Tourism

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Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Hassan Zareer.

Reduction in state expenditure is not due to permanent cost-cutting measures, but rather a result of delaying payments on outstanding bills: World Bank

The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) is considering a 25 percent increase in US dollar allocations to commercial banks during the tourism off-season, as depicted alongside images of the central bank headquarters, US dollar banknotes, and currency exchange symbols.

MMA increases dollar allocation to banks by 25 percent to coincide with tourism off-season

Mohamed Ihusan, the MDP National Congress member for the Mulah constituency, speaking during the "Vaudhunaama" program.

Lack of Utilities Keeps Guesthouses Closed Despite Tourism Growth: Ihusan

A resort developed in the Maldives

Government Publishes Rules on Compensation for Tourism Lease Assets

A scuba diver captures a photograph of an oceanic manta ray (*Manta birostris*) while diving in the protected waters of Hanifaru Bay in Baa Atoll.

Each manta ray generates $2.6 million for the Maldives

Ahmed Didi, Member of Parliament for the Maradhoo constituency.

Tourism Situation Worse Than During COVID; No Action Taken Despite Circumstances: Didi

Former Vice President Faisal Naseem

Government policies should be shaped to empower Maldivians in the guesthouse industry: Faisal Naseem

Staff serving tourists at a resort.

Gov’t hands out blindfolds while Maldives tourism ship sinks

MATATO Vice President Shaaz Waleed.

Impact of a decline in tourist arrivals is felt more severely by families dependent on industry than by government itself: Shaaz

Former Finance Minister Ibrahim Ameer speaks during an appearance on RaajjeTV’s "Fala Surukhee" program on May 20, 2026.

Tourism Sector in Decline; Ignoring the Reality Will Only Worsen the Situation: Ameer

Shaaz Waleed, Vice President of MATATO, speaking on RaajjeTV’s "Fala Surukhee" program on May 20, 2026.

Maldives' tourism industry has faced a series of setbacks, plummeting to its lowest point yet: Shaaz

Minister Mohamed Ameen speaks during a press conference held at the President's Office on May 19, 2026.

Although tourism industry has requested government assistance citing projected losses of $500 million, government indicates it has no intention of providing aid based on that specific figure

Former President Mohamed Nasheed speaks to the media after concluding his visit to Fuvahmulah City as part of the "Bodu Badhalu" campaign.

It has been a year since "Code of Conduct" formulated by Fuvahmulah divers was submitted to government, yet it remains unpublished in gazette: Nasheed

Porters are transporting tourists' luggage to Trans Maldivian Airways seaplanes at the Velana International Airport seadrome.

Tourism continues to decline, with arrivals down by 5.5 percent

Tourists queue at the seaplane check-in area.

Tourism industry suffers $500 million loss; urgent assistance requested to save the sector

Former President Mohamed Nasheed speaks at a rally held at the MDP headquarters.

President Muizzu's administration is using the war as a pretext to cover up its failings: Nasheed

Mauroof Zakir, Member of Parliament for the Kendhoo constituency.

Parliament rejects motion calling for government support to tourism businesses affected by war

Bank of Maldives (BML) has introduced a new home financing facility specifically designed for employees working in the tourism sector.

BML introduces new home financing product specifically designed for tourism sector employees

The Bank of Maldives head office located in Hulhumale'.

BML to provide financial assistance to tourism-related businesses to help them overcome challenges arising from ongoing war

From the ceremony marking the commencement of unauthorized land reclamation for the development of an airport in N. Vihafaru. | President's Office

Finance data exposes budget surplus masked a sharp drop in development spending

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