Hussain Afeef
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BusinessAuthorities meet with tourism industry stakeholders
Government officials and tourism stakeholders met to discuss taxing foreign tour operators and booking platforms. The proposed legislative changes aim to generate MVR 1.6 billion in annual revenue by levying TGST on offshore services. While the government reports progress, industry leaders remain concerned about the impact on the sector.
Business"Public shareholding will transform the tourism industry"
Tourism pioneer Champa Afeef endorsed the government's plan to develop 10 resorts with public shareholding, calling it a transformative shift for the industry. The project aims to give citizens a direct stake in tourism benefits. Despite skepticism from critics regarding financing, President Muizzu maintains the project is moving forward.
