We go, the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has partnered with Visit Maldives to promote Middle Eastern travel to the Maldives.

After the borders were temporarily closed to contain the spread of the coronavirus, the Maldives reopened the borders to all international travelers on July 15, 2020. Tourists do not need to be quarantined upon arrival. However, you must submit an online health declaration form within 24 hours prior to departure and must provide a negative COVID-19 PCR test result obtained within 96 hours of departure.

In February, the Maldives Ministry of Tourism posted a record 96,881 arrivals, showing the country is on the path to tourism rebound.

The country coped very well with the outbreak and received the Safe Travels Stamp from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) in recognition of its efforts to implement improved health and safety measures. A nationwide vaccination campaign was launched on February 1st.

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With GCC markets expected to be among the first to recover, travelers from the region will be invited east

This partnership focuses on promoting the Maldives as one of the most popular travel destinations in the market through content-driven campaigns on the digital and social media platforms, as well as through virtual activities in preparation to maintain the destination’s presence.

“With the Middle East market showing promising and arriving numbers after the lock-up period, launching a joint marketing campaign with Wego – one of the best-known and well-known companies in the region – is sure to result in steady conversion numbers and greater relocation from the GCC region towards our island nation “, explained Thoyyib Mohamed, Managing Director of Visit Maldives.

“This campaign would also ensure that the Maldives is promoted not only as a romantic destination, but also as a vacation spot for families and solo travelers. We are definitely excited about this collaboration and hope that our efforts to promote the Maldives will be successful. “”

Travelers can enjoy a seamless travel experience within the natural distance of the islands and the strict security measures the country applies to ensure the safety of all travelers. Visit Maldives continues to work hand in hand with Maldives Immigration and the Department of Tourism to ensure travelers have a safe and uninterrupted experience from arrival to departure.

Mamoun Hmedan, Managing Director of MENA and India at Wego, said: “The Maldives are widely recognized for their efforts to make the island a safe travel destination. It is a very diverse destination and it will bring you to the sunny side of life. We look forward to partnering with Visit Maldives for many years to bring our users the best travel experience. ”

With a total of 1,196 islands, the country offers the most romantic island experiences in the world with exquisite activities and packages from island hopping and visiting local villages to surfing, dolphin watching, diving and snorkeling amid a variety of water and adventure activities, full of fascinating beaches and overwater villas in front of a turquoise blue sea Sea animals.