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Tourism Ministry to establish a training institute

Minister of Tourism Ali Waheed has revealed plans to establish a special institution to develop human resources for the tourism sector.

Speaking after the sessions of Guesthouse Symposium 2018, Tourism Minister Ali Waheed noted the lack of human resources in the tourism sector and revealed plans to establish a training institute to enhance the sector. He said the ministry has received several complaints stating the sector lacks talented individuals.

Moreover, the tourism minister assured efforts are exerted urgently to solve major issues faced for the operators in the sector. In this regard, he revealed a special complaint mechanism will be established at the ministry.

Noting the heritage in Maldives are not protected, Minister Ali Waheed expressed hope to enhance cultural tourism next year.