“My Virtual Maldives" by Visit Maldives

Saturday 3rd of April 2021

April 1, 2021 marks the day Visit Maldives launched its very first virtual event management platform, ‘My Virtual Maldives’. Armed with the latest in tech features such as AI-powered matchmaking, smart Lead Generation, Virtual Booths, Hybrid Engagement & Networking Tools, Real Time Support, Live Video Calls & Text Chat, Secured 1 on 1 Meetings Video Meetings with Screen Share, Networking Lounge (2, 4 or 10 people), Fully branded Auditorium with Live Chat, Poll & Q&A, Unlimited Attendees can attend at any given time, Do business in your Time Zone & Local Language as well as Games & Contests for longer Attendee Engagement, this platform takes audience engagement and networking to a whole new level.

As you step into the website, you are greeted by the Isles Main Lobby landing page of the platform. Immediately be transferred to the breathtaking setting of Maldives and immerse in its unique charm with 3D graphics displayed on the page. This is also the navigation portal to the other various other different areas of the portal.

Themed and designed around the ‘movie under the stars’ concept offered in luxury resorts of the Maldives, the Barefoot Beach Conference is designated for webinars, virtual conferences and livestreams. Those attending virtual exhibitions can take a tour through the over-water villa inspired Sunny side Exhibition Hall.

In the Maldives, unique takes on a whole new definition and underwater dining is one of the most exclusive experiences in the destination. It is also the concept of design for the Underwater Networking Suite where r one-on-one meetings can be held during events for r attendees to interact virtually during the events through comments and likes, and the contest area for raffle draws.

Additional services such as translation services, interactive features for engagement and the support function assists visitors across the platform in navigating with ease.

Visit Maldives has planned several virtual events on the platform targeting key travel trade markets throughout the course of the year. A digital-first strategy has helped greatly through the virtual world in leaving a mark on the target markets which is reflected today in the tourist arrival numbers. The launch of My Virtual Maldives is a big step forward in marketing the Maldives as a tourist destination. The platform will further the marketing efforts to revitalize Maldives tourism in the face of the pandemic.