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Increase in int’l flights, tourism arrivals in the Maldives
The central bank, Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has reported an increase in international flights that arrived in the Maldives during…
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MIRA urges tourism businesses to prepare for upcoming tax rate change
The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has urged tourism service providers to prepare for the implementation of new TGST rates…
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MDP pres criticizes gov’t over tourism policy change
The opposing Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP)’s President Abdulla Shahid has said destroying an industry for political gain cannot translate to…
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Pres Dr. Muizzu ratifies Tourism Act amendments to increase Green Tax
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has ratified amendments to the Tourism Act, increasing the green tax rate levied on tourists visiting…
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GA. Villingili Council to lease 11 plots for tourism development
Gaafu Alif Villingili Council has announced plans to lease 11 plots of land designated for tourism development. According to the…
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4,000 new tourism beds planned ahead of Hanimaadhoo Airport completion
Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal has announced that plans are underway to develop 4,000 new tourist beds in conjunction with the…
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EOI submission open for developing luxury hotels in Urban Isle tourism zone
The Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has opened Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the development and operation of three luxury hotels…
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Proposed amendment to Tourism Act seeks to double Green Tax
An amendment to the Tourism Act has been proposed to increase the green tax charged to tourists. The amendment was…
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N. Kafakomandoo to be developed as integrated tourism zone
N. Henbadhoo Council has announced plans to develop N. Kafakomandoo as an integrated tourism zone. Kafakomandoo is an island under…
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Maldives aims to attract 4 mln tourists, boost tourism revenue to $7bln
The Maldives aims to increase the number of annual tourists visiting the country to four million, and boost tourism revenue…
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