I Was There announces its key partners for the 2026 edition, taking place from 24–25 August 2026 at Finolhu, A Seaside Collection Resort and .Here – Baa Atoll Maldives.
An invitation-only gathering in the Maldives, I Was There brings together the global private luxury travel community through shared experiences, meaningful conversations and a setting designed for connection beyond the expected.
The key partners for I Was There 2026 include Finolhu, A Seaside Collection Resort and .Here – Baa Atoll Maldives as Host Partners, Trans Maldivian Airways as the Seaplane Partner, Mastercard Priceless as the Strategic Partner, and Intour Maldives as the Platinum Partner.
Finolhu, A Seaside Collection Resort & .Here – Baa Atoll Maldives – Host Partners
Finolhu, A Seaside Collection Resort and .Here – Baa Atoll Maldives join I Was There 2026 as Host Partners, bringing two distinct expressions of luxury to the event in Baa Atoll. Finolhu combines playful luxury, expansive beaches and distinctive resort experiences, while .Here offers an ultra-luxury perspective across Somewhere and Nowhere, defined by just nine residences, exceptional privacy and its Art of Duality philosophy. Together, the two properties will provide the setting for I Was There 2026.
Trans Maldivian Airways – Seaplane Partner
Trans Maldivian Airways joins I Was There 2026 as the Seaplane Partner, reflecting the distinctive role the journey itself plays in luxury travel across the Maldives. From refined pre-departure experiences and dedicated VIP services to the iconic seaplane journey above the atolls, TMA helps shape the transition from arrival to island, turning the final leg of travel into an experience in its own right.
Mastercard Priceless – Strategic Partner
Mastercard Priceless joins I Was There 2026 as the Strategic Partner, bringing its global approach to connecting cardholders with memorable experiences across travel, dining, entertainment and culture. The partnership reflects the role of meaningful experiences and personal connection within the evolving luxury travel journey.
Intour Maldives – Platinum Partner
Intour Maldives joins I Was There 2026 as the Platinum Partner, bringing three decades of destination knowledge and expertise in the Maldives’ luxury travel segment. Positioned between resorts, international travel partners and the destination itself, Intour goes beyond facilitating bookings to curate seamless journeys through deep product knowledge, long-standing relationships and an understanding of how to match the right traveller with the right Maldivian experience.
Across the two days, I Was There will unfold through Inner Circle, “I Was There”: Sunset Soirée, Networking Breakfast & Luncheon, and Maldivian Culture Driven Experiences.
Inner Circle brings together select leaders from the private luxury travel community for meaningful conversations, encouraging open dialogue, shared perspectives and genuine connection. The “I Was There”: Sunset Soirée will bring the industry together under the stars, where recipients of Circle of Luxury will be revealed, recognising the absolute pinnacle of luxury lifestyle and travel craftsmanship.
The Networking Breakfast & Luncheon sessions will create space for conversation, introductions and meaningful exchange, while Maldivian culture-driven touch points unfold naturally alongside the experience, bringing people together through participation.
Through authentic Maldivian experiential networking, I Was There 2026 will bring the private luxury travel community together for two days shaped by shared experiences, meaningful conversations and genuine connection.
