AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTourism & Resorts: Maldives resorts keep pushing sustainability and wellness—Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru and Dhawa Ihuru mark Plastic Free July with beach and reef cleans, plus Shark Awareness Day activities. Awards & Brand Value: LUX* South Ari Atoll earns triple Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2026 recognition for families, pools and house reefs, while JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa also racks up multiple regional honours. Dive Industry Skills: Atmosphere Foundation launches the second batch of its “Zero to Divemaster” scholarship, training 10 young Maldivians toward PADI Divemaster careers, and earlier graduates are already finding tourism roles. Hospitality Education: Villa College and Universal Foundation expand Discover Hospitality intakes in hospitality and culinary arts, and Atmosphere Foundation hands MNU industrial kitchen equipment to boost hands-on training. Local Business & Finance: Bank of Maldives reports a 77% rise in dollar sales over two and a half years, reflecting stronger demand for cards, transfers and travel cash. Tech & Operations: Madifushi Private Island recognises IT Manager Mohamed Idhaadh for supporting resort cybersecurity and core hospitality systems.
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