The Cocoon Collection, in collaboration with celebrated kite-flying champion Edy Angelino, presents a spectacular event at the Hulhumale’ Synthetic Track on August 23, 2024, from 16:00 to 18:00 hrs.

The Kite Festival will showcase impressive performances from leading international kite artists from Italy, Canada, China, and Brazil. These skilled performers will dazzle audiences with breathtaking aerial manoeuvres and synchronised displays, promising an unforgettable experience.

This event is an excellent opportunity for families and children to enjoy a vibrant celebration of kite flying. Following the inaugural International Kite Festival held at Joy Island from August 19 to 22, 2024, The Cocoon Collection continues its tradition of hosting memorable Kite Festivals, with previous successful events held at Cocoon Maldives in 2017 and 2018.

Join in for a day filled with fun, creativity, and aerial artistry at the Hulhumale’ Synthetic Track. This festival will offer a unique chance to appreciate the elegance and joy of kite flying amidst a lively atmosphere and colourful displays. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a captivating event that promises to inspire and entertain.

The Cocoon Collection is dedicated to delivering exceptional hospitality and creating unforgettable experiences for guests from around the globe.

Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/ Visit Maldives) and Fliggy, China’s leading online travel platform under Alibaba group, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen and amplify the Maldives’ destination presence in the Chinese market.

MMPRC’s Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Ibrahim Shiuree, and Vice President of Fliggy, Tong Teng, signed this agreement as a collaboration with Villa Resorts, at a ceremony held at Villa Nautica on 18 August 2024. This significant partnership between Fliggy and MMPRC will help promote and uphold Maldives as a premier destination in the Chinese market.

“I want to express my deepest gratitude to Fliggy for their partnership and to all our stakeholders here for their support. I have no doubt that our combined efforts will lead to another successful year for the Maldives Tourism Industry.” highlighted Ibrahim Shiuree, CEO and MD of MMPRC.

Fliggy is among the top leading online travel platforms in China. We are hoping this collaboration will stand out in promoting our destination and maintain our market position as a key source market in addition to promoting various tourism segments from the Sunny Side of Life.

By collaborating with Villa Resorts to host the signing ceremony at Villa Nautica, Visit Maldives aims to underscore the Maldives’ appeal as an ideal location for MICE travel, events, and conferences.

“We deeply value the strong relationship between our two countries and appreciate the love the Chinese people have for the Maldives,” said Minister of Tourism, Ibrahim Faisal. “This partnership is a wonderful opportunity to build on that connection”

MMPRC is committed to working closely with our stakeholders and partners to maintain and elevate Maldives’ allure among key markets globally. Visit Maldives seeks to expand market reach, diversify tourism segments, and drive significant growth in tourist arrivals by joining forces with the tourism industry. The Maldives continues to be a top destination for Chinese tourists. This alliance marks a remarkable union, aiding Visit Maldives in maintaining the Maldives as the World’s Leading Destination and updating and showcasing the latest news from the Sunny Side of Life to the Chinese market.

Tourism in Addu, the southernmost region of the Maldives and a former British protectorate, will be promoted in the United Kingdom, according to Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal.

Speaking at the Destination Addu 2024 symposium, where efforts to develop a comprehensive city brand for Addu were launched, Faisal emphasised the city’s historical significance and the need for branding to elevate it in the global tourism market.

Faisal noted the ongoing presence of British-era sites in Addu and highlighted the heritage ministry’s plans to rehabilitate these locations as tourist attractions.

The minister stated that promotional activities would focus particularly on the British market, and the Addu City Council plans to participate in the World Travel Market (WTM) fair in the UK.

Faisal reaffirmed support from the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) for promoting tourism in Addu, stressing that the brand would capture the culture, aspirations, and potential of the tourism industry in the region.

The minister also underscored the importance of establishing direct flights to Addu to help operationalise resorts and enhance tourism development in the area.