Marriott International in the Maldives has concluded a multi-city showcase in India, held across Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore, as part of its ongoing efforts to promote the Maldives as a preferred premier destination and showcase the immersive experiences available at Marriott Bonvoy Portfolio of Resorts in the Maldives.
The roadshow brought together over 250 travel trade partners and 25 top tier publications, seasoned journalists and contributors, creating a valuable platform for dialogue, collaboration, and future planning. Each city stop included a combination of sales missions to engage with key travel agents and tour operators, and media get togethers aimed at storytelling and awareness-building around the Maldives and Marriott Bonvoy Portfolio of Resorts in the Maldives.
Whilst this marks the first combined market initiative under Marriott International, it builds on the groundwork laid by individual resorts that have actively engaged with the Indian market over the years. This collective effort signals a renewed and strategic focus on deepening relationships and driving long-term growth in the region.
As part of this initiative, Marriott International in the Maldives reaffirmed its commitment to ongoing collaboration—exploring opportunities such as familiarization (FAM) trips, joint marketing campaigns, and tailored travel packages designed to meet the evolving preferences of modern Indian travelers. The events also highlighted the Maldives’ continued appeal as a dream destination — from its private island, luxurious overwater villas and serene beaches to the culturally rich experiences that Marriott Bonvoy Portfolio of resorts carefully curate for guests.
“India is one of our most valuable source markets, and this first roadshow is a vital step in deepening our engagement,” said Peter Foreman, Senior Area Director, Sales, Marketing and Distribution – Singapore & Maldives at Marriott International. “This is not a one-time effort. It’s about building a foundation for sustained growth, driven by trust, knowledge sharing, and mutual value with our commercial partners and media, and to showcase the Maldives not just as a destination, but as an experience that resonates with modern Indian travelers.”
During the media events, Peter also shared key insights from The 2025 Intentional Traveler Report—a study conducted by the Luxury Group by Marriott International among affluent travelers from India, Australia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, South Korea, and Japan. The findings provided valuable perspective into shifting traveler behaviors, preferences, and expectations, with a strong emphasis on meaningful travel, wellness, personalization, and sustainability—areas where Marriott International in the Maldives continues to lead.
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