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Visit Maldives Corporation

VMC
Marketing and Media
Reg No: C-0509/2011

About

Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) is the State-owned enterprise mandated to promote the Maldives as a tourist destination worldwide under the brand “Maldives” and slogan “Maldives… The Sunny Side of Life”. Operating as an independent and autonomous body under the governance of a Board of Directors appointed by the President of the Maldives, VMC actively markets the Maldives in key global markets with an integrated 360-degree marketing approach. VMC’s key activities include travel trade shows; roadshows; media/Influencer/celebrity/trade familiarisation trips; brand visibility campaigns; digital marketing; global campaigns; travel agent training programmes; PR and media programmes and joint marketing campaigns with stakeholders/service providers. VMC also has appointed PR and trade representation across 15 key global markets. Under VMC’s purview, the Maldives has gained immense recognition, accolades, and awards in the international tourism arena. The highlight of our achievements include securing the most prestigious tourism industry title in the world for five consecutive years; the World’s Leading Destination of 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024 at the World Travel Awards. In addition to this, Maldives was honoured as the World’s Leading Green Destination 2024, marking the first year winning this prestigious title.

Mission

Build and sustain a highly identifiable and recognizable Maldives brand that connects with today’s traveler mindset.

Vision

Be the most desired holiday destination in the world exemplifying timeless appeal.

Share Details

Type Entity Name Percent
Government The Government of the Maldives 100.00%

Company Secretary

Khadheeja Rashaa

Company Secretary

Board Members

Executive
Abdulla Ghiyas Riyaz

Chairman

GoM

Executive
Ibrahim Shiuree

Managing Director

GoM

Non-Executive
Maha Naseer

Director

GoM

Non-Executive
Aminath Vulau Mohamed Nazim

Director

GoM

Non-Executive
Abdul Sameeu Imad

Director

GoM

Non-Executive
Aishath Hameed

Director

GoM

Vacant Non-Executive

- - - - -

Director

GoM

Vacant Executive

- - - - -

Director

GoM

Vacant Non-Executive

- - - - -

Director

GoM

Board Composition

Maximum Appointable Directors

Appointed Directors

Gender Ratio

Vacant Directors