Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has launched a major campaign with global travel marketplace Skyscanner, to promote the country as one of the safest destinations in the world for tourists.

This three-month campaign will target the UK, as well as the Italy and Russia markets; all of which were the top three key markets prior to the closing and re-opening of the Maldives’ borders on 15 July 2020.

The campaign aims to assure potential travellers and those who are looking forward to visiting the Maldives again, that it remains one of the safest destinations during this unprecedented time. The campaign will focus on highlighting the unique geographical formation of the island nation and the isolation and seclusion it provides as a result.

Owing to the natural dispersion of islands, social distancing is ensured and islands less crowded, these natural features are only available in a select few destinations, including the Maldives and provide a safe and peaceful escape for holidaymakers. The campaign is expected to reach 50 million people across the three markets, which will in turn increase brand awareness and visibility, enticing more tourists to visit the Maldives.

Following the UK government adding the Maldives to its safe travel list, Skyscanner observed an impressive 282% increase in searches, highlighting underlying demand to travel.

Under this campaign, a page will be dedicated to the Visit Maldives tourist board on Skyscanner platforms, targeting the three markets in their native languages. Through this page, content will showcase different experiences for tourists and show them that the Maldives is a unique and exclusive destination.

After almost four months of border closure due to COVID-19, the Maldives re-opened to international travellers in July 2020 and welcomed back tourists fully prepared with strict safety measures in place. A global campaign called ‘Rediscover Maldives…the Sunny Side of Life’ was launched on this occasion, aiming to make tourists more aware of the travel situation and the measures taken under the ‘new normal’ guidelines.