In a latest development that took place on Wednesday, the president of the Maldives directed the country's spa resorts to reopen the spas which just a few days back were threatened for a closure following Islamic protests.
Mohammed Nasheed has reportedly asked the Supreme Court to figure is operating the luxury treatment centres in the country’s myriad resorts was legal or not. The president as well as the operators of these spas are keeping their fingers crossed that the Supreme Court allows them to continue with the operating of these spas.
Earlier, Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI), the prominent representative of hotels in the island country, had challenged the government’s order of closing spa parlours and health centres following a protest.
MATI had declared that the ban on spas threatened the lucrative tourism sector of the island and will deter travellers to plan holidaysto Maldives. The organisation filed two cases in civil courts for revoking the ban and also appealed the government for a proper resolution to sort out the issue.
 |
Paradise Island Resort & Spa |
Maldives Holidays are one of the popular fads among celebrities. The archipelago is descended upon by several glitteratis like Naomi Campbell, James Caan and Bruno Tonioli. In addition to this, myriads of affluent honeymooners plan luxury holidays to Maldives to immerse into its charm.
Massage parlours and Spas form an integral part of any luxury holidays in Maldives and any such ban would cripple the archipelago’s £1billion tourism sector severely declining the rate of visitors and leading to hefty losses.
