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  1. The tourism paradox: Is the Maldives facing an existential crisis?

    An existential crisis. As the future of the Maldives hangs in the balance, it's little wonder that some hoteliers are embracing greener ways to host their guests. "36 years ago, Villa Hotels ...

  2. The Dark Sides of tourism in the Maledives

    The tourism industry provides very little income opportunities for Maldivians - it has restored to employing foreigners which account for 58 percent of resort employment as per latest census data. Needs of the residents. What the island communities in Maldives are asking is simple: Stop land grabbing! Stop reclaiming lagoons for profit purposes!

  3. Weighing the Downsides of Tourism Dependence in the Maldives

    The ramifications include increased waste, degradation of sites, and disruptions to local ecosystems. Several reclamation projects in the Maldives, intended for tourism expansion, have inflicted permanent damage on lagoons and their adjacent areas. Catering to the ever-growing tourist demand has sadly compromised the Maldives' delicate ecosystem.

  4. Tourism in the Maldives

    An island resort in the Maldives Diamonds Thudufushi Beach & Water Villas, a luxury resort on Thudufushi, Ari Atoll in May 2017 Tourism Zone. Tourism is the largest economic industry in the Maldives, as it plays an important role in earning foreign exchange revenues and employing 25,000 people in the tertiary sector of the country. The archipelago of the Maldives is the main source of ...

  5. Beyond Tourism: The evolving narrative of Maldives' growth

    Beyond Tourism: The evolving narrative of Maldives' growth. The Covid-19 pandemic brought global tourism and travel to a standstill. Although the health impact of the pandemic has been fairly contained in Maldives, its economic consequences for the tourism-dependent economy have been devastating. To contain the spread of the virus, the ...

  6. Beyond Tourism: Diversifying the Maldivian Economy for a Sustainable

    Tourist arrivals plummeted by 67.4% and the economy contracted by 32.9%, the deepest recession on record. This external shock underscored the fragility of the Maldives' economy, which is heavily dependent on tourism and highlighted the urgent need for economic diversification. Historically, fishing and agriculture were the main economic ...

  7. Dependence on tourism devastates Maldives; need to look for sustainable

    Tourism - the mainstay of the economy. International commercial flights have resumed. The first air bubble arrangement in South Asia was created by India with the Maldives on August 13. Single weekly direct flights of India's national flagship carrier Air India to the Maldives have begun from Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala state.

  8. The choices we make will determine the future of the Maldives

    With 70 percent of its GDP linked to tourism, the COVID-19 wrecking ball has crashed hard into the Maldives economy. UNDP's latest Assessment on Livelihoods published this month revealed a precipitous fall in the number of tourists. As a result hotels are closing, service industries are shedding jobs, and the national budget is haemorrhaging money.

  9. According to MATATO, the tourism industry in the Maldives faces

    Male' Maldives, 18th October 2023 - The Maldives Association for Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) unveiled the outcomes of a recent survey, shedding light on the precarious state of the nation's tourism industry.Abdulla Giyas, the President of MATATO, presented the findings of the survey during a press conference.

  10. The challenge of sustainable tourism development in the Maldives

    This is demonstrated through a case study of the evolution of tourism in the Maldives, a luxury tourism destination where the government has followed a consistent policy of 'quality tourism' that has often been cited as a prime example of sustainable tourism. However, recently concerns have been raised about environmental degradation, human ...

  11. The changing face of tourism and work: How Maldives is successfully

    Therefore, small and tourism-dependent countries can view the pandemic as an opportunity to unleash the potential of tourism and pave the way for sustained growth going forward. Maldives: Setting the Bar High in Tourism. Maldives has been exemplary in its resilience and ability to recover. In 2021, visitor arrivals reached more than 80 percent ...

  12. COVID-19: Economic Impact and Challenges for the Maldives

    According to the statistics released by the Ministry of Tourism, tourist arrivals 2019 saw a 14.7-per cent increase over 2018. Of the total number of tourists, 16.7 per cent were from China. To boost its tourism sector in the global market, in 2019, the Maldives government spent US$10 million (S$14.4 million) on promotional activities.

  13. The good, bad and ugly sides of the Maldives

    The Maldives has come a long way since 1972, when its first resort opened for business. Two hundred and sixty-six foreigners visited that year, staying in rustic huts and marvelling at the gin ...

  14. Responsible tourism in the Maldives

    The Maldives have something of a Catch-22 relationship with tourism. The islands are heavily dependent on the industry, which is responsible for 30 percent of the Maldives' GDP. Yet air travel is a major contributory factor to the carbon emissions that are driving the climate crisis and threatening the Maldives' existence.

  15. Pros And Cons Of Traveling To Maldives

    5. The Stunning Sunsets: Watching the sunset is a popular activity in the Maldives, and for good reason. The sky takes on a beautiful orange hue as the sun dips below the horizon, creating a magical backdrop for your evening activities. 6. The Wonderful Weather: The weather in the Maldives is warm and sunny year-round.

  16. The Rise of Community Tourism in the Resort-Dominated Maldives

    There are roughly 200 inhabited local islands in the Maldives, including Malé, the densely-populated capital. Around 166 are resort islands, with 29 more islands allocated for development in 2019 and 14 more in 2023. Tourism leases can last 100 years, so these are long term developments. The enormous whale sharks, gentle giants, are one of the ...

  17. Maldives Fifth Tourism Master Plan 2023-2027.

    Chapter 6 provides 15 priority goals in order to realise the vision for sustainable tourism and each goal further contains strategies. The goals are as follows: 1. Maximise the benefits of tourism to all atoll communities; 2. Communicate the full potential of Maldives to existing and new audiences; 3. Offer new products and experiences; 4.

  18. Culture vs Tourism : The Maldives Lesson

    The balance between culture and tourism is delicate in the Maldives. Courtesy Gaia Discovery. Male, 2 February, 2019. Islam was first brought to the Maldives in the 12th century, when a Moroccan merchant called Abu Barakat Al Barbari sailed into its harbours. Since then, the Maldives has developed a unique cultural mix of Indian, Arab and ...

  19. PDF Environmental Impacts of Tourism and Management in Maldives

    During the year of inception of tourism in the Maldives, 1972, only 1097 tourists visited theMaldives. The number of annual tourist arrivals (reaching over 800,000 in 2010) now exceeds the total indigenous population of about 310,000. Europe is the leading generating market followed by the Asian market. ...

  20. PDF Ms.Ms. Ministry of Tourism

    Ms.Ms. AminathNuzlaHameed Ministry of Tourism. Introduction. ∗Maldives is a small island nation, having 90 percent of its territory covered in water. The country comprises of 1192 low‐lying islands which make up less than 2 percent of the total area. ItsIts population of 338, 442 (2012) inhabits 192 of its 1,192 islands.

  21. PDF Evolution of Tourism Industry in The Maldives

    EVOLUTION OF TOURISM INDUSTRY IN THE MALDIVES

  22. Maldives India tourism: Maldives lays red carpet for Indians after dip

    In May, the Maldivian tourism minister appealed to Indians to be part of the country's tourism as its economy depended on it. Its foreign minister will be in India on May 9. The Maldives is reaching out to Indians after tourists from India to the country dipped by 42% in the first four months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.

  23. PDF Measuring tourism industries in the Maldives

    2017 TSA of Maldives provides a detailed presentation of expenditure or consumption in terms of goods and services acquired by visitors and the industries that produce them. 1.Inbound tourism expenditure 2.Domestic tourism expenditure 3.Outbound tourism expenditure 4.Internal tourism consumption 5.Production accounts

  24. Supporting tourism in the Maldives

    The Maldives is made up of 1,192 coral islands, joined together in a chain of 26 atolls, and has a population of fewer than 400,000 people. According to the World Travel and Tourism Council, the direct contribution of tourism to the Maldives economy was a staggering 41.5% of total GDP in 2014. If you include tourism's indirect contribution ...

  25. 25 Important Disadvantages Of Tourism

    The 3 categories of disadvantages of tourism. Environmental Disadvantages of Tourism. Natural Habitat Disruption. Resource Depletion. Pollution. Erosion. Climate Change. Wildlife Disturbance. Coral Reefs Damage.

  26. 'Maldives issue with India helping us': Sri Lanka tourism ...

    Sri Lanka's Ministry of Tourism highlighted that shift in travel patterns is evident, with India, once the largest source market for the Maldives in 2023, now ranking sixth behind countries such ...

  27. Singapore maps 2040 tourism vision while keeping global trends in sight

    Singapore Tourism Board invites public and private sectors to contribute ideas towards achieving Tourism 2040 goals. Reflecting on these visions, Fu said: "While 2040 may seem like some time away, the work starts today. Changi Airport's Terminal 5 is expected to be operational around mid-2030s.