Once a destination for the ultra-rich, the Maldives is now embracing a new model of tourism that’s changing who gets to experience paradise. Government reforms have recently allowed Maldivians to open guesthouses on inhabited islands, breaking a long-standing rule that once confined tourism to unpopulated resort enclaves. Travellers can experience the country’s everyday culture, and, for the first time, local families can earn directly from the industry that powers their economy. Tap the link in