Maldives Integrated Tourism Development Corporation (MITDC) has announced the second edition of the Savaadheetha Dhathuru yacht rally will be held next year.
The first ever yacht rally in the Maldives, titled Savaadheetha Dhathuru, was held from February 5-20, as part of the events held to mark the 50th anniversary of the tourism industry of the Maldives. The event was a collaboration of MITDC, Ministry of Arts, Culture and Heritage, and the Civil Company of Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF).
Following the success of the first edition of the event, MITDC announced the decision to conduct a second edition of the event next year. Speaking to PSM News, Managing Director of MITDC Mohamed Raaid revealed the corporation had aimed to conduct the event as a series, despite only announcing one edition of the event initially. He said the success of the first edition has helped to launch a second edition of the event, which will be held in 2023.
Speaking further, Raaid revealed participants of the yacht rally had travelled to six islands in Haa Alifu Atoll and were able to experience the hospitality, culture and lifestyle of Maldivians through the trip. He added the rally was able to fulfill its purpose of promoting and marketing islands as travel destinations by allowing tourists to tour their historic and cultural sites.