Work Highlights
| Monthly Work Highlights 2022 | ||
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| Month | # | Details |
| August | 1 | MATI met with IMF for a discussion of their Tax Policy |
| 2 | MATI met with the Ministry of Tourism for a discussion on the Resort Boundary Regulation | |
| 3 | MATI met with BML and American Express (Amex) for a dicussion on their proposed "Experience Maldives 2023" destination marketing campaign | |
| 4 | MATI met with the USAID Climate Adaptation Project Team for a discussion on the proposed USAID Climate Adaptation Project for Maldives | |
| 5 | MATI participated in a Tourism Golden Jubilee Steering Committee meeting, organised by the Ministry of Tourism | |
| 6 | MATI participated in the inaugural meeting of the newly formed Stakeholders Engagement and Consultation Committee (MSECC) of MMPRC | |
| 7 | MATI sent a letter to the Ministry of Tourism to obtain a progress report of the yet to be published Fire Safety Regulation, Safety Regulation and the Guidelines for Development of Resort Islands and other Establishments (i.e., Carrying Capacity related guidelines) | |
| 8 | MATI received a courtesy visit from the Managing Director, Mr. Thomas Adaemmer and Director Ms. Regina DiBeneditto of Aareal Bank Asia Ltd | |
| 9 | MATI participated in a Stakeholder Consultation workshop on the Draft Regulation for Energy Efficient Certification of New Buildings, organised by the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Technology | |
| 10 | MATI participated in a Stakeholder Consultation workshop on the Draft Energy Auditing Regulation, organised by the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Technology | |
| 11 | MATI held the 207th Executive Board Meeting | |
| 12 | MATI in association with Google Travel APAC held the "Drive More Free Bookings with Google" webinar | |
| July | 1 | MATI met with Moody’s Investors Services, regarding their review of the Sovereign Credit Rating of the Maldives |
| 2 | MATI met with Her Excellency Mrs. Dewi Gustina Tobing, the Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the Republic of Maldives | |
| 3 | MATI met with High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to the Republic of Maldives, His Excellency Mr. A.M.J Sadiq | |
| 4 | MATI participated in the 5th Tourism Master Plan Validation Workshop organised by the Ministry of Tourism | |
| 5 | MATI held "50 years of Tourism Awards by MATI" on 17th July 2022 at Kurumba Maldives | |
| 6 | MATI participated in the Tourism Golden Jubilee Steering Committee meeting held by the Ministry of Tourism | |
| 7 | MATI took part in stakeholder consultation meeting organised by HPA to discuss activities to mark the "World Drowning Prevention Day" | |
| June | 1 | MATI held the 205th Executive Board Meeting |
| 2 | MATI held the 206th Executive Board Meeting | |
| 3 | MATI participated in the Tourism Golden Jubilee Steering Committee meeting held by the Ministry of Tourism | |
| 4 | MATI held the 32nd AGM at Kurumba Maldives on the 23rd of June 2022 | |
| 5 | MATI met with the Ministry of Tourism for a discussion regarding the Government's proposed changes to the TGST and GST | |
| 6 | MATI met with theTour Operators Association of Bangladesh (TOAB | |
| May | 1 | MATI held the 204th Executive Board Meeting |
| 2 | MATI participated in the bi-monthly Tourism Sector Stakeholder meetings organised by the Ministry of Tourism | |
| 3 | MATI participated in a meeting held by the Ministry of Economic Development for a discussion regarding a diagnostic study of labour migration policy in Maldives | |
| 4 | MATI met with the United Nations International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and MNDF for a discussion on their proposed Integrated Border Management Strategy (IBM) for the Maldives | |
| 5 | MATI sent a letter to the Ministry of Tourism regarding resort boundary issues | |
| April | 1 | MATI participated in the bi-monthly Tourism Sector Stakeholder meetings organised by the Ministry of Tourism |
| 2 | MATI met with Ministry of Tourism to discuss the of proposed changes to Quota Policy and Employment Parity | |
| 3 | MATI met with Swiss Hotel Management Academy Pvt Ltd, Colombo to discuss possible expansion to Maldives | |
| March | 1 | MATI participated in the Golden Jubilee Steering Committee Meetings organised by the Ministry of Tourism |
| 2 | MATI participated in the monthly Tourism Sectoral meeting attended by NHGAM, NBAM and MATATO | |
| 3 | MATI participated in the bi-monthly Tourism Sector Stakeholder meetings organised by the Ministry of Tourism | |
| 4 | MATI met with the National Boating Association of Maldives (NBAM) for a discussion on the Issue of wet waste disposal | |
| 5 | MATI met with senior representatives of the US Embassy in Sri Lanka and Maldives for a current discussion on the Maldives Tourism Industry | |
| 6 | MATI attended the Promise Project - Prevention of Marine Litter in the Lakshadweep Sea (an EU funded project via the Switch-Asia) Grants Program workshop | |
| 7 | MATI met with senior representatives of ADB (Asian Development Bank) for a discussion on the current business environment and potential avenues for collaboration | |
| 8 | MATI met with UNDP Maldives and the Human Rights Commission of Maldives regarding incorporation of Business and Human Rights (BHR) into existing legal frameworks | |
| 9 | MATI participated in a meeting organised by the President's Office, attended by the Minister of Finance, Minister of Tourism and Minister of Economic Development, for a discussion on the Russia-Ukraine Situation, its Impact on the Maldives Tourism Sector and potential mitigation measures | |
| 10 | MATI met for a discussion with the legal consultant of the team assembled by the Ministry of Tourism in association with the Asian Development Bank, tasked with the formulation of the 5th Tourism Master Plan | |
| February | 1 | MATI participated in the Golden Jubilee Steering Committee Meeting |
| 2 | MATI participated in the monthly Tourism Sectoral meeting attended by GAM, NBAM and MATATO. | |
| 3 | MATI took part in the Stakeholder Session organised by the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Technology to present Net-zero 2030 Maldives Investment Report | |
| 4 | MATI met with the Maldives Bureau of Statistics (MBS) to discuss Producer Price Index (PPI) Formulation | |
| 5 | Courtesy visit of Mr. George Corbin, on the Pioneer of Maldivian Tourism Industry | |
| 6 | MATI took part in Workshop on wet garbage (biodegradable waste) handling and management" organised by the Ministry of Tourism | |
| 7 | MATI met Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Maldives (ICAM) to the Draft Regulation Registration of Accountants in Business | |
| 8 | MATI submitted comments and feedback to the Ministry of Tourism regarding the 5th Tourism Master Plan | |
| 9 | MATI participated in MACL Facilitation Committee Meeting for Quarter 1, 2022 | |
| 10 | "Chevening / Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) Scholarships" - MoU signing ceremony | |
| January | 1 | MATI attended an introductory meeting regarding the formulation of the 5th Tourism Master Plan organised by the Ministry of Tourism. |
| 2 | MATI attended a one-on-one follow-up meeting with the Ministry of Tourism and all consultants, to discuss the formulaton of the 5th Tourism Master Plan. | |
| Monthly Work Highlights 2021 | ||
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| Month | # | Details |
| December | 1 | MATI participated in the Golden Jubilee Steering Committee Meeting |
| 2 | MATI participated in the Bi-Monthly Stakeholder Meeting organised by Ministry of Tourism | |
| 3 | MATI met with the Minister of Tourism for a discussion of the 1st Amendment to the Regulation on the Protection and Conservation of the Environment in the Tourism Industry | |
| 4 | MATI met with the Minister of Economic Development for a follow-Up discussion on Minimum Wage | |
| 5 | MATI met with Nippon Koei for a discussion of a 10-year long sustainability-based project proposal of JAICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) for Maldives | |
| November | 1 | MATI participated in the Bi-Monthly Stakeholder Meetings organised by Ministry of Tourism |
| 2 | MATI participated in the Golden Jubilee Steering Committee Meeting | |
| 3 | MATI Participated in the Tourism Sector Security Workshop organised by Maldives Police Service in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and British High Commission in the Maldives | |
| 4 | MATI took part in the stakeholder consultation workshop of National Occupational Safety, Health Policy and Strategy organised by Health ProtectionAgency |
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| October | 1 | MATI took part in the Workshop Seminar organised by the Ministry of Tourism regarding classification of Tourist Accommodation Establishments |
| 2 | MATI met with MMPRC to discuss Destination Marketing efforts | |
| 3 | MATI participated in the Bi-Monthly Stakeholder Meetings organised by Ministry of Tourism | |
| 4 | MATI met with the Minister of Economic Development to discuss issues with Business Visa, Xpat Portal and Work Permits | |
| 5 | MATI met with USAID to discuss plastic waste management program | |
| 6 | MATI met with Ministry of Tourism to discuss the Safety Regulation | |
| 7 | MATI met with Minister of Economic Development to discuss the Minimum Wage | |
| 8 | MATI participate in the India-Maldives Tourism Round-Table Event | |
| September | 1 | MATI participated in Golden Jubilee Steering Committee Meetings |
| 2 | MATI participated in the Bi-Monthly Stakeholder Meetings organised by MOT | |
| 3 | MATI participated in the monthly Sectoral Meeting with MATATO, NBAM and GAM | |
| 4 | MATI held the 31st AGM virtually on 8th of September 2021 | |
| 5 | MATI met with the Minister of Tourism to discuss issues and concerns raised by MATI members during the 31st AGM of MATI | |
| 6 | MATI participated in a World Bank Consultation for the Maldives Partnership Framework (CPF) for Fiscal Years 2022-2026 | |
| 7 | MATI met with the British High Commissioner to Maldives H.E. Caron Röhsler to discuss the UK Travel Review | |
| 8 | MATI met with the Minister of Tourism to discuss the Fahiway Portal |
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| August | 1 | MATI participated in the Golden Jubilee Steering Committee Meetings |
| 2 | MATI participated in the Bi-Monthly Stakeholder Meetings organised by MOT | |
| 3 | MATI participated in the monthly Sectoral Meeting with MATATO, NBAM and GAM | |
| 4 | MATI met with the Non-resident High Commissioner of the Republic of Rwanda to Maldives H.E. Jacqueline Mukangira | |
| 5 | MATI met with the Controller General of Immigration to discuss Airport congestion issues and issues with the IMUGA Portal | |
| 6 | MATI met with the Controller General of Customs to discuss Airport congestion issues | |
| 7 | MATI took part in a stakeholder consultation to discuss the establishment of a hazardous chemicals and waste management system in the Greater Male' Region organised by the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Technology | |
| 8 | MATI met with the Utility Regulatory Authority to discuss their proposed regulation on information sharing | |
| 9 | MATI wrote to the Minister of Tourism, the Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Technology and to the Minister of National Planning, Housing and Infrastructure raising MATI members concerns regarding sourcing of sand for Gulhifalhu reclamation project | |
| July | 1 | MATI participated in the Golden Jubilee Steering Committee Meetings |
| 2 | MATI participated in the Bi-Monthly Stakeholder Meetings organised by MOT | |
| 3 | MATI participated in the monthly Sectoral Meeting with MATATO, NBAM and GAM | |
| 4 | MATI met with the Labour Relations Authority to discuss and acquire more information regarding the Haraheri portal | |
| June | 1 | MATI participated in the Golden Jubilee Steering Committee Meetings |
| 2 | MATI participated in the Bi-Monthly Stakeholder Meetings organised by MOT | |
| 3 | MATI participated in the Destination Maldives Webinar targeted towards Travel Industry stakeholders of Singapore organised by the High Commission of Maldives in Singapore | |
| 4 | MATI took part in the Sustainable Tourism in Protected Areas Workshop organised by the Ministry of Environment | |
| May | 1 | MATI participated in the monthly Sectoral Meeting with MATATO, NBAM and GAM |
| 2 | MATI met with the Minister of Tourism and the Managing Director of MMPRC to discuss the recovery communications plan and to obtain an update on vaccination of tourism industry employees. | |
| 3 | MATI participated in the Golden Jubilee Steering Committee Meetings | |
| April | 1 | MATI participated in the monthly Sectoral Meeting with MATATO, NBAM and GAM |
| 2 | MATI took part in a Stakeholder consultation meeting organised by the Minister of Tourism | |
| 3 | MATI met with the Minister of Tourism and Minister Health to discuss and raise concerns related to the updated COVID-19 guidelines and protocols | |
| March | 1 | MATI met with the Minister of Economic Development to discuss and raise concerns regarding the new foreign employment regulation |
| 2 | MATI met with the Ministry of Tourism to discuss the revision of the Safety and Security Regulation | |
| 3 | MATI met with the Ministry of Tourism to discuss the Carrying capacity & guidelines for islands developed as Tourist Establishments (Development Guideline) | |
| 4 | MATI participated in the monthly Sectoral Meeting with MATATO, NBAM and GAM | |
| 5 | MATI submitted comments to the People's Majlis regarding the proposed Insurance Bill | |
| 6 | MATI and other tourism industry related NGOs was invited by MOT to discuss events and activities for the Golden Jubilee Celebrations | |
| February | 1 | MATI had a follow-up meeting with the Ministry of Economic Development to discuss Maldives participation in Dubai Expo 2020 |
| 2 | Upon request MATI met with Chemonics International to provide stakeholder consultation for a project by USAID for a Climate Change Adaptation project for Maldives and Sri Lanka | |
| 3 | MATI took part in a workshop organised by UNDP to discuss the formulation of the UN Maldives 5-year plan - the New UN sustainable development cooperation framework 2022 - 2026 for Maldives | |
| 4 | MATI met with the Minister of Tourism to discuss the Regulations and Guidelines related to the Tourism Sector (specifically the Safety and Security regulation) | |
| 5 | MATI was invited by the Ministry of Environment to take part in the Net-Zero Implementation Roadmap Workshop | |
| 6 | MATI participated in the first monthly Sectoral Meeting for 2021 with MATATO, NBAM and GAM | |
| January | 1 | MATI had a follow-up meeting with MoED, MOT and MMPRC to discuss Maldives participation in Dubai Expo 2020 |
| 2 | MATI met with the US Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Maldives Alaina B. Teplitz, to discuss the recovery prospects for the Tourism Sector in 2021 | |
| 3 | MATI arranged a meeting with the Minister of Environment to discuss Greater Male’ Environmental Improvement and get updates regarding the Waste Management Project at Thilafushi | |
| 4 | MATI met with the Ministry of Tourism to discuss and plan activities to celebrate Maldives Tourism Industry Golden Jubilee 2022 | |
| 5 | MATI participated in the first monthly Sectorial Meeting for 2021 with MATATO, NBAM and GAM |
| Monthly Work Highlights 2020 | ||
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| Month | # | Details |
| December | 1 | MATI had an Introductory/Courtesy Meeting with Council Members of Institute of Charted Accountants of the Maldives - ICAM |
| 2 | MATI met with the Controller of Immigration to discuss the Airport Congestions Issues | |
| 3 | MATI met with MoED, MOT and MMPRC to discuss Maldives particiaption in Dubai Expo 2020 | |
| 4 | MATI participated in the monthly Sectorial Meeting with MATATO, NBAM and GAM | |
| 5 | MATI held a meeting with the Maldives Butler Academy | |
| 6 | MATI held a meeting with MMPRC to discuss their Marketing Plan and Activities for 2021 | |
| November | ||
| 1 | MATI held an Introductory/Courtsey meeting with the newly appointed High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Maldives | |
| 2 | MATI met with Labour Relation Authority to discuss the 06th Amendment to the Employment Act, regulation for Service charge collections and payments | |
| 3 | MATI participated in the monthly Sectorial Meeting with MATATO, NBAM and GAM | |
| 4 | MATI together with MATATO, NBAM and GAM met with Minister of Tourism to dicusss the current Tourism Industry issues | |
| 5 | MATI organised an Introductory/Courtesy Call Meeting with Minister of Health Hon. Ahmed Naseem | |
| 6 | MATI send congratulatory letter to Minister of Tourism and MD of MMPRC on the achievements of World Travel Awards 2020 | |
| October | 1 | MATI sent a letter to HEP Ibrahim Mohamed Solih requesting to defer Tourism Land rent of Q1 and Q2 of 2021 |
| 2 | MATI sent a letter to MACL regarding the ease of lounge spaces at the new Seaplane Terminal building by MACL | |
| 3 | MATI participated in the first of the series of bi-monthly meetings to be held with the Ministry of Economic Development for a general discussion | |
| 4 | MATI participated in the first of the series of monthly meetings to be held with MATATO, NBAM and GAM | |
| 5 | MATI met with Allied Insurance to discuss their inbound COVID-19 insurance policy | |
| 6 | MATI held a courtesy meeting with the Controller General of Immigration | |
| 7 | MATI participated in regular COVID-19 Tourism Taskforce meetings | |
| September | 1 | MATI launched its first ever Member Portal |
| 2 | MATI attended three meetings of the COVID-19 Tourism Taskforce | |
| 3 | MATI met with NATAS (National Association of Travel Agents Singapore) for discussion of setting up a leisure travel bubble between Singapore and Maldives | |
| 4 | MATI met with the Labour Relations Authority to disucss the 6th Amendment to the Employment Act | |
| 5 | MATI met with the Maldives Immigration to discuss their ''Maldives Border Miles'' program | |
| 6 | MATI with the Vice President HEP Faisal Naseem and TAG team to discuss increasing PCR Testing Capacity | |
| 7 | MATI met with the Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Higher Education to discuss their ''Skills for a Resilient Workforce'' program and internship program | |
| 8 | MATI assisted the Ministry of Higher Education in obtaining internship placements for the students of the ''Skills for a Resilient Workforce'' Program | |
| 9 | MATI parcitipated in a follow-up meeting with the Ministry of Economic Development and Maldives Customs Service to discuss the Increase of Duty for Liquor | |
| 10 | MATI held the 186th Executive Board Meeting | |
| 11 | MATI nominated a representative to take part in the Steering Committee set-up by the Ministry of Economic Development to oversee Maldives participation in Expo 2021 to be held in Dubai, UAE | |
| August | 1 | MATI met with with Minister of Economic Development to discuss the Increase of Duty for Liquor and the Regulation on Foreign Employment |
| 2 | MATI held an introductory meeting with the newly appointed Minister of Tourism Hon. Abdulla Mausoom | |
| 3 | MATI attended a meeting of the National Taskorce on Building Resilience and Economic Recovery | |
| 4 | MATI attended three meetings of the COVID-19 Tourism Taskforce | |
| 5 | MATI held the 185th Executive Board Meeting | |
| 6 | MATI raised concerns with HPA and the Ministry of Tourism with regard to PCR Testing difficulties faced by resorts | |
| July | 1 | MATI attended a meeting with the Ministry of Education to discuss changes to the Academic Calendar |
| 2 | MATI met with the Minister of Tourism to discuss Extension of Loan Moratorium as well as the HPA Guideline HPA Guideline titled ‘’Public health interventions to reduce the risk of transmission’ |
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| 3 | MATI met with MMPRC to discuss Destionation Promotion stategies and tactics | |
| 4 | MATI attended a People's Majilis Economic Committee to discuss the Proposed Amendments to the Employment Act and submitted comments | |
| 5 | MATI met with the Resident British High Commissioner in Maldives to discuss omission of Maldives from the UK ''Safe Travel Countires'' list | |
| 6 | MATI attended two meetings of the National Taskforce on Building Resilience and Economic Recovery to discuss implications of the negative economic impact of COVID-19 on the Maldivian economy and mitigationary measures | |
| 7 | MATI attended 3 COVID-19 Tourism Taskforce meetings organised by the Ministry of Tourism to discuss the ongoing COVID-19 spread in Maldives and implications as well as mitigationary measures | |
| 8 | MATI sent comments to the HPA Guideline titled ‘’Public health interventions to reduce the risk of transmission’’ to the Minsitry of Tourism | |
| 9 | MATI offered comments to the Srategy document designed by the Ministry of Economic Development to address Migrant Worker issues | |
| 10 | MATI participated in a webinar organised by the Ministry of Enviroment to discuss the proposed & existing protected areas in Lhaviyani Atoll | |
| 11 | MATI raised member concerns with the Ministry of Tourism with regard to the ongoing COVID-19 situation and various problems and challenges they were facing | |
| June | 1 | MATI attended stakeholder discussion sessions organised by the Ministry of Tourism to revise and refine the ''Restarting in Maldives Tourism Guideline'' (formerly known as the Maldives Safe Tourism Guideline'') ongoing |
| 2 | MATI sent a letter to the Ministry of Tourism to calrify information regarding the deferment of Resort Lease Rent for Q3 and Q4 of 2020, announced by HEP Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on the 20th of May 2020 | |
| 3 | MATI attended a meeting of the National Taskforce on Building Resilience and Economic Recovery to discuss Finalization of the Guideline for Restarting of Tourism in Maldives | |
| 4 | MATI attended a meeting organised by the Ministry of Higher Education to discuss the ''Post Covid--9 recovery plan'' (Higher Education + Training component) | |
| 5 | MATI endorsed the Virtual L&D Conference of MAHRP | |
| 6 | MATI attended a meeting with the Ministry of Tourism to discuss empowerment of local artists and problems / challenges they face within the Tourism Industry | |
| 7 | MATI attended a meeting to discuss a DG level bilateral coordination mechanism between Maldives and China with regard to the Tourism sector, organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs | |
| May | 1 | MATI sent a letter to the High Commission of Sri Lanka seeking assistance towards the repatriaton of Sri Lankan employees |
| 2 | MATI sent a letter to the Ministry of Tourism seeking clarification regarding the ''Maldives Safe Tourism Guideline'' | |
| 3 | MATI met with the Minister of Tourism to discuss plans for resuming of Tourism in Maldives | |
| 4 | MATI participated in a follow-up meeting with the Minister of Tourism to discuss plans for resuming of Tourism in Maldives | |
| 5 | MATI sent letters to MIRA and the Ministry of Tourism seeking clarifiation on the fines levied on Q2 Resort Lease Rent of 2020 | |
| 6 | MATI started attending stakeholder discussion sessions organised by the Ministry of Tourism to revise and refine the ''Restarting in Maldives Tourism Guideline'' (formerly known as the Maldives Safe Tourism Guideline'') ongoing | |
| 7 | MATI held the 184th Executive Board Meeting | |
| 8 | MATI attended an MACL Facilitation Committee Meeting to discuss plans of Airport re-opening | |
| April | 1 | MATI met with NBAM, MATATO, GAM for a discussion of the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Tourism Sector and prospects moving forward. |
| 2 | MATI met with the Minister of Tourism to seek clarification regarding the COVID-19 Stimulus Package | |
| 3 | MATI sent letters to the Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Economic Development and Ministry of Foreign Affairs to seek assistance towards the repatriaton of foerign employees | |
| 4 | MATI submitted recommendations to be included in the COVID-19 Stimulus Package that included the deferment of Resort Lease Rent for the remainder of 2020, to the Ministry of Tourism | |
| 5 | MATI met with HEP Ibrahim Mohamed Solih to request deferment of Resort Lease Rent for the remainder of 2020 | |
| March | 1 | MATI met with Fitch Ratings to discuss tne National Sovereign Credit Rating |
| 2 | MATI attended a follow-up meeting with the Minister of Tourism to discuss COVID-19 mitigation measures | |
| 3 | MATI took part in the Roundtable Disussion on Resilient Tourism Development in the Maldives organised by National Disaster Management Authority | |
| 4 | MATI met with the Minister of Environment to discuss the issues and concerns raised by MATI members during 30th AGM. (Gulhi Falhu Reclamation Project & Thilafushi waste management) | |
| 5 | MATI met with the Minister of Tourism, Minister of National Planning and Infrastructure and CDE consultation regarding the Gulhi Falhu Reclamation Project. | |
| 6 | MATI in association with BML and MOT lauched short-term financing solution to support the tourism sector in the current COVID-19 criss | |
| 7 | MATI met with the Minister of Economic Development to discuss the circular issued by MoED urging employees to report cases of changes to salary, dismissal. | |
| 8 | MATI attented a meeting with MOT, MoED, Ministry of Finance, MMA, MACL and other industry stakeholders to discuss the COVID-19 Stimulus Package | |
| February | 1 | MATI attended a meeting with the Minister of Tourism to discuss COVID-19 mitigation measures |
| 2 | MATI organised a meeting with MATI members to hear their concerns and compile recommendations regarding the proposed amendments to the Employment Act (2/2008) | |
| 3 | MATI took part in the Consultation Workshop on Asian Development Bank Country Partnership Strategy 2020-2024 | |
| 4 | MATI attended the Development Finance Assessment Workshop organised by UNDP | |
| 5 | MATI held the 182nd Executive Board Meeting | |
| 6 | MATI held the 30th Annual General Meeting | |
| 7 | MATI held the 183rd Executive Board Meeting | |
| 8 | MATI raised concerns via a letter regarding the environmental impact of the proposed Gulhi Falhu reclamation project to the Ministry of Environment | |
| 9 | As per request MATI met with the CEO of Bank of Maldives to discuss potential assistance that BML could offer to industry stakeholders affected by the coronavirus outbreak. | |
| 10 | MATI organised a meeting with MATI members to identify their concerns and complie recommendatiosn regarding the Income Tax Regulation Draft. | |
| 11 | MATI met with the Commissioner General of Taxation and submitted recommendations to the Income Tax Regulation | |
| 12 | MATI sent a letter to the Minister of Tourism noting decrease in occupancy for the month of February due to COVID-19 pandemic and requested relief / concessions for the Tourism sector | |
| 13 | MATI met with MOT, VAMCO and MOE regarding resuming operation of R. Vandhoo regional waste management center discussion | |
| January | 1 | MATI submitted recommendations regarding streamlining of Work Permit and Work Visa applications to the Ministry of Economic Development |
| 2 | MATI attended and submitted comments at the Minimum Wage Forum organised by the Ministry of Tourism and Ministry of Economic Development | |
| 3 | MATI was invited to take part in the Coronavirus Tourism Taskforce that was tasked with the mitigation of the Coronavirus impact on the Tourism Industry |