Maldives { Maldive Islands }

Maldives Hotel and Trade Exhibition 2008, Travel News »

Maldives Hotel and Trade Exhibition 2008 (MHTE) encourages all local companies big and small involved in the hospitality industry to participate. To help truly represent the entire tourism and hospitality industry, participation to this event is FREE. This exhibition provides an equal platform for National, Regional and International companies to present their products and services directly to those involved in the hospitality industry. This will help to exchange ideas, and increase quality, competitiveness and bring better standards to the tourism and hospitality industry.

Maldives Hotel and Trade Exhibition 2008 (MHTE) is also about show-casing Maldivian companies to international professionals in the trade sector. Maldives tourism industry was has grown exponentially, since its establishment in 1970’s. Just in three and a half decades, the industry has become the main source of income and livelihood of the people of the Maldives. Today, there are 89 resorts in the Maldives with a bed capacity of over 17,000, providing world class facilities for tourists whose annual arrival figure exceeds 600,000. Recently Maldives has been chosen as the Indian Ocean’s Leading Destination by the World Travel Awards (WTA - Shanghai 2008). Male’ International Airport, Maldives won the “Indian Ocean’s Leading Airport” award.

Maldives Hotel and Trade Exhibition 2008 (MHTE) brings a number of diverse varieties of traders across the globe to the very door steps of Maldivian trade and commerce. This opens up whole new opportunities for both local and international traders.

Maldives Hotel and Trade Exhibition 2008, Travel News »

Maldives Hotel and Trade Exhibition 2008 (MHTE) was initiated by the Maldives National Chamber of Commerce to bring Organizations in the tourism and hospitality together with international companies that cater for the hospitality industry. From its humble beginning, five years ago, it has now expanded into one of the biggest hospitality exhibitions in Asia with thousands of trade professionals drawn together from all sectors of the trade industry.

This year’s exhibition includes representations from over fifty companies from countries that are as far as Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore as well as many companies from neighbouring countries (SAARC Countries), India, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan.

Maldives Holiday Reviews »

Maldives is a chain of 20 atolls consisting 1190 islands, each surrounded by a unique coral reef and lagoons with different shades of blue. These coral reefs are enriched with brightly colored fishes and other marine life that is sure to leave you speechless. Apart from the wonderful undisturbed marine life, tourists chose Maldives as their dream holiday destination because of its magnificent white sandy beaches and the tropical environment.

One can have full certainty that he will not run out of activities to do, during his stay in Maldives. Cruising, diving and snorkeling, surfing, variety of water sports and enjoying the world-class spas are among the many other that will make your stay here unforgettable.

If you are in search for something truly different to do during your holiday then, Maldives provide that as well. If you want to spend the whole of your vacation in the sea, surrounded by nothing but clear blue water filled with never before seen under water life then you should try cruising. A holiday on a cruise boat in the Maldives is often said to be the best way to truly experience the unique magnificence and harmony of this tropical paradise. Holidaying on a cruise boat gives you the opportunity to sample various dive sites and see different island and it also allows you to appreciate the unique beauty of different resorts. These vessels are fully equipped with diving equipment with standard accommodation and facilities, but some offers deluxe accommodation with modern conveniences.