Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the 2024/25 term on Wednesday.
During the meeting, a new executive board was elected to guide the association’s activities and initiatives.
The elected board members are:
- Abdulla Ghiyas Riyaz, President
- Mohamed Khaleel, Vice President
- Mohamed Shaz (Waleed), Vice President
- Abdulla Suood, Secretary General
- Ibrahim Didi, Treasurer
- Ahmed Arshad, Board Member
- Mohamed Mauroof, Board Member
- Ignaz Mansoor, Board Member
- Ibrahim Nizam, Board Member
- Asad Riza, Board Member
Abdulla Ghiyas Riyaz (President), Mohamed Khaleel (Vice President), Mohamed Shaz (Vice President), Abdulla Suood (Secretary General), Ibrahim Didi (Treasurer), Ignaz Mansoor (Board Member), and Ibrahim Nizam (Board Member) retained their positions on the MATATO Executive Board through re-election.
MATATO, established in 2006, continues to play a vital role in promoting Maldivian tourism locally and internationally. The newly elected executive board aims to further strengthen MATATO’s contributions to the tourism industry, enhance the representation of travel agents and tour operators, and address challenges in the rapidly evolving travel landscape.
The association’s AGM also provided a platform to review the achievements of the previous term, discuss ongoing projects, and outline strategic goals for the upcoming year.
MATATO is recognised for its commitment to advocating for the interests of its members, promoting destination Maldives globally, and fostering collaboration between key stakeholders in the tourism sector.
