Articles
September 2026
Levelling the playing field: why the new TGST amendment could be good for local tour operators
The same amendment could remove a structural disadvantage for Maldivian DMCs, if the additional revenue comes with a visible commitment to reinvest in the industry.
September 2026
Is the Maldives inventing a new tax?
It isn't. The Eighth Amendment to the GST Act aligns the Maldives with the OECD destination principle already enforced across Europe, Australia and North America.
Series · 10 parts
Why is the Maldives unique?
- 22Liveaboard explorationFor a truly unparalleled Maldivian adventure, there's no better way than a liveaboard experience.
- 21Affordable luxuryLocal island tourism has opened the Maldives to a broader audience without losing what makes it special.
- 20Big game fishing oasisCrystal-clear waters and the open Indian Ocean make the Maldives a haven for big game fishing.
- 19Private islandsSome resorts offer entire private islands, a level of seclusion unmatched elsewhere.
- 18Enduring bondsGuests and resort staff form connections that turn a luxury getaway into a home away from home.
- 17Second home for many touristsA remarkable number of visitors return year after year, some several times a year, to the same resort.
- 16The Maldives as a surfing paradiseSome islands let you surf straight off the house reef, in one of the safest surf destinations there is.
- 15The art of doing nothingThe unhurried pace of island life makes idleness an art form.
- 08Unmatched scenic beautySunsets and landscapes that set the Maldives apart as a picture-perfect destination.
- 07Seaplane experienceAerial views of the atolls on the way to the resort make the arrival part of the holiday.