The Maldives Association of Travel Agents & Tour Operators (MATATO) is set to conduct a groundbreaking AI Productivity Workshop tailored for the nation’s tourism industry on Sunday, February 14, 2026, beginning at 08:00 hrs.
This pioneering one-day capacity-building initiative represents a significant step forward in equipping tourism professionals across the Maldives with essential skills to harness Artificial Intelligence safely, ethically, and effectively in their daily operations.
Addressing Critical Industry Needs
While AI tools have become increasingly prevalent throughout the tourism sector, improper or unsafe implementation poses serious risks to both guest privacy and business security. Unregulated AI usage can inadvertently expose sensitive data, leading to potential legal liabilities, reputational damage, and operational vulnerabilities.
The MATATO workshop directly addresses these concerns by providing comprehensive training on responsible AI adoption-enabling participants to enhance communication quality, streamline operations, and make more informed decisions while maintaining strict compliance and ethical standards.
What Participants Will Learn
The intensive training programme will deliver practical, actionable knowledge across several key areas:
Core Benefits:
- Safe and compliant AI implementation practices
- Significant reduction in administrative workload
- Enhanced professional communication standards
- Improved decision-support capabilities for supervisors and management teams
- Greater confidence in responsible workplace AI integration
Curriculum Coverage:
- AI fundamentals and effective tool navigation
- Compliance frameworks, privacy protection, and risk management
- Secure data handling techniques and anonymization protocols
- Practical prompting strategies to maximize productivity
Strategic Partnerships and Special Rates
MATATO has partnered with leading industry organizations to extend special participation rates to their members. Professionals affiliated with the following Strategic Partner organizations are eligible for discounted registration:
- NHGAM – National Hotel & Guesthouse Association of Maldives
- NBAM – National Boating Association of Maldives
- IHTO – International Halal Tourism Organisation
- ISIC – International Student Identity Card holders
Registration Fees
Standard Registration: USD 150 per participant
(Includes lunch, tea, and coffee throughout the day)
Strategic Partner Member Rate: USD 100 per participant
(Available to members of NHGAM, NBAM, IHTO, and ISIC cardholders)
Event Partners
MATATO acknowledges the generous support of the following event partners:
- Official Travel Partner: Ace Travels Maldives
- Official Host Partner: Mookai Hotel
- Supporting Partner: Resort Life Travel
Building Industry Resilience
The workshop is designed to unite stakeholders from across the entire tourism value chain—including travel agents, tour operators, guesthouse managers, boating operators, resort personnel, and emerging young professionals.
This comprehensive approach reflects MATATO’s ongoing commitment to strengthening industry capabilities and ensuring the Maldivian tourism sector remains competitive, innovative, and future-ready in an increasingly AI-driven global marketplace.
For registration and further information:
Contact: MATATO Secretariat
Event Date: Sunday, February 14, 2026
Time: 08:00 hrs onwards
Venue: Mookai Hotel, Malé
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