Guesthouses


Nasheed denies backing alcohol sale at guesthouses
The former president was denounced for saying “alcohol sells.”
14 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM


Guesthouses to control half of Maldives tourist bed capacity by 2028
Guesthouses in the Maldives have 8,000 beds between them.
02 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM


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.
29 Jun 2016, 9:00 AM


Majlis fast-tracks bill to lease islands without bidding
21 Jun 2016, 9:00 AM


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.
20 Dec 2015, 9:00 AM


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.
08 Oct 2015, 9:00 AM
Addu City Council reveals plans to develop 2000 guesthouse beds
12 May 2014, 7:30 PM