● 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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The people behind the service

A channel for those who keep the islands running — to report a month’s service charge, flag unfair distribution, or raise concerns about working conditions. Confidential, and reviewed before anything is published.

How it works

What happens to your submission

  • You stay anonymous. Name and contact are optional. Share only what you’re comfortable with.
  • We review first. Nothing is published automatically. We assess each submission for credibility and fairness.
  • We verify where we can. Service-charge figures are cross-checked against other reports for the same property and month.
  • We protect identities. Published items are framed to avoid identifying the person who reported them.
Need urgent help? For a withheld or unfairly distributed service charge, you can also raise a formal case with the Labour Relations Authority (LRA), which oversees compliance. This site is a public-interest record, not a substitute for the LRA or legal advice.
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What workers are telling us

Service charge  “Posted total looked high, but only department heads received the full share this month.” — Resort, North Malé (under review)

Conditions  “Staff accommodation overcrowded after seasonal hiring; raised with management.” — Resort, Ari Atoll (under review)

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