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Maldivian tourism industry in full swing amid state of emergency

The Maldivian Ministry of Tourism and tourism stakeholders in the country have issued a message of reassurance regarding the industry amid a state of emergency.

The ministry has stated that the emergency has had no impact on travellers and that all tourism and travel related businesses are operating as usual.

A 15-day state of emergency was imposed in the Maldives on 7 February 2018 by its president after a surprise ruling by the country's supreme court.

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