AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTourism Milestone: The Maldives welcomed its one millionth tourist of 2026 at Velana International Airport, with Tourism Minister Mohamed Ameen and Visit Maldives CEO Ibrahim Shiuree citing resilience despite Middle East air-corridor disruptions. Green Transport: The country plans to deploy up to 100 electric hydrofoil boats under the Navier Network, starting with five vessels by year-end, aiming to cut noise, fuel use and emissions from the current fleet of about 3,000 fuel-powered boats. Resort Recognition: Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives was named a Travel + Leisure “Best Resorts for Families” winner, while Machchafushi Island Resort earned “Best House Reefs” recognition—both reinforcing the Maldives’ family and marine-led tourism edge. Industry Skills: Niva Dhigali, with MATI, ran Discover Tourism sessions for Raa Atoll and Maduvvaree students, giving hands-on exposure to housekeeping and culinary roles. Payments Push: The Maldives expects PayPal’s entry to open more international payment gateways, supporting the Maldives 2.0 push for digital industries and online services.
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