Incomplete resorts cost MVR 26 billion in annual losses

The Ministry of finance has revealed that a total of 88 resorts under development are causing a loss of USD 1.7 billion (MVR 26 billion) annually due to contractual breaches.

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During the development of Waldorf Astoria Maldives | Photo: OCCRP

Mohamed Rehan

2023-10-14 22:24:55

The Ministry of finance has revealed that a total of 88 resorts under development are causing a loss of USD 1.7 billion (MVR 26 billion) annually due to contractual breaches.

The ministry in its most recent fiscal performance report highlighted that multiple resorts were still in development despite strong tourism growth. The in-development resorts were incurring economic losses in terms of lack of tourism receipts and job opportunities.

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