SEA Company introduces leading Maldives resorts to key players in the Russian luxury travel market

On September 23, SEA Company hosted a business dinner in central Moscow to showcase a premium Destination Management Company (DMC) and leading luxury resorts from the Maldives. The event took place just ahead of Luxury Travel Mart, a key professional event in the luxury travel sector.

SEA Company brought together at a single table representative from leading tour operators and concierge services, companies responsible for generating over 60% of the tourist flow from Russia to the Maldives. The attendees included key decision-makers for the Maldives destination, as well as those responsible for product development and managing travel flows.

The highlight of the evening was a series of presentations by nine hotels showcasing their concepts, unique product features, and opportunities for the Russian market ahead of the 2027 winter season: Amilla Maldives, JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa, Coco Bodu Hithi, The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort, Meliá Whale Lagoon Maldives, SAii Lagoon Maldives, NH Collection Maldives Havodda Resort, Conrad Maldives, and Hard Rock Hotel Maldives. Ryoko Maldives, a Maldives-based DMC, also gave a presentation outlining the possibilities for organizing premium island getaways and detailing their DMC services. The evening was moderated by Andrey Shemyakin, Managing Partner at SEA Company.

"We deliberately chose the format of an intimate business dinner; it allows us not only to introduce market representatives to the hotels but also to create a space for meaningful dialogue between resort representatives, the DMC, and Russian partners. It was crucial for us to gather the specific specialists who make direct decisions regarding the Maldives and determine which hotels and products are presented to Russian travelers," noted Olympia Anuryeva, Head of Sales at SEA Company.

The business dinner was part of SEA Company’s systematic efforts to develop the Maldives destination and strengthen direct ties between international hotels and key B2B partners in Russia and the CIS. Organizing targeted business meetings with tour operators, travel agencies, and premium concierge services is a core component of SEA Company’s representation and promotion services for hotels and DMCs.

"For us, it is not the sheer number of contacts that matters, but their quality. When representatives from leading resorts sit down with specialists who genuinely influence sales for the destination, the result is not merely a presentation, but the start of a substantive professional dialogue. We believe this approach is the most effective for promoting luxury products," added Olympia Anuryeva.

Holding the event just before Luxury Travel Mart allowed participants to continue their professional dialogue at one of the most significant events on the market and discuss future collaboration opportunities with Maldivian resorts and DMCs.