● 179 resorts in operation ● 952 guesthouses ● 879,154 visitor arrivals in 2026 ● Resorts host 70.4% of all visitors ● Highest service charge: Velaa — USD 3,660 / staff ● Service charge is 10% by law, distributed monthly
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31 January 2026 · Corporate Maldives

Velaa leads the table again as three resorts top MVR 50,000

Velaa Private Island distributed about USD 3,660 per employee, with Waldorf Astoria Ithaafushi and Soneva Fushi also clearing MVR 50,000 each.

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Labour Law§
10 April 2026

What the service-charge law actually requires

A 10% charge, distributed monthly, with admin deductions capped at 1% — and fines up to MVR 500,000 for properties that fail to distribute.

Source: Labour Relations Authority
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