Nasheed denies backing alcohol sale at guesthouses

The former president was denounced for saying “alcohol sells.”

Guesthouses to control half of Maldives tourist bed capacity by 2028

Guesthouses in the Maldives have 8,000 beds between them.

New tax introduced on local tourism

Tourists staying in guesthouses in the Maldives will be charged a tax of US$3 for each day of stay effective October 1.

Majlis fast-tracks bill to lease islands without bidding

Resort occupancy rate continues to fall

While the occupancy rate at resorts fell six percent in November to 68.7 percent, the occupancy rate at guesthouse rose 11.6 percent during the month. In contrast to resorts and hotels, guesthouse occupancy has risen to an average of 22.9 percent this year.

Maafushi council president suspended over alleged conflict of interest

“[Mohamed] Musthafa has been presiding over Maafushi council meetings and participating in the decision making process of matters directly relating to guest houses of the island. He is an owner of a guesthouse. There is a clear conflict of interest,” Abdulla Varis, vice president of the atoll council, told The Maldives Independent.

Addu City Council reveals plans to develop 2000 guesthouse beds