AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTourism Outlook: The IMF says tourism remains a key driver of Maldives economic growth, but expects growth to slow to around 1% in 2026 as weaker tourism and higher energy costs bite, with a gradual recovery projected for 2027. World Travel Awards Build-Up: Visit Maldives Corporation has signed deals with Event Maldives and Print Lab as official partners for the World Travel Awards Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean 2026, while VMC and CROSSROADS Maldives also confirmed hosting the awards on 27 September 2026. Green Transport for Resorts: Navier and JIH Global Investment plan a $100m Navier Network to deploy up to 100 electric hydrofoil boats, starting later this year, to connect airports and resorts with a faster, quieter water-taxi system. Maldives Tourism Branding: OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort was named Tripadvisor’s Best of the Best 2026, placing No. 5 in Asia and No. 21 worldwide among all-inclusive resorts. Digital Payments & Promotions: Dhiraagu Fintech launched a DhiraaguPay deal letting customers buy a personal pizza for MVR 1 at Pizza Buona outlets in Maafannu and Hulhumalé. Scam Watch: Maldives Police reported 36 scam cases last week, with losses of about MVR 118,370, mainly from e-commerce fraud. Education Funding: MMA opened applications for higher education scholarships in Malaysia, covering undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD options with a 30 June deadline.
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