Maldives looks to mandate 50 percent locals in top resort posts

An amendment to the Tourism Act has been submitted to stipulate that 50 percent of management positions at resorts and tourist hotels must be offered to Maldivians.

The amendment was submitted to the parliament by Kaashidhoo MP Faisal Naseem, who had filled senior positions at some resorts of local firm Villa Hotels and Resorts. According to the amendment proposed for Clause 34 of the Tourism Act, the management positions of newly opened resorts and hotels must meet with this specified condition within five years of their opening.