AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTourism Marketing Push: Visit Maldives Corporation has teamed up with UK tour operator Gold Medal for a luxury-focused campaign running in the UK until 31 July 2026, using trade guides, in-store displays, targeted digital ads, agent training and a long-term brochure push to keep the Maldives visible with British specialists. Tourism Milestone: The Maldives welcomed its one millionth tourist of 2026 on Saturday, with Tourism Minister Mohamed Ameen and Visit Maldives CEO Ibrahim Shiuree citing resilience after Middle East air-corridor disruptions. Sustainable Transport Upgrade: The government plans to deploy up to 100 electric hydrofoil boats via Navier Network, starting with five vessels by year-end and expanding over three years, aiming to cut emissions from the country’s fuel-powered fleet. Fisheries Outlook: President Dr Mohamed Muizzu said reforms at MIFCO are improving efficiency, with the fish purchase price targeted at MVR 20/kg and efforts to secure longer-term UK tariff benefits for Maldivian fish products. Public Services Access: Maldives Immigration expanded passport services to Dharavandhoo in Baa Atoll, letting residents submit requests online via Imuga and collect locally instead of travelling to Malé. Mariculture Drive: The state is moving to build mariculture as a major industry, with five planned locations and seaweed cultivation already producing about 63 tonnes of dried seaweed monthly for export.
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