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Russian Tourism Industry Asks for Government Help Over Maldives Payment Issues, Frank Media Reports

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Summary

The Russian Union of Tourism Industry (RST) has requested the Ministry of Economic Development and the Russian embassy in the Maldives to hold consultations with local authorities due to payment issues through the Bank of Maldives, according to Frank Media. In October, the Bank of Maldives began rejecting transactions related to Russia, including payments for Russian tourists' hotel stays, according to Frank Media. Several Russian tour operators have faced these payment issues, according to Georgy Mohov, founder of the agency 'Persona Grata'. The Ministry of Economic Development in Russia is preparing to address the situation with the Maldives' Ministry of Tourism and its embassy in Russia, according to Meduza.

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  1. Updated: new information was added. - The Ministry of Economic Development in Russia is preparing to address the situation with the Maldives' Ministry of Tourism and its embassy in Russia. (developing)

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  • Frank Media

    T2 · established media · company · international

  • Business FM

    T2 · established media · company · international

  • Meduza

    T2 · established media · independent · international

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