Tourism Ministry to Establish Task Force to Reopen Shangri-La Resort in Addu City
The Tourism Ministry announced a special task force to reopen the Shangri-La Villingili Resort and Spa in Addu City, which has been closed since the Covid-19 pandemic. High-level discussions with Shangri-La executives were held. Lawmakers from Addu City attended, drawing criticism from National Congress. The resort has 284 beds. Initially, the government held a 30% stake and Addu Investment Pvt. Ltd. held 70%, but in August 2023 the government divested due to financial challenges. Closure caused job losses. Minister Ibrahim Faisal emphasized reopening before international flights resume at Addu International Airport.
The Tourism Ministry announced a special task force to reopen the Shangri-La Villingili Resort and Spa in Addu City, which has been closed since the Covid-19 pandemic. High-level discussions with Shangri-La executives were held. Lawmakers from Addu City attended, drawing criticism from National Congress. The resort has 284 beds. Initially, the government held a 30% stake and Addu Investment Pvt. Ltd. held 70%, but in August 2023 the government divested due to financial challenges. Closure caused job losses. Minister Ibrahim Faisal emphasized reopening before international flights resume at Addu International Airport.
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The Tourism Ministry announced a special task force to reopen the Shangri-La Villingili Resort and Spa in Addu City, which has been closed since the Covid-19 pandemic. High-level discussions with Shangri-La executives were held. Lawmakers from Addu City attended, drawing criticism from National Congress. The resort has 284 beds. Initially, the government held a 30% stake and Addu Investment Pvt. Ltd. held 70%, but in August 2023 the government divested due to financial challenges. Closure caused job losses. Minister Ibrahim Faisal emphasized reopening before international flights resume at Addu International Airport.
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