The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) held an exclusive media meet to inform the local media about the Visit Maldives Storytellers' Conference 2023. The event is set to be held until June 2. The media meet was an opportunity for local journalists to ask questions regarding the conference, and to learn about the selected participants and the unique experiences that await them.
Participants for the Visit Maldives Storytellers’ Conference 2023 were selected through a social media competition held between February 25 and March 27. MMPRC called on content creators, bloggers, influencers, journalists, travel writers, and media professionals from around the world to create a unique piece of content showcasing their content creation skills while answering the question What is your dream vacation in the Maldives? on their Instagram or Facebook accounts and submit it to the storytellers’ conference website. The 50 winners, representing over 20 different nationalities and ethnicities, were selected by a judging panel. The winners include three Maldivians as well. They won invitations to attend the conference, as well as three days and two nights of authentic experiences in eight unique regions of the Maldives.
The Visit Maldives Storytellers’ Conference 2023 is styled under the Redefining MICE concept and will be held in a relaxed atmosphere on the beach at Crossroads Maldives. The conference features interesting discussions with renowned international storytellers on relevant and trending topics such as sustainable efforts in tourism. Attendees at the conference can take part in breakout sessions where they can learn about sustainable tourism, culture and heritage and fisheries.
The conference will also feature pop-up stalls showcasing authentic Maldivian products and the skill of the talented local artisans. A gala dinner has been arranged for the storytellers, speakers, and VIP guests at the Crossroads Maldives Beach Club, featuring live music and more. At the end of the conference, the winners of the social media competition will have the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the beauty, experiences, and hospitality of the Maldives. Participants can enjoy experiences ranging from snorkelling with mantas and whale sharks to watersports, culinary tours, island-hopping, and even sandbank picnics. The sideline experiences will be conducted at eight different regions of the Maldives, each with its distinctive features, activities, and experiences.
The Visit Maldives Storytellers’ Conference 2023 promises to be an exciting and informative experience for the 50 selected participants and other invited professionals. The conference is angled to promote the Maldives as a destination, while simultaneously promoting the different tourism segments, products, and unique experiences available in the Sunny Side of Life. The sideline experiences will provide a unique opportunity to promote the diversity of the regions of the Maldives while providing opportunities for local tourism Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in those regions.