Episode
Why Did the Maldives’ Tourism Advisor Step Down?
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- Morning Drive
- Published
- Sep 15, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1689
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Summary
The Maldives is under the spotlight at Arabian Travel Market, from Gulf travel demand and aviation connectivity to investment and new tourism policies. Mohamed Khaleel joins Tim Elliott after recently stepping down as Tourism Advisor to the President of the Maldives, citing concerns over the impact of new foreign-currency requirements on the tourism sector. He is also CEO of Manta Air and Managing Director of Pulse Hotels & Resorts, giving him a front-row view of where Maldivian tourism is heading.