Over 50 Resorts Reject New Foreign Currency Rule, Demand Government Action
More than 50 resorts are refusing to comply with a controversial new foreign currency regulation, sending formal objections to the...
MATI Delays Reethi Raajje’ Event Amid Rising Tensions With MMA
The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) has postponed the launch of its Reethi Raajje’ National Campaign, originally scheduled for...
MATI Slams MMA for Ignoring Concerns in New Foreign Exchange Regulations
The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) has criticised the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) for implementing amendments to the Foreign...
MATI Backs Measures to Tackle Coral Bleaching
The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) has backed the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) call for an immediate and temporary...
Resort Earnings Down by US$529 Million: MATI
Resort earnings fell by US$529 million (MVR 8 billion) last year compared to the previous year, according to data released...
Government Will Not Allow Harm to Livelihood of Local Musicians: Tourism Minister
Minister of Tourism Ibrahim Faisal has said that he will address and find a solution for local musicians in the...
MATI Proposes Increasing Foreign Hires in Tourism Industry
The Maldives Association of Tourism Industries (MATI) has proposed to increase the ratio of foreign employees in resorts to 70...
MATI Condemns Anti-India Remarks; Indian Chamber of Commerce Calls for Maldives Boycott
The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) has issued a strong condemnation of the derogatory comments made by some of...