BML: Over MVR 3 bn in loans issued for Maldivian tourism

Bank of Maldives has issued more than MVR 3 billion in loans for the Maldivian tourism industry, says CEO and Managing Director of BML, Andrew Healy.

BML is the Platinum Sponsor of the Travel Trade Maldives (TTM) Fair organized by Maldives Gateways. It’s also the Title Sponsor of TTM’s Hotelier Summit.

Speaking during the opening ceremony of TTM 2017, held at Dharubaaruge this Wednesday morning, Healy said BML was committed to assisting tourism industry stakeholders in Maldives.

He said more than MVR 3 billion from the loans issued by BML had gone to the Maldivian tourism industry.

Speaking of BML’s efforts to fund the Maldivian tourism industry, Healy said branches, ATMs and cash card machines has provided great conveniences to heads of tourist organizations, employees, as well as tourists.

He also pledged to support the tourism industry to achieve its target of 2 million tourists per year by 2020.

BML, in association with American Express launched a destination marketing campaign “Experience Maldives” last Tuesday night to promote Maldivian tourism industry to American Express’ global network of clients.