Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/ Visit Maldives) in partnership with 1000UT has successfully hosted a dedicated Destination B2B networking event in Budapest, Hungary on 26th September 2024. Along with Visit Maldives, 6 representatives from 3 companies from the Maldives tourism industry participated in the event, namely Robinson Maldives, Kandima Maldives, and Intour Maldives. This event aimed to strengthen the Maldives' brand presence in the Central & Eastern European market and connect with potential agents and buyers in the region.
Partnering with 1000UT, one of Hungary's largest tour operators since 2001, Visit Maldives brought together 40 Hungarian travel agents to explore the Maldives as a premier destination. The event took place at UP Hotel Budapest and featured presentations from our destination partners. These presentations provided Hungarian travel agents with valuable insights about the Maldives tourism industry, allowing them to experience the destination firsthand and gain a deeper understanding of our diverse offerings, along with the specific products and services of the participating properties.
"Together with 1000UT, we were delighted to host this B2B event in Hungary," said Ibrahim Shiuree, CEO & MD of MMPRC. "The Maldives had seen a steady increase in arrivals from Eastern Europe, and this event highlighted our commitment to further strengthening our relationship with the Hungarian travel trade." Attendees had ample time to networ.