Flourishing Seeds of the Maldives’ Guesthouse Business

Benefits from local tourism are not exclusive to hoteliers - other complimentary forays into hospitality can blossom as well!

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Overhead view of Kottafaru Guesthouse in Hanimaadhoo, Haa Dhaal Atoll. PHOTO: HAWWA AMANY ABDULLA/ THE EDITION

Ahmed Aiham

2019-12-18 15:27:32

Maldives' local tourism industry is growing at a massive rate, and since the country's first guesthouse was established in 2008, the market itself has grown and evolved immensely.

Central Atolls such as Kaafu Atoll, Alifu Alifu Atoll, Alifu Dhaalu Atoll and Vaavu Atoll have emerged as premier tourist destinations. However, most islands lack businesses and facilities that one would expect to be established hand in hand as guesthouse tourism flourishes.

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