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Research, policy positions, member perspectives and updates from the front lines of sustainable tourism in the Maldives.

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Policy

Destination Future Consults Sales & Marketing Leaders on Proposed TGST for Foreign Tour Operators

Destination Future brought tourism sales and marketing leaders together to discuss the proposed TGST for foreign tour operators and its potential industry impact.

Destination FutureOct 3, 2026

Chart of Maldives tourist arrivals, beds and occupancy

Opinion

Maldives Tourism Does Not Have a Supply Shortage. It Has a Demand Problem.

A LinkedIn perspective on demand creation, competitiveness and the deeper signals behind Maldives tourism performance.

LinkedIn article

Policy

Tax Reform Without Transition: Is Maldives Moving Too Fast?

A LinkedIn perspective on tax reform timing, industry transition and the importance of protecting destination competitiveness.

LinkedIn article

Opinion

Maldives Tourism - The Next Leap Forward

Ideas for the Maldives’ next chapter in tourism, from cultural and wellness experiences to sustainable luxury and stronger local participation.

Destination Future

Opinion

The Decline of Maldives’ Luxury Appeal: How Unregulated Local Island Tourism and Overcrowded Lagoon Developments Threaten Its Future!

A perspective on how unchecked high-rise construction and lagoon development could affect the Maldives’ natural beauty and long-term tourism appeal.

Amjad Thaufeeq

Opinion

The Organic Development of Local Island Tourism in the Maldives

Why local island tourism should grow around each community’s culture, natural strengths and everyday life.

Ibrahim Inad

Opinion

Embracing Local Island Tourism in the Maldives: A Personal Perspective

A Fuvahmulah perspective on authentic local experiences and the distinctive stories Maldivian islands can share with visitors.

Ibrahim Inad

Opinion

Bikini Beach – A Barrier to Community-Integrated Tourism in the Maldives?

A discussion of whether designated bikini beaches help local island tourism or limit meaningful exchange between visitors and communities.

Abdulla Nabeel

News & Insights

Destination Future Consults Sales & Marketing Leaders on Proposed TGST for Foreign Tour Operators

Maldives Tourism Does Not Have a Supply Shortage. It Has a Demand Problem.

Tax Reform Without Transition: Is Maldives Moving Too Fast?

Maldives Tourism - The Next Leap Forward

The Decline of Maldives’ Luxury Appeal: How Unregulated Local Island Tourism and Overcrowded Lagoon Developments Threaten Its Future!

The Organic Development of Local Island Tourism in the Maldives

Embracing Local Island Tourism in the Maldives: A Personal Perspective

Bikini Beach – A Barrier to Community-Integrated Tourism in the Maldives?

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