The Maldivian government is promoting low cost tourism facilities to attract budget travellers. Pakistani investors may invest in guest houses and 2- or 3-star hotels, where 70 percent occupancy is guaranteed. Ismail Asif, Vice-President Maldives Chamber of Commerce and Industry, made these remarks while welcoming the delegation led by Muhammad Tauseef Zaman, Vice-President of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI).
He said tourism, fisheries and construction sectors of Maldives have tremendous opportunities of investment. He said that Pakistani investors should come and start joint ventures with Maldivian counterparts.