AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours ago| Tourism Pulse: Maldives Monetary Authority says tourism kept growing in Q1 2026, but at a slower pace—total revenue index slipped to 60, resort bookings to 56, and employment stayed positive despite hiring growth easing. Plastic Enforcement: Government has tightened rules on single-use plastics, setting penalties for importers, manufacturers, sellers and users, and banning small retail plastic bags under 30cm from September. Wellness Push: ELE | NA and the Cancer Society of Maldives partnered for Global Wellness Day, while multiple resorts rolled out month-long wellbeing programmes under the JoyMagenta theme. Dive & Excursions: Universal Boatyard launched UNICRAFT 55, a locally designed, diver-focused multi-purpose vessel aimed at boosting Maldives dive and excursion operations. Local Hospitality Moves: InterContinental Maldives promoted Jean Claire Riveral Sumayod to Director of Spa & Wellness; Sheraton Maldives appointed Aminath Nadheema as Executive Housekeeper. Industry Finance: Visit Maldives Corporation reported its strongest financial performance in eight years, with 2025 self-generated income reaching MVR32.54m and tourism receipts topping USD5.57b. |
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