Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) has announced request for proposals seeking a host property for next year’s largest destination marketing event, ‘The Visit Maldives Storytellers’ Conference 2023’.

The Storytellers’ Conference is scheduled to begin on May 7, 2023 to promote the destination and showcase the various unique experiences offered by the Maldives.

According to MMPRC, the conference aims to position the Maldives beyond the traditional sun, sand, and sea whilst increasing awareness of its MICE and sustainable tourism segments among influencers, bloggers, and travel writers.

The event is set to bring together over 50 international travel writers, four celebrity speakers, and 10-20 Maldivian journalists to promote and sell the Maldives effectively and efficiently in their respective markets.

According to MMPRC, partnering with them on the venture will come with certain benefits, including:

- 5-8 minutes will be given to the host property for a presentation on their property/business during the conference, giving international exposure via over at least 50 travel writers from across the world.

- The host property will be included on all marketing materials of the conference throughout the event period.

The pre-bid meeting for interested properties will be conducted at the MMPRC office, located on the fourth floor of H. Zonaria building, at 10:00 am on Dece,ber 7. Interested parties have till 10:00 am on December 14 to submit bid proposals for the project to MMPRC office.

Clarifications relating to bidding documents and the scope can be inquired by mailing [email protected] on or before 10:00 am on December 12.

MMPRC has also issued individual RFPs to hire parties to develop branding for the conference, to develop a dedicated website, and to hire a party for the pre-event photography, videography and production purposes.