In celebration of World Tourism Day and National Tourism Day in Maldives, Maldives Legend has begun specific efforts in facilitating employment opportunities for Maldivian women to work in the liveaboard sector.
Maldives Legend is a Maldivian brand operating under Maldives Holiday Collections that provides services where people can experience the natural beauty of Maldivian waters.
Maldives Legend taking the initiative to provide additional opportunities in the tourism industry for women is an effort that began before they inaugurated the brand's latest vessel, the "Maldives Legend Y" as they set to begin their trips in the middle of October.
In addition to giving women the opportunity to serve as crew members of the vessel, Maldives Legend said that training in the workplace, strategic and permanent positions for improving skills will be facilitated via the vessel for Maldivian women.
Maldives Legend believes that Maldives' tourism industry should be further developed by Maldivians being active in various positions in the industry, and by facilitating good opportunities for them on the front lines. The company also highlighted that even though the role of women in Maldives' tourism industry has expanded, the number of women working on safaris is relatively low.
Maldives Legends' hope via these efforts is for women who want to work in the tourism industry in the long-term to get the opportunities they want to move up in the tourism industry.
Maldives Legends' press release reads that the future of Maldivian tourism is for it to become an industry where everyone has an equal opportunity, and while World Tourism Day and National Tourism Day in Maldives is being celebrated, Maldives Legends' aim is to prioritize those who will shape the next chapter of the industry, rather than only recognizing what has been done until now.
"Opening up new paths for Maldivian women to work in the safari industry with Maldives Legend Y as a medium is a very big dream of ours. This is not just so that they can participate in this industry," the statement reads.
"Instead, we want to find them long-term opportunities so they can advance in their career."
Maldives Legends shared a video on social media in relation to their initiative. An important message was shared in the video, encouraging women in the industry and facilitating opportunities for society to reach new heights.
The video also highlights the important role tourism businesses operating in Maldives can have in creating good job opportunities for Maldivians.
Maldives Legends' initiative is meant to take part in discussions at the national level regarding the future of Maldivian tourism, and to increase brand shares. This includes finding more opportunities for Maldivians, and facilitating career advancement specifically for women as the tourism industry grows.
