Proposed Increase in Foreign Currency Conversion Requirements On 23 August 2026, MATI’s Executive Board was summoned to an urgent meeting at the President’s Office, attended by high-level Cabinet Ministers and Government officials. The Board was informed that ongoing law enforcement investigations have allegedly found certain resort operators fuelling the parallel foreign currency market through illegal
MATI to host the “AI Transformation Programme: For Hospitality and Tourism Leaders”, led by Dr. Ayesha Khanna The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) is set to host the “AI Transformation Programme: For Hospitality and Tourism Leaders,” a practical, operator-led training initiative designed and facilitated by Dr. Ayesha Khanna, CEO of Addo AI and Amplify.
MATI Hosts 4th Edition of MATI Insight The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) hosted the 4th Edition of MATI Insight on Wednesday, 12 August 2026, at Barceló Nasandhura, Malé. The event brought together two internationally recognised creative and marketing practitioners who led workshops on creative thinking and its practical application in business communication, marketing,