Maldives Embarks on Major Tourism Reform Under New Government
The new government of President Dr Mohamed Muizzu announced major tourism reforms, including the creation of the Visitor Economy Council chaired by the President. Vice-chairmen are Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed and Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal, with ministers from education, health, sports, transport, and heritage. The council aims to increase tourism's economic contribution from USD 4.5 billion to USD 6 billion by diversifying into sports, cultural, education, and health tourism. The Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation (MMPRC) will be rebranded under a new managing director to boost tourist arrivals. The Economic Council and Social Council will continue operations.
The new government of President Dr Mohamed Muizzu announced major tourism reforms, including the creation of the Visitor Economy Council chaired by the President. Vice-chairmen are Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed and Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal, with ministers from education, health, sports, transport, and heritage. The council aims to increase tourism's economic contribution from USD 4.5 billion to USD 6 billion by diversifying into sports, cultural, education, and health tourism. The Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation (MMPRC) will be rebranded under a new managing director to boost tourist arrivals. The Economic Council and Social Council will continue operations.
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The new government of President Dr Mohamed Muizzu announced major tourism reforms, including the creation of the Visitor Economy Council chaired by the President. Vice-chairmen are Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed and Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal, with ministers from education, health, sports, transport, and heritage. The council aims to increase tourism's economic contribution from USD 4.5 billion to USD 6 billion by diversifying into sports, cultural, education, and health tourism. The Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation (MMPRC) will be rebranded under a new managing director to boost tourist arrivals. The Economic Council and Social Council will continue operations.
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