TheTourist360’s Fourth "Travel with Anitha Sampath" Maldives Edition

The travel organiser TheTourist360 announced the successful completion of the fourth edition of its celebrity‑hosted group travel programme, "Travel with Anitha Sampath," which ran from 15 October to 18 October 2026 in the Maldives. The four‑day, three‑night itinerary accommodated 28 participants drawn from Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karnataka and was hosted by Tamil actress and television personality Anitha Sampath.

Travellers were lodged at ICOM BLUE Hotel on Maafushi Island and experienced a full‑day Shark Bay excursion, speedboat transfers, sunset night‑fishing and a barbecue dinner. The package was priced at ₹34,500 per person, exclusive of flight tickets, and included breakfast and all scheduled activities.

The fourth batch also featured travel content creators, notably the digital platform Village Database and Puducherry‑based social‑media influencer Suji Venkatesan, whose presence introduced a digital‑content dimension, enabling real‑time documentation and sharing of the destination’s attractions.

Programme History and Pricing Evolution

  • First edition (11 Oct 2023 – 30 Oct 2023): 30 women travellers; package price ₹19,999 per person.
  • Second edition (25‑28 July 2024): 38 participants; package price ₹29,999 per person.
  • Third edition (28 April – 1 May 2026): 34 travellers; package price ₹32,999 per person.
  • Fourth edition (15‑18 Oct 2026): 28 participants; package price ₹34,500 per person.

Across the four editions, the cumulative number of participant places reached 130.

Organiser’s Objectives and Future Outlook

TheTourist360 states that the initiative is designed to make international group travel more accessible by handling accommodation, local transfers, sightseeing and scheduled activities, thereby simplifying logistics and fostering interaction among participants. The presence of Anitha Sampath is highlighted as a key draw, leveraging her fan base to create a community‑oriented travel experience. Looking ahead, TheTourist360 plans to develop additional group travel opportunities, maintaining its focus on organised itineraries, destination experiences and community participation.