Visit Maldives Corporation, in collaboration with Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), extended a ceremonial welcome at Velana International Airport for a 1,000-member corporate offsite delegation from India. Organised by Pickyourtrail, a prominent travel platform in the Indian market, the large-scale visit reinforced the Maldives' standing as a leading destination for corporate and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) travel from one of its most pivotal source markets.
The delegation, comprising top-performing employees and high achievers, was hosted at Sun Siyam Olhuveli between 10 and 21 July 2025. VIP arrivals commenced on 11 July and continued in staggered phases through 13 July, according to Visit Maldives Corporation. Guests were greeted with a traditional 'boduberu' performance, bespoke welcome gifts, and personalised salutations offered by Visit Maldives Corporation representatives.
The scope and scale of the gathering underscored the Maldives' growing capacity to accommodate high-profile MICE travel. Seamless facilitation and carefully integrated cultural elements contributed to an experience tailored to the expectations of Indian corporate travellers pursuing premium destinations.
Pickyourtrail's selection of the Maldives further signalled the country's resonance with India's corporate travel sector. Known for its technology-driven approach to personalised itineraries, the platform's presence reflected the broader trust Indian travellers continue to place in the destination. an impression strengthened by Visit Maldives Corporation's sustained engagement across the market.
India remains firmly positioned among the Maldives' principal source markets. Building on this momentum, Visit Maldives Corporation has deepened ties with key stakeholders across the Indian travel industry to maintain visibility across leisure, incentive, and group travel segments. Current campaigns include strategic partnerships with Make My Trip and TBO, complemented by a high-profile celebrity endorsement featuring Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif in her capacity as Global Ambassador for Visit Maldives.