Cheval Blanc Randheli paid the highest amount of service charge in December 2019, disbursing USD 1,903 (MVR 29,348) per employee.
Randheli's service charge for December was USD 757 (MVR 11,677) higher than the previous month. The resort ranked second on the list for November 2019.
Velaa Private Island, which topped the service charge list in November 2019 with USD 1,329 (MVR 20,497) fell to third place in December with a service charge of USD 931.84 (MVR 14,368).
St. Regis Vommuli came second on the list, with USD 948.67 (MVR 14,628) paid per employee for December 2019. The resort disbursed USD 789.81 (MVR 12,178) as service charge the previous month.
'Maldives Service Charge' website (https://maldivessc.com) publicizes service charge rates sourced from information provided by resort workers. Out of 151 resorts operating in the Maldives, information about service charge for December is available for 75 resorts.
Several resort employees expressed concern over recent controversial statements by Minister of Tourism Ali Waheed about service charge.
Speaking at a press conference on December 25, the Tourism Minister expressed concern over public complaints of low service charge, claiming that the service charge given to industry employees were satisfactory as per available records.
The statement prompted heavy criticism from resort employees, with some calling for the minister's resignation.
The tourism minister later tweeted assurances that resorts highlighted during the ministry's audit would be investigated as per due process.
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