In a move to transform the Maldives’ tourism landscape, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has announced a comprehensive strategy to develop resorts and boost tourism in the nation’s underserved atolls. The initiative, detailed in a recent post on X, aligns with the President’s Manifesto and his February Presidential Address, emphasizing economic growth through targeted tourism development.
The plan focuses on unlocking the tourism potential of Haa Alifu, Haa Dhaalu, Shaviyani, Thaa, Laamu, and Addu City. To achieve this, the government will adopt a multi-faceted approach, including offering concessions and incentives to attract investors, enhancing public infrastructure, and launching strategic marketing campaigns. These efforts aim to stimulate regional economic activity and create new opportunities in these less-developed regions.
President Muizzu highlighted that ongoing improvements to public transport infrastructure will complement the initiative, setting the stage for a new era of tourism in the Maldives. The Ministry of Tourism and Environment is expected to release further details in the coming week, outlining the next steps for this ambitious project.