The Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has endorsed the Maldives Wellness Experience and Travel Media Event (An Island Hotel Conference), scheduled for May 2026.
The endorsement comes with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Partnership agreement between MATATO and Island Healers, an imprint of Soft Atoll (Maldives), the organizers of the event.
MATATO, a leading voice for travel professionals and tourism industry stakeholders in the Maldives, will leverage its extensive network and platforms to promote the event through both online and on-site activities. This collaboration aims to amplify the reach and impact of the two- day event.
The Maldives Wellness Experience and Travel Symposium 2026 (An Island Hotel Conference) will bring together leaders in the fields of destination marketing, hoteliers, local and international practitioners in the wellness economy, entrepreneurs and media. It will be an ideal venue for retreat planners and leaders to discuss new trends and insights in the global and international wellness and travel industries.
Scheduled for 26, 27th May 2026, the event will see a full day conference followed by a tour with stop overs and excursions for indigenous and local cultural experiences. There will be workshops and experience sessions with practitioners of the healing arts and ‘elders’ in the wellness economy sharing their experiences.
This (MoU) and partnership established between MATATO and Island Healers will seek to establish a cooperative framework for the promotion and development of the wellness tourism segment in the Maldives. The Parties share a mutual goal of positioning the Maldives as a leading wellness travel destination, aligned with national tourism growth priorities and sustainable tourism strategies.
“We are thrilled to partner with the Maldives Wellness Experience and Travel Symposium,” said Abdula Ghiyas, current President of MATATO. “This event is crucial for fostering growth in our local island communities and highlighting the incredible potential of the Maldives as a premier wellness destination. Our commitment is to ensure the symposium reaches all relevant industry players, driving meaningful discussions and partnerships.
” The symposium will offer attendees a platform for networking, skill development, and insight into the latest trends shaping the future of wellness and travel in the Maldives.
The organizers of the event, Island Healers by Soft Atoll, echoed similar sentiments about the event. “Maldives has been changing over the decades and our current branding and positioning may not be a true reflection of what is out there anymore. We are looking to have a collective exercise on what Maldives tourism may look like in the future, 5 years, 10 years from now as we evolve as a destination with the market.”
For more information, please contact;
marketing@softatoll.com or marketing@maldiveswellnessreview.net
Mobile/WhatsApp: +960 7353008, +960 7999008
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