MATATO expresses concern over airport outsourcing deal
11 Jun 2014, 5:40 PM
Daniel Bosley
The Maldives Association of Travel and Tourism Operators (MATATO) has expressed concern regarding rumours that a private Jet terminal and aeronautical services facilities at Malé International Airport will be outsourced exclusively to a foreign company.
“MATATO is very concerned that this will create an unhealthy market structure and put many local companies at risk,” read the statement.
Minivan News has learned that the cabinet’s economic council is currently discussing a deal with billionaire Thai businessman William Heinecke.
American-born Heinecke’s Minor International hospitality chain is reported by Forbes to consist of 1,500 restaurants, 100 hotels, and 250 retail outlets spanning 18 countries – including the Maldives’ Anantara resorts.
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