New edition of 'Maldives Traveller' released

2009 edition of 'Maldives Traveller' has released by Minister of tourism and civil aviation Dr. Abdulla Mausoom on 18th September 2008, to coincide with the beginning of JATA World travel fair in Tokyo, Japan.

The launching of 'Maldives Traveller' was held at Hotel Nikko in Japan, at the Maldivian dinner reception hosted by the Maldives Tourism Promotion Board. Several travel agents, tour operators, media from Japan and JATA travel fair delegates from Maldives participated in the event.

'Maldives Traveller' is annually published premier guide for people eager to explore the Maldives with its unique Resorts Islands, history, culture, people and attractions. The 2009 edition has included new resorts opening in 2008 and early 2009.

The 'Holiday in the Maldives' section provides information how to spend a holiday in the Maldives plus well-known surf breaks; 'Maldives Resort Catalogue' covers the resorts in the Maldives; 'Diving in the Maldives' covers basic information on diving, most popular dive sites in the country and commonly seen fish by diving and snorkelling; 'The Maldives' section highlights its history, culture, festivals, Maldivian way of life etc. and finally 'Guide to Male' and Atolls' covers attractions and sights to see in capital Male' and the Atolls.

And plus the English language version has included 'Maldives Traveller Forum’, which includes, letters from readers, a tale from traveller, an interview with former Minister of tourism and little bit history of beginning of Maldives tourism etc.

'Maldives Traveller' is available through its partners and distributors worldwide and as well online on www.maldives-shopping.com

Tropical Paradise has started publishing Maldives guides by educating travellers’ needs since 2002. Now these guides are available in six different languages, English, Japanese, Russian, Italian, German and French. Tropical Paradise hopes to introduce Chinese and Korean Languages versions in 2009.

Source: www.visitmaldives.com