Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has launched the first edition of Maldives Travel Agents Guide .

The exclusive publication which will serve as platform to market, promote and advertise local travel agents and tour operators was officially launched by Tourism Minister Moosa Zameer at the ongoing Arabian Travel Market(ATM) in Dubai.

"This is the first Maldivian travel publication launched exclusively for travel agents and MATATO takes pride in creating this platform for its members who will benefit  from having the opportunity to expand and strengthen their marketing outreach." Reads a statement by MATATO

The purpose of the new publication is to have a distinctive  list of local travel agents that international buyers and travellers can explore and navigate  through. Listing on the guide is free of charge for all MATATO general members.

With Travel Agents Guide, MATATO now serves two annual  publications exclusive for the travel industry. MATATO's Travel Agent Guide will be published annually and distributed in all the major international travel trade fairs and exhibition.

MATATO is non-profit membership organisation exclusive to Maldivian  travel enterprises that exhibits regularly  at International Travel fairs and Exhibitions while also hosting roadshows and creating  business networks for destination marketing. 

With more than 70 members, MATATO  features diverse membership representing Tourist Resorts, Hotels Brands, Guest Houses, Airlines and other travel service  providers as associate members.  MATATO is  also the organisers of Maldives Travel Awards, the highest  recognition in Maldives Travel Industry, established in 2011.