Green Tax Revenue Rises

Maldives Green Tax collections reached MVR 976 million as of 5 December, up MVR 57 million (6.2%) from MVR 919 million in the same period last year. The tax, introduced in October 2016 to address tourism's environmental impact, is levied on resorts, hotels, guesthouses, and liveaboards. The rate will double in January 2025: tourists in small hotels will pay US$6/day (up from $3), and those in resorts/liveaboards will pay US$12/day (up from $6). Children under two are exempt.

Maldives Green Tax collections reached MVR 976 million as of 5 December, up MVR 57 million (6.2%) from MVR 919 million in the same period last year. The tax, introduced in October 2016 to address tourism's environmental impact, is levied on resorts, hotels, guesthouses, and liveaboards. The rate will double in January 2025: tourists in small hotels will pay US$6/day (up from $3), and those in resorts/liveaboards will pay US$12/day (up from $6). Children under two are exempt.

Maldives Green Tax collections reached MVR 976 million as of 5 December, up MVR 57 million (6.2%) from MVR 919 million in the same period last year. The tax, introduced in October 2016 to address tourism's environmental impact, is levied on resorts, hotels, guesthouses, and liveaboards. The rate will double in January 2025: tourists in small hotels will pay US$6/day (up from $3), and those in resorts/liveaboards will pay US$12/day (up from $6). Children under two are exempt.

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