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Al Shaali Marine Maldives signs up as Gold Partner of Travel Trade Maldives 2019

Al Shaali Marine Maldives has signed up as a Gold Partner of Travel Trade Maldives (TTM) 2019.
The sponsorship was finalised on Monday with the signing of an agreement by Ismail Shareef, Operations Manager at Al Shaali Marine Maldives, and Dr Hussain Sunny Umar, CEO of event organiser Maldives Getaways.
Al Shaali Marine Maldives is a joint venture between Al Shaali Marine Dubai and Coastline Investments Pvt Ltd. The main branch of Al Shaali Marine in UAE was established in 1979 and is considered to be a pioneering manufacture in the manufacturing of fibreglass boats and yachts.
TTM 2010 will take place from 11 – 13 June 2019.
The third edition of the first and largest international trade show in the Maldives will witness the participation of over 100 properties from the Maldives, including top resorts, hotels, airlines and other key stakeholders of the industry. Organisers expect leading 200 operators from the top 30 source markets to participate in the fair.
TTM, which was launched in 2017 by local PR firm Maldives Getaways, aims to facilitate the tourism industry of Maldives to reach the ultimate target of two million tourists per year with over USD 3.5 billion in receipts by the end of 2020.
TTM consists of four components: prescheduled meetings, TTM Travel Summit, Maldives Supplier Expo, and a gala night.
Prescheduled meetings offer a platform where industry professionals are provided with the opportunity to meet and interact with world-renowned travel agents and tour operates and allow them to grow their businesses within one of the most lucrative and leading travel destinations in the world.
The Maldives Supplier Expo, which was held for the first time in 2018, is an invitation-only event, where exhibiting companies can meet key decision makers, including engineering directors, head chefs, procurement managers and chief financial officers from all over the Maldives. Exhibitors and visitors can pre-schedule meetings via a special software before the event, giving potential buyers an excellent opportunity to get an overview of offers in the industry.
TTM Travel Summit is an invitation-only event that brings together thought leaders, stakeholders and senior decision-makers from the Maldives tourism industry. This year’s summit will focus on “Travel Technology and Analytics,” which will help the travel industry to unleash analytics, dynamic pricing, digital and AI potential to deliver unstoppable customer loyalty and profit.
Meanwhile, the Gala Night is an invite-only gathering featuring an elegant multi-cultural banquet, live music and the chance to network with industry stakeholders.
Business
Villa Resorts hosts over 200 travel agents from India to showcase its transformation

Villa Resorts, a leading Maldivian resort group, recently hosted a series of events for over 200 travel agents from India.
The events were held to highlight the company’s recent rebranding and to familiarise travel agents with the significant changes made as part of its strategic Blue Ocean Shift.
Villa Resorts has a significant market presence in India, and the events were part of the company’s ongoing efforts to work closely with its partners to showcase its transformation and enhancements in its products and services.
The familiarisation events drew over 200 participants, making it one of the largest series of events for travel agents ever hosted by a Maldivian resort group.
Villa Resorts plans to continue hosting similar events throughout the coming year to promote its growing portfolio of resorts to the Indian market.
Business
‘Get Charged and Win’ promotion: Four draws, countless winners, more to go

The ‘Get Charged and Win’ promotion, which launched with great fanfare on June 23, continues to captivate audiences across the nation with its promise of incredible prizes and adrenaline-pumping excitement. As Coca-Cola moves forward, the company has announced not one, but four draws that have rewarded lucky winners with exciting prizes!
The ‘Get Charged and Win’ promotion has been a huge success, with dozens of lucky winners taking home amazing prizes, such as Benelli motorbikes, helmets, and Charged drink cases. The promotion, which started on June 23, has been attracting customers from all over the Maldives, who have been enjoying the refreshing taste of Charged caffeinated beverage and the thrill of scratching their cards to reveal their codes.
So far, four draws have taken place, each one broadcasted live on Television Maldives (TVM) at 9:30pm. The winners of the Benelli motorbikes were Mohamed Adam, MD Musharraf, Mohamed Rasel Hossain and Ahmed Zahir who were ecstatic to receive their prizes and thanked Charged for making their dreams come true. The winners of the helmets and drink cases were also delighted with their rewards and encouraged others to join the promotion.
But don’t worry if you haven’t won yet, because there are still more chances to win! The ‘Get Charged and Win’ promotion is not over yet. That means you still have time to grab your favourite Charged drink, scratch your card, and send your code to 2626 via SMS.
As the exciting journey continues, there are two main draws left in this thrilling event, scheduled for September 24 and October 20. You could be the next lucky winner of a Benelli Leoncino 250 motorbike! But the excitement doesn’t stop there; be sure to keep an eye out for the daily draws, with winners announced regularly on the @ChargedMaldives Instagram page. You could stand a chance to win a Charged branded helmet, or a Charged drink case.
Charged, a ground-breaking addition to Coca-Cola Maldives’ beverage portfolio, is available in 250 ml, in 100% recyclable aluminium cans, in line with our packaging strategy to use 100% recyclable packaging material. The caffeinated beverage is now widely available at major retail outlets, hotels, restaurants, and cafes throughout the Maldives.
Business
JEN Maldives Malé by Shangri-La unveils Oro’s 100% Arabica Rose Coffee

JEN Maldives Malé by Shangri-La has introduced a special coffee to their collection – Oro’s 100% Arabica Rose Coffee. This latest addition to the menu of Jen’s Kitchen On-the-Go aims to provide coffee lovers with the unique and delicate taste of Oro’s Arabica Rose.
The hotel was alive with excitement on Thursday evening with the launch of Oro’s 100% Arabica rose. Media personnel and coffee enthusiasts were treated to an exclusive tasting experience of freshly brewed Arabica Rose Coffee along with some tasty finger foods.
The highlight of the evening was a lucky draw giveaway, extending an invitation for all the guests to participate and win a Skechers Maldives voucher and coffee voucher from Jen’s Kitchen On-the-Go.
Oro’s Arabica Rose Coffee is now available at Jen’s Kitchen on-the-go. It is the perfect spot to refuel with coffee, tea, freshly squeezed juices, or a light bite. Customers can now enroll to become a Shangri-La Circle Member and earn points with every purchase at Jen’s Kitchen On- the-Go and enjoy the rewards at Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts worldwide.
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