Tourism key for community development, says government on World Tourism Day
28 Sep 2014, 5:03 PM
Daniel Bosley
No additional reporting by missing journalist Ahmed Rilwan
The tourism industry holds the key for youth employment and community development said senior government figures as the Maldives celebrated World Tourism Day.
“I call upon Maldivian youth to enter the tourism sector with renewed courage,” said President Abdulla Yameen, pledging greater opportunities for young people within the sector.
“To this end, to increase income and job opportunities in the north, God willing a further five resorts will be put up for bidding during this year and awarded for development,” he continued.
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