AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoElectric Mobility for Tourism: Navier and JIH Global Investment plan a $100m “Navier Network” to deploy up to 100 electric hydrofoil boats, starting later this year, to connect Maldives airports, resorts and islands with faster, quieter water taxis. Reef Restoration in Resorts: Ventive Hospitality launched a 3D-printed Artificial Clay Reef initiative at Anantara Dhigu Maldives with 13 modular structures near its coral nursery to support coral recovery and biodiversity. Digital Payments: Visa rolled out “Click to Pay” in Sri Lanka to speed up online checkout and reduce abandoned carts—relevant for regional e-commerce growth. Tourism Industry Partnerships: Visit Maldives Corporation signed with CROSSROADS Maldives to host World Travel Awards Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean 2026 on 27 September, while VMC also appointed Event Maldives and Print Lab as official partners. Hospitality Recognition: OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru won Tripadvisor’s Best of the Best (top 1% worldwide). Local Consumer Safety: Maldives Police reported 36 scam cases last week with losses of MVR 118,370, mainly e-commerce fraud.
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