Resorts


Sun, sand and politics: How tourism tycoons influence elections in the Maldives
Maldives tourism is politicised partly because of how it emerged.
19 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM


Maldives tycoon to open eighth resort
Innahuraa Maldives in Lhaviyani Atoll will have 78 rooms.
14 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM


Maldives resort ballot box numbers jump to 35
There are more than 27,000 Maldivian resort workers.
21 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM


Resort ballot box U-turn from Maldives election body
A decision to keep ballot boxes on just seven Maldives resorts sparked fury.
19 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM


Maldives electoral body ‘denying’ votes to local resort workers
Just seven Maldives resorts will have ballot boxes for local workers.
16 Jul 2018, 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


Chinese investment in Maldives tourism ‘expected to rise’
11 Jun 2015, 7:40 PM


Tourism ministry seizes environment regulatory powers
21 Apr 2015, 5:30 PM
President Yameen announces development of five resorts in Haa Dhaalu Atoll
05 Nov 2014, 6:54 PM
Parties reach agreement for committee to resume review of SEZ bill
17 Aug 2014, 4:58 PM
Government assures even resort distribution following Haa Dhaalu petition
07 Apr 2014, 4:30 PM
Discontinued tourism bed tax will cost state 10 percent of revenue
01 Jan 2014, 11:02 PM
DRP MP Mausoom appointed GM of Sun Island
23 Nov 2013, 6:21 PM
Tourism decline due to negligence in promoting destination: ‘Sun’ Shiyam
23 Nov 2013, 6:15 PM
Chinese tourists take big spending to Maldives: The Wall Street Journal
12 Oct 2013, 2:14 PM
Polling day cancelled in the Maldives – “Irreparable damage to the state”, says EC
28 Sep 2013, 12:43 PM
Elections Commission reduces number of ballot boxes, increases polling station personnel
02 Jul 2013, 4:55 PM
Resorts hope for end to “food and beverage nightmare” as Maldives suppliers run out of gas
22 Jun 2013, 7:48 PM
State, private sector divided over responsibility for Maldives garbage dumping
21 Apr 2013, 10:01 PM
Government issues ‘last chance’ rent payment notices to resorts owned by political opponents
22 Nov 2012, 5:30 PM