Maldivian tour operators authorised to work in China
The Maldives will also open up the lucrative tourism service sector to Chinese investors as part of the landmark free trade agreement signed last week.
11 Dec 2017, 9:00 AM
The Sino-Maldives free trade agreement signed last week authorises Maldivian travel agencies and tour operators to set up shop in three Chinese cities.
Maldivian companies will be able to operate in Beijing, Shanghai and Tianjin, newspaper Mihaaru reported, citing a paper shared with parliament by the economic development ministry.
The Maldives will also open up the lucrative tourism service sector to Chinese investors as part of the FTA.
According to Avas, Chinese businesses can operate hotels, restaurants, liveaboards, dive centres and yacht marinas as well as travel agencies and transport services. The Maldives and China committed to open up 64 sectors and 98 sectors, respectively, the online paper reported.
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