The Island Hopper roadshow, held at the Sahara Star Hotel in Mumbai on September 18, 2024, brought together 27 leading luxury hotel partners, offering a unique platform for showcasing premium properties from Mauritius and the Maldives. With a mix of leisure and luxury resorts participating, the event aimed to connect travel partners with ocean-side opportunities and help them discover new networking possibilities within these popular island destinations.
The event witnessed an overwhelming response, with over 800 travel agents attending the show. The wide array of showcased properties included a blend of iconic and boutique resorts.
Participants had the exclusive chance to interact with top hotel partners and discover their latest offerings. The highlight of the event was a raffle draw, where lucky winners walked away with complimentary stay vouchers to some of the most coveted resorts. The raffle prizes included:
• A villa stay at Villa Nautica, Maldives
• A stay at Centara Mirage, Maldives
• A stay at The Standard Hurawalhi, Maldives
• A luxury getaway at The Emerald, Maldives
• A stay at Ravenala Attitude, Mauritius
• A tropical retreat at Le Meridien Ile Maurice, Mauritius
• A stay at Coco Bodhu Hiti, Maldives
• A stay at Hard Rock, Maldives
• A stay at Kandima, Maldives
Commenting on the success of the event, Ankush Nijhawan, Co-Founder of TBO.com, said, “The Island Hopper Roadshow is a testament to our commitment to empowering our travel partners with the best opportunities. By showcasing some of the finest properties from the Maldives and Mauritius, we aim to provide our partners with the tools to expand their offerings and meet the growing demand for these sought-after island destinations. The overwhelming response from the agents is proof that the industry is ready to embrace new possibilities and enhance the travel experience for their customers.”
This event served as a fantastic opportunity for travel partners to expand their portfolios and enhance their offerings in the increasingly popular island destinations. With a focus on promoting world-class properties, the Island Hopper Roadshow proved to be a success, creating lasting business relationships and fostering new opportunities in the tourism and hospitality sectors.
