President pledges concessional loan fund for guesthouses
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has pledged to establish a dedicated fund that will provide concessional loans for the construction of guesthouses in the islands. The announcement was made during his four-day tour of Haa Alif Atoll, following a two-day campaign visit to 10 islands of Shaviyani Atoll. Addressing a rally at Barah Island’s harbour area […]
Overview of tourist accommodation facilities in the Maldives: Hotels and guesthouses
The unique and natural beauty of the Maldives coupled with the one-island-one-resort concept attracts droves of tourists to the luxury destination, but it is not solely dedicated for the affluent traveller—the country offers various types of accommodation options catering to a diverse range of preferences; from luxury to budget travellers and backpackers, etc. These facilities […]
Tourist arrivals increase in August despite decrease in total bed nights
The month of August has brought in 110,144 tourists, and shows an increase of 5.7 % when compared to August 2014.
