MMPRC Delegation Highlights Maldives’ Investment-Ready Appeal in New York

(IN SHORT) At the New York Tourism forum on 16 June 2025, MMPRC and the Maldives’ UN Mission presented the archipelago as a prime destination for strategic industry partnerships. The delegation—led by Abdulla Ghiyas Riyaz and Ibrahim Shiuree and attended by Special Envoy Dr Mohammed Waheed Hassan—used the platform to highlight the Maldives’ economic progress and investor-ready stance. A compelling video showcased collaboration opportunities. With the U.S. market ranking seventh in 2024 and eighth in 2025, MMPRC has already advanced its U.S. engagement through a familiarisation trip, participation in the Travel & Adventure Show, and a Discover Maldives webinar. The corporation remains committed to fostering long-term partnerships that underpin sustainable tourism development.

(PRESS RELEASE) MALE’, Maldives, 2025-Jun-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), also known as Visit Maldives, teamed up with the Permanent Mission of the Maldives to the United Nations in New York to take part in the New York Tourism forum on 16 June 2025. The delegation showcased the Maldives as a top-tier partner for strategic tourism ventures, with the event graced by the presence of the President’s Special Envoy, Dr Mohammed Waheed Hassan. Leading the MMPRC contingent were Board Chair Abdulla Ghiyas Riyaz and CEO & Managing Director Ibrahim Shiuree.

This high-profile gathering offered an ideal stage to highlight the nation’s strong economic momentum and to present the Maldives as a progressive, investment-ready destination. The MMPRC team engaged directly with key industry stakeholders to promote flagship tourism and investment initiatives, underscoring the country’s eagerness for enduring collaborations. A dynamic video presentation—featuring stunning destination footage and Partnership opportunities—captivated attendees and reinforced Visit Maldives’ brand promise.

The United States remains a pivotal market, ranking seventh for Maldivian tourism arrivals in 2024 and currently holding eighth place in 2025. To bolster its U.S. outreach this year, MMPRC has organized a familiarisation trip, participated in the Travel & Adventure Show, and hosted a Discover Maldives webinar. MMPRC reiterates its dedication to forging robust alliances through events like this forum, which fuel the sustainable growth and ongoing prosperity of the Maldives’ tourism sector.

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SOURCE: Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC)