AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours ago| Tourism & Jobs: Maldives Monetary Authority’s quarterly survey says tourism kept growing in Q1 2026, but at a slower pace, with revenue and resort booking indices easing while employment stayed positive amid rising operating costs. Plastic Enforcement: The government has tightened rules on single-use plastics, setting penalties for importers, manufacturers, sellers and users, and moving toward a September retail ban on small plastic bags under 30cm. Wellness Push: ELE | NA marked Global Wellness Day across nine Maldives sanctuaries, welcoming cancer survivors with Cancer Society of Maldives partners, as resorts double down on holistic wellness beyond spa treatments. Maldives Tourism Finance: Visit Maldives Corporation reported its strongest financial performance in eight years at its AGM, citing higher destination marketing income and a record 2025 tourism run. Trade & Connectivity: SAARC CCI met Yunnan Governor Wang Yubo to expand South Asia–Yunnan links, with Maldives participation also highlighted at the China–South Asia Expo in Kunming. Dive & Excursions: Universal Boatyard launched UNICRAFT 55, a diver-focused, locally designed multi-purpose vessel aimed at boosting Maldives dive and excursion operations. Resort Updates: Dhawa Ihuru rolled out new dive and family packages; InterContinental Maldives promoted a new Director of Spa & Wellness; OUTRIGGER Maafushivaru earned Tripadvisor’s Best of the Best 2026 ranking. |
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