Guesthouses ‘desperately’ need government support
The Maldives has around 600 guesthouses across 76 islands, whereas in 2010 there was just one guesthouse.
06 May 2018, 9:00 AM
Guesthouses in the Maldives are in “desperate need” of government support, according to a tourism industry official.
Mohamed Karam, president of the Guesthouse Association of Maldives, told TTG Asia that more needs to be done to promote the growing sector.
The Maldives is famous for its high-end resorts, but the guesthouse industry aims to provide tourists with a more wallet-friendly alternative.
They also offer locals more immediate economic benefits, in terms of income and employment, and are touted as a more ‘authentic’ island experience.
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