AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMaldives Tourism Business: Visit Maldives says it delivered its strongest financial performance in eight years at its 2025 AGM, with total self-generated income hitting MVR 32.54m and tourism receipts topping USD 5.57bn as arrivals passed 2 million. Tourism Demand & Revenue: Maldives Inland Revenue Authority reports May collections fell 5.8% year-on-year to USD 132.99m, blaming lower tourist arrivals and citing impacts from Middle East-linked disruptions. Resort Updates: Sirru Fen Fushi rolls out a Last-Minute Summer Escape for couples and families, while Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa appoints Aminath Nadheema as Executive Housekeeper. Marine & Wellness: Alila Kothaifaru Maldives continues World Environment Day and World Ocean Day initiatives with tree planting and reef clean-up dives, and Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru runs a month-long Global Wellness Day programme. Dive & Excursions: Universal Boatyard launches the UNICRAFT 55, built for Maldives dive and excursion operators with a faster 18-knot cruising speed. Awards & Recognition: Milaidhoo Maldives earns Tripadvisor Best of the Best 2026 (top 1% of hotels), and Sun Siyam picks up two International Property Awards Asia Pacific for design excellence. Market Access: Visit Maldives promotes the “Sunny Side of Life” at China’s CSAE 2026, supporting Maldivian exhibitors and tourism marketing to Chinese travellers.
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