Currently, the Foreign Office advises against all but essential travel to the Maldives, and it remains off the UK’s quarantine-exempt list – despite the country having had consistently low infection rates, with only 28 recorded deaths.
But, according to the Managing Director of MaldiMaves Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), talks are taking place at a high level to change that status. Mohamed Thoyyib told Telegraph Travel.
“The UK is one of our most important markets so, with the Maldives High Commission in the United Kingdom and the Maldives Ministry of Tourism, discussions are underway to ease the travel restrictions for travellers from the UK,” he said.
“Along with the Maldives’ one-island-one-resort concept and abundant choice of private villa facilities, the geography of the country means the Maldives is the ideal destination for guests who are keen to avoid crowds during their holiday this year.
“In line with the comprehensive Covid-19 safe tourism guidelines and hygiene certification programme issued by the Maldivian Ministry of Tourism in June 2020, all 166 resorts situated in the island nation will be required to take protective measures, ensuring the safety of tourists and also staff working in the industry.”
