The Maldives entices meeting and event planners to convince clients to mix business with leisure. Photo Credit: Visit Maldives
As business travel recovery gains momentum, the Maldives Marketing and
Public Relations Corporation is currently spearheading the Redefining
MICE campaign to highlight the unique MICE opportunities in the
destination.
A "laidback" destination to ignite imagination
In
keeping with the current trend of the corporate retreats comeback,
corporate gatherings are increasingly taking place in nature or natural
surroundings, to encourage an easy flow of ideas and stimulate
discussions.
Natural geography affords privacy and safety
The
Maldives' location in the Indian Ocean makes it accessible not only for
guests coming from Asian countries but also for those from Europe. With
tourism properties on private islands, itineraries can shift from
business meeting mode to recreation or relaxation in a heartbeat. In
addition, because of the geographical nature of the islands, privacy and
safety measures are in place and easily enforced.
Technology and MICE services in place
Hotels,
resorts, and even yachts and liveaboard boats in the Maldives are
equipped with high-speed Internet and other conveniences, as well as
services and professional teams, necessary to facilitate meetings and
conferences, whether hybrid, virtual or fully offline.
Balance business and leisure
Because of the
islands' natural setting, unique activities and experiences can be built
into corporate event itineraries. These include an island castaway
theme for a teambuilding activity or snorkelling with turtles or manta
rays during a meeting break.
Think outside the four walls for meetings
With
the diversity of tourism products available in the islands, MICE in the
Maldives doesn't need to be so confined within the four walls. Meetings
and conferences, campfire discussions, townhalls, and teambuilding games
can happen with an abundance of fresh air, sun, sand and sea breezes,
or under a sky full of stars.