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Destination Maldives
Maldives Tourism Promotion Board
where is the maldives?
• Maldives located on the equator
Located on the South West of Indian and
• 700km South West of Sri Lanka
• 3000 Km South East of Dubai
maldives: the island nation
• 99% water & 1% land
• 20 atolls
• 1,190 islands
• 89 Island resorts
• 202 inhabited islands
maldives: the island nation
• Area of 90,000 sq. km
• 100% Muslim country
• 300,000 people
• Language DHIVEHI
• Tourism across all atolls
tourism: industry facts
• Tourism started in 1972
• 1097 tourists visited Maldives in 1972
• 616,000 tourists in 2004 (highest)
• End of April 2007
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89 Resorts
10 hotels
26 Guest Houses
273 Travel Agents
122 Safari Vessels
tourism: industry facts
• Tourism contributes to 32% of GDP
• 25,000 direct employments
• 70% of Foreign exchange for Maldives
• Over 76% tourists from Europe
maldives: climate
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Nestling across the equator
Tropical weather
Temperature 28° C - 32° C
A never ending summer
Water temp 28°
Visibility 30 – 50 meters
the airport
• Free Visa on arrival
• Easy procedures
• No restrictions on any nationalities
transfers to the resorts
Speed boat transfers
Seaplane transfers
unique & strong selling propositions
• One island , one resort
• Self contained
• Total privacy
• Only tourists and the staff
stay on the resort
unique & strong selling propositions
• No vehicles, no sound to disturb
• Total relaxation, total serenity
• Natural and exotic islands
• Everything just a barefoot
walk away from the room
types of accommodation
• From standard beach bungalows to exclusive
accommodation
• From all inclusive to just BB
• Water bungalows
• Deluxe rooms with your own private Jacuzzi
• Stand alone water villas
• Just standard, more natural
• Safari cruises
• Dive safaris
what we promote about maldives
...the sunny side of life
...the colorful side of life
...the thrilling side of life
...the romantic side of life
...the spiritual side of life
what to do in maldives?
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Diving and snorkeling
Visit spas
Water sports
Island hopping / see the culture
Renewing vows and weddings
Surfing
Night fishing / big game fishing
Underwater spa treatment
Dine in an underwater restaurant
A visit to the capital, Male’
Cruising the atolls
why maldives?
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One Island – One resort
Easy access to dive spots
Underwater restaurant
Underwater Spa
World class services
Have your own beach / total privacy
89 islands and 122 safaris to choose your holiday
Cruise across 1000 islands
A whole island just for one honeymoon couple
Absolute safety
whats happens next?
• 35 New island announced for lease in 2006
• 2 community integrated hotels
• 5 additional domestic airports with resorts
• New autonomous tourism zone to be developed
. among 4 southern most atolls
questions ?
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