Maldives Association of Tourism Industry has expressed strong criticism from excluding them out from the relief package discussion

The government has come up with economic relief plans for local businesses and individuals whom are heavily impacted due to the effects of COVID-19.

Being a prominent tourism promotion organization. The organisation has said the government had downplayed the impact of it. MATI has noted steps are required to help businesses to keep them afloat by not letting them go bankrupt. Also noted that the government need to put proper assistance to help aid the business and MATI is the key partner for the economy.