The Maldives Association of Travel Agents & Tour Operators (MATATO) has announced the launch of an AI productivity workshop for the Maldives tourism industry, scheduled to be held on Sunday, 15 February 2026, starting from 08:00 hrs.
This one-day pilot programme is designed as an industry-wide capacity-building initiative, aimed at equipping tourism professionals with the knowledge and practical skills required to use artificial intelligence (AI) safely, responsibly, and productively in day-to-day operations.
AI is already widely used across the tourism sector; however, incorrect or unsafe usage can expose guest and business data, leading to legal, reputational, and operational risks. This workshop focuses on helping participants improve communication quality, operational efficiency, and decision-making, while ensuring compliance and ethical use of AI technologies.
programme highlights
Participants will gain practical insights and skills in:
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Safe and compliant AI usage practices
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Reducing administrative workload
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Improving professional communication quality
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Enhancing decision support for supervisors and managers
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Building confidence in responsible workplace AI usage
training structure
The workshop will be delivered as a one-day programme covering:
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AI fundamentals and tool navigation
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Compliance, privacy, and risk management
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Safe data handling and anonymisation
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Practical prompting techniques for productivity
strategic partners and member benefits
MATATO confirmed that members of the following strategic partner organisations will be eligible for a special discounted participation fee:
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National Hotel & Guesthouse Association (NHGAM)
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National Boating Association of Maldives (NBAM)
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International Halal Tourism Organisation (IHTO)
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International Student Identity Card (ISIC) holders
participation fees
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Standard participation fee: USD 150
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Strategic partner member fee: USD 100
(Applicable to members of NHGAM, NBAM, IHTO, and ISIC)
event partners
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Official travel partner: Ace Travels Maldives
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Official host partner: Mookai Hotel
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Supporting partner: Resort Life Travel
The workshop will bring together stakeholders from across the tourism ecosystem, including travel agents, tour operators, guesthouses, boating operators, resorts, and young professionals. This initiative reinforces MATATO’s ongoing commitment to strengthening industry capability, promoting responsible technology adoption, and ensuring future readiness of the Maldives tourism sector.
