Maldives boosts sustainability efforts

the actions being taken by the Six Senses Laamu resort, which has put in place several steps for sustainable growth and is proactively educating tourists on best practices of sustainability and protecting the coral reefs.

Some of their initiatives include using heat from power generators to heat showers so that extra boilers are not needed. They also challenge suppliers to provide low-plastic or more sustainable options, have installed solar panels around the resort and offer sustainability tours to guests, showing them what they can do back home to reduce their carbon footprint.

welcomed over 1.67 million tourists last year, surpassing initial arrival targets. We have witnessed increasing tourist arrivals from Russia, India and the Gulf countries.

“Year after year, we have witnessed a steady increase in the number of tourists visiting the Maldives from the UAE, solidifying its position as the crucial partner in our tourism sector. Both countries have deeprooted connections that extend far beyond the flourishing tourism industry and share a strong foundation built on mutual Islamic values.”

The Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/ Visit Maldives) hosted a press conference on day two of the show, where they shed light on the country’s sustainability initiatives. This year, MMPRC is leading one of the largest delegations to the show, with over 200 partners representing 90 travel and tourism establishments.

Maldives is one of the most beautiful places on earth and has one of the largest coral reef systems in the world. However, it is also one of those countries that will get hit earliest by the climate crisis. This would dramatically impact the country’s tourism industry, which contributes over 20 per cent to the GDP.

To illustrate the sustainability efforts in the country, the conference spotlighted