong and historic relationship with India, a bond that is deeply rooted and enduring. While disagreements may occasionally occur, we are committed to the lasting strength and resilience of our ties. We believe that through open dialogue and mutual understanding, we can overcome any temporary challenges and strengthen our bonds. Together, let us foster a spirit of unity and collaboration. 🤝🇲🇻🇮🇳

Embracing the New Year with Serenity and Splendor - Wishing You a Joyful 2024 from the Association of Travel Agents. Discover the tranquil beauty of the Maldives.

We are thrilled to announce the Endorsement Partnership of ATA Maldives for

We at the ATA are thrilled to congratulate you on becoming the Managing Director of the Maldives Marketing & PR Corporation (MMPRC). Your leadership promises a vibrant future for the “Visit Maldives” brand. We eagerly anticipate the innovative ideas you will bring to enhance the Maldives as a top travel destination.

Wishing you great success in your new role. We look forward to collaborating with you!

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Executive Board Members of the Association of Travel Agents (ATA) met with Attorney General, Uz. Ahmed Usham, to deliberate on the formulation of Travel Agency Regulations, exchange industry concerns and knowledge, and offer potential solutions for consideration in the drafting process. The objective was also to to expedite the protection promised by HEP for local travel agencies.

Ata Executive Board members participated Maldives investment forum with Tourism stakeholders in Mumbai going to held on 15th March 2022

We are excited to participate in IND-MDV Travel Connect - a webinar organized by the High Commission of India to bridge the gaps between Indian and Maldivian Travel Associations.

Date: 13th October 2020
Time: 1000 (MDV), 1030 (IST)

Stay tuned for updates!

World Tourism Day industry stake Holders statement,

Representatives of ATA met the Tourism Minister of Maldives - Dr. Abdulla Mausoom this morning to address the implementation of travel agency regulation which aims to protect rights and interests of local travel agencies.

http://atamaldives.org/ata-meets-tourism-minister/

ATA Meets Tourism Minister – ATA Maldives Representatives of ATA met the Tourism Minister of Maldives – Dr. Abdulla Mausoom this morning to address the implementation of travel agency regulation which aims to protect rights and interests of local travel agencies.

Post immense strategic contemplation and reviews by ATA along with 6 NGO’s namely Guesthouse Association of Maldives (GAM), Maldives Association of Travel Agencies and Tour Operators (MATATO), National Boating Association of Maldives (NBAM), Association of Travel Agents (ATA), Maldives Association of Yacht Agents (MAYA), Divers Association of Maldives (DAM)the collective aim to reopen borders by July has materialized enhancing economic revival post a four month long great depression.

http://atamaldives.org/maldives-to-open-borders-on-15th-july-2020/

Maldives to Open Borders on 15th July 2020 – ATA Maldives Post immense strategic contemplation and reviews by ATA along with 6 NGO’s namely Guesthouse Association of Maldives (GAM), Maldives Association of Travel Agencies and Tour Operators (MATATO), National Boating Association of Maldives (NBAM), Association of Travel Agents (ATA), Maldives Association...

The Maldives is one of the worst-hit economies by the COVID-19 pandemic with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) projecting an 8.1 percent contraction in GDP in 2020.


http://atamaldives.org/save-lives-and-livelihoods-motif-of-the-travel-industry/

Save Lives and Livelihoods – Motif of the Travel Industry – ATA Maldives The conference held by ATA on 3rd of May was attended by stakeholders of the tourism industry and parliamentarians to contemplate further upon the economic situation of Maldives.

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Economic Minister Uz Fayyaz Ismail meets digitally with tourism industry organizations who are working together .

The following members from organizations took part in the meeting.

Mr. Afrah , President, National Boating Association of Maldives

Mr. Nasih , President , GAMaldives

Mr. Suood . President , Matato - Pata Maldives Chapter

Mr. Ashraf , President , Divers Association of Maldives

Mr. Mohamed Ali , Vice President . ATA Maldives

Mr. Riyaz , Vice President , Maldives Association of Yacht Agents

ATA collaborates with industry leaders to address through daily discussions on Zoom – A digital conference application.

Stay tuned for updates!

http://atamaldives.org/covid-19-ata-collaborates-with-industry-leaders/

ATA Maldives On 25th March 2020, Maldivian Government announced a lockdown in response to the rising number of COVID-19 cases bringing the tourism industry to halt and leaving tourism establishments in a state of flux.

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How effective are the existing relief measures?

http://atamaldives.org/travel-industry-raise-concerns-on-the-effectiveness-of-finance-and-simulation-measures/

Travel Industry Raise Concerns on the Effectiveness of Finance and Simulation Measures – ATA Maldives On 2nd May 2020, members of ATA gathered for a virtual discussion to address the downsides of COVID -19 pandemic which has resulted in losses of more than a billion in tourism industry alone.

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Planning to have new strategy for moving forward,

ATA Maldives Announces New Executive Board Members Founded in October 2014 ATA Maldives represents the interests of travel agencies and tour operators in Maldives. Main purpose of ATA Maldives is to serve the tourism industry and to ensure a better future for travel agents in Maldives and to strengthen the travel industry.

New Executive Board of have been appointed today.
Yousuf Riffath - President (Capital Travels )
Mohamed Ali - V. President( Falim group CEO)
Mohamed Riyaz - V. President(Lets go Maldives CEO)
Mohamed Haris - Secretary General( former MD of MMPRC
Rasha Ahmed - Deputy Secretary General
Dr.Ahmed Adham Abdulla - Legal Advisor(former MD Of MTCC
Abdul Rasheed Nafiz - Spokes Person( Former Transports authority chairman)
Mohamed Ali - Public Media (in Maldives CEO)
Ahmed Shaushaan - Treasurer( MD maldives holiday collections)
Ibrahim Shareef - Public Relation ( executive director of Furaveri Maldives)

ATA ge raeesakah anekaa ves capital Riffath Maldives News Leader

'Visit Maldives' hits London streets Maldives has launched a marketing campaign in London, showcasing the destination at railway stations and buses. Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) said the campaign includes 40 digital advertisements featuring Maldives, displayed on screens at bus stops near busy train st

The Maldives welcomes 1 million tourists in the first half of 2019 The Maldives has welcomed 994, 733 tourists at the end of July 2019. The 1 millionth tourist to the Maldives arrived in the country on 2nd August.

Great news to all ATA members!

We are very excited to announce that ATA has partnered up with Qatar allowing all of our members to enjoy discounted airfare booked through Qatar. These discounted fare are subjected to all ATA members and their immediate family members.

Together with Qatar, we look forward to provide the utmost services to all our ATA members.

For more information on the discount rates, please contact [email protected].

Tourist Arrivals to Maldives Increases by 16.8% in February 2019 - Ministry of Tourism

Tourist Arrivals to Maldives Increases by 16.8% in February 2019 - Ministry of Tourism Tourist Arrivals to Maldives Increases by 16.8% in February 2019 FileActionFebruary.pdf  Download  Jan 2019.pdf  Download  News release February 2019.pdf  Download  

An amazing initiate which could help to strengthen the tourism industry as a whole. Continuous support and cooperation between industry partners, experts and the general public could help to reform the industry for better in the future.

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ATA had our second meeting on January 15th 2019 with the legal team of Ministry of Tourism to discuss further regarding the Regulation for Local Travel Service Providers. The meeting highlighted on importance of new regulations to be incorporated into the existing regulations to protect the interests of the Local Travel Service Providers in Maldives.

Members at ATA would like to take this opportunity to thank Hon. Ali Waheed and his team at Tourism Ministry for continuous support.