Guesthouse Tourism

Slow and steady for Kelaa’s guesthouse industry

For decades, the north was neglected by central governments in development plans because of its remoteness. Transport difficulties hindered progress and even today resorts – a Maldivian cash cow – are sparse in the region.

In Maafushi, guesthouses worry erosion may drive tourists away

On Maafushi, the island that pioneered guesthouse tourism, business is booming. But today, guesthouse owners worry severe beach erosion may drive tourists away.

Evacuation of Israelis demonstrates radical’s threat to guesthouse tourism