Ryoko Maldives, in collaboration with Planet Travel Center (Bulgaria), is currently hosting an exclusive familiarisation trip for Bulgarian media representatives. Taking place from 9th to 19th August 2025, this initiative aims to increase destination awareness and position the Maldives as a preferred luxury travel destination for the Bulgarian market.

During the 10-day journey, the participants will experience first-hand the Maldives’ exceptional hospitality, stunning natural landscapes, and diverse leisure offerings. The itinerary features stays at some of the country’s most renowned resorts, including Finolhu, a Seaside Collection Resort, Alila Kothaifaru Maldives, Ozen Life Maadhoo, Ozen Reserve Bolifushi, and W Maldives, with activities ranging from marine adventures and wellness experiences to cultural encounters and sustainable tourism showcases. Ryoko Maldives extends its sincere gratitude to all participating resorts for their generous support and warm hospitality in hosting the delegation, contributing significantly to the success of this initiative.

This media trip is strategically designed to strengthen the Maldives’ presence in Bulgaria’s growing luxury travel segment. Coverage generated from the visit will appear in top-tier outlets and platforms such as Forbes Bulgaria, Banker Special, Liderite, Destinations, bg.tourism, inspiring Bulgarian travellers to choose the Maldives for their next holiday.

Bulgaria is an emerging market for the Maldives, showing steady growth in visitor interest. This familiarisation trip complements ongoing promotional efforts in Eastern Europe, which include collaborations with tour operators, media partnerships, and participation in key international travel events. 

Planet Travel Center, one of Bulgaria’s leading tour operators, has extensive expertise in arranging Maldives holidays, which is among the top destinations for the company and its clients.