AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTourism Finance: Visit Maldives Corporation says it logged its strongest financial performance in eight years at its 9 June AGM, with 2025 self-generated income of MVR32.54m and tourism receipts topping USD5.57bn (+16.4%), as the Maldives welcomed over 2 million arrivals. Digital Food Controls: A new “Food Passport” concept is described as moving from rationing to digital permission—linking identity, payment and eligibility into tighter access rules as shortages worsen. Hospitality Design & Awards: Sun Siyam won two International Property Awards Asia Pacific for hotel interiors in Sri Lanka and the Maldives, while Milaidhoo Maldives earned Tripadvisor’s Best of the Best 2026 (top 1% of hotels). Industry & Trade: Visit Maldives is showcasing the destination at the 10th China-South Asia Expo in Kunming, supporting Maldivian exhibitors and pushing China-linked travel routes. Sustainability: Alila Kothaifaru Maldives and other resorts mark World Environment Day/World Ocean Day with tree planting, reef work and clean-ups. Governance & Skills: MNU’s Faculty of Arts awarded Dean’s Awards to four media and public relations students, and LUX* South Ari ran a tourism career exploration programme with MATI. Energy Policy Watch: Environmental groups urged the ADB to halt funding for waste-to-energy “false solutions” at ACEF 2026.
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