Maldives resorts face financial strain from strict currency exchange rules
The Maldives’ tourism industry which has still not fully recovered from the COVID epidemic is facing a significant hurdle due to a recent regulatory requirement imposed by the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) that mandates the exchange of USD 500 per tourist. This rigid policy has sparked widespread concern among resort owners, who argue that it […]
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