Under this campaign, the ultimate target is to make Maldives the first fully vaccinated tourism sector in the world. Along with the unique geographical formation of the islands which offer natural physical distancing, and the stringent health and safety measures in place, a fully vaccinated tourism sector will become an added advantage in encouraging tourists to visit the destination.

The campaign was launched during a special press event held on April 28 organized by Visit Maldives and the Ministry of Tourism. The event was joined by the minister of tourism, minister of state of the ministry of health, secretary general of guesthouse association of Maldives and vice chairman of Maldives Association of Tourism Industry.

Speaking at the ceremony, minister of state, Ministry of Health, Dr. Shah Abdulla Mahir stated that over 65 percent of the eligible Maldivian population have received the vaccine and over 90 percent of the eligible tourism industry is vaccinated.

Afterwards, MMPRC presented the esteemed delegation with a special ‘I’m Vaccinated’ badge. The badge will be presented to members of the tourism industry who have received the prescribed dose(s) of the COVID-19 vaccine.