On National Tourism Day 2024, Abdulla Mausoom, former Minister of Tourism, extended his greetings but raised significant concerns about the current direction of the Maldives' tourism industry. In a post on his social media account, Mausoom emphasized that while the country celebrates 52 years of tourism success, it stands at a critical juncture.
Mausoom highlighted the pivotal role the private sector played in the early development of tourism in the Maldives, alongside the professionalism of industry employees. He praised the consultative approach the government traditionally maintained in policy-making and regulations, which he believes was key to the growth of the sector.
However, Mausoom expressed alarm at the current government's tendency to implement what he described as "ad-hoc drastic regulations and interventions" without considering the perspectives and concerns of the private sector. He warned that this approach could endanger the sustainability of the tourism industry, which is vital to the Maldivian economy.
His comments come at a time when the Maldives is seeking to maintain its global standing as a premier tourist destination, despite the challenges posed by changing regulations and global economic pressures.
Mausoom’s post has sparked discussions within the industry, with many stakeholders echoing his concerns about the long-term impact of recent government policies on the sector's growth and stability.
Mausoom highlighted the pivotal role the private sector played in the early development of tourism in the Maldives, alongside the professionalism of industry employees. He praised the consultative approach the government traditionally maintained in policy-making and regulations, which he believes was key to the growth of the sector.
However, Mausoom expressed alarm at the current government's tendency to implement what he described as "ad-hoc drastic regulations and interventions" without considering the perspectives and concerns of the private sector. He warned that this approach could endanger the sustainability of the tourism industry, which is vital to the Maldivian economy.
Maldives National Tourism Day 2024 Greetings and Best Wishes.
— Abdulla Mausoom (@Mausoom_Maus) October 3, 2024
Whilst we celebrate 52 years of tourism, we are at a juncture of concern. #Maldives tourism success story's main takeaway is the important role that the private sector played, especially in the early years,… pic.twitter.com/bk3qAS8Csd
His comments come at a time when the Maldives is seeking to maintain its global standing as a premier tourist destination, despite the challenges posed by changing regulations and global economic pressures.
Mausoom’s post has sparked discussions within the industry, with many stakeholders echoing his concerns about the long-term impact of recent government policies on the sector's growth and stability.
