Male’ Maldives, 23rd October 2023 – Villa Travels is proud to announce that they have taken on the esteemed role of the general sales agent for China Eastern Airlines. This pivotal agreement was officially sealed with the signature of their General Manager, Sofwan Mahmood, representing Villa Travels, and Wayne Wu, General Manager of the China Eastern Airlines Singapore Branch.
Speaking with Minivan News, Sofwan Mahmood expressed his enthusiasm for this partnership and its profound implications. He highlighted that this collaboration enables them to offer the full spectrum of services, including tickets, directly from China Eastern Airlines through Villa Travels.
Sofwan went on to emphasize that this agreement is a gateway for China Eastern Airlines to extend its services to the Maldives, marking a significant milestone in the journey of enhancing travel options for their valued customers.
China holds a paramount position in the Maldives’ tourism industry, having steadily grown to become the second largest source of tourists in recent years. In fact, as of the current year, China has officially claimed the title of the second largest contributor to the Maldives’ booming tourism sector, with a notable 153,989 Chinese tourists visiting the country. This remarkable growth speaks to the enduring allure of the Maldives as a preferred destination for travelers from China
