Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/ Visit Maldives) is proud to announce its participation as the official destination partner for the prestigious 7th Air Services Congress 2024. The announcement was made during an event held at the Noovilu Seaplane Terminal of Velana International Airport, recently. The event saw participation from the CEO and Managing Director of Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), deputy managing directors, senior management, and the partners. This highly anticipated event is scheduled to take place from July 9th to 11th 2024, at Kurumba Maldives, with 300 delegates from various regions of the world.

The Air Service World Congress 2024 is set to be the first aviation route development event in the Maldives, bringing together international delegates for face-to-face discussions about the future of the aviation sector on one platform, gaining brand recognition for Velana International Airport and Maldives as a destination.

CEO and Managing Director of Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), Mr. Ibrahim Shareef Mohamed said that “President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has prioritised the development of Velana International Airport with a visionary Masterplan and this plan will drive national prosperity through aviation development, congruent with the growth of our tourism sector. Velana International Airport will be at the core of this transformation, expanding alongside our booming economy. This expansion will attract more connections between Velana and the world. “Visit Maldives is anticipating new partnerships and expanding networks, increasing both air service to local islands and the number of visitors welcomed each year. Today the Maldives stands on the cusp of a new era in air travel. Visit Maldives is excited to have the recognition that we have as positioning Velana International Airport and the Maldives not just as a destination but as a distinctive must-visit location on the global map.

As the Destination Partner, Visit Maldives’ collaboration with the Air Services Congress 2024 reinforces our dedication to promoting the Maldives as a top-tier travel destination and a strategic partner in the global aviation sector. We are enthusiastic about drawing significant attention to the Maldives, further boosting our tourism industry and contributing to the country’s economic growth.