On 6 December 2025 , the Maldives Government  announced major amendments to the Maldives Tourism Law (Law No. 2/99) . These updates introduce 16 new regulatory changes , including new licensing rules for local tour operators, foreign tour operators, and tour guides . The revised law will be officially gazetted within 90 days by the Ministry of Tourism . These reforms aim to strengthen tourism standards, ensure transparency, and protect consumers across all travel-related activities conducted...