  The aim of the research paper is to understand the sustainability challenges
faced by resorts mainly luxury in Maldives and to implement the sustainable
tourism practices. The Maldives economy is dependent mostly on the fishing,
boat building, boat repairing and tourism. Over recent years there is a drastic
change that has took place in Maldives in tourism industry. Maldives has
progressed to be the upper middle-income country and luxury resorts are the
reason for increased GDP in the country. Although there are some practices
associated with the luxury resorts to follow in terms of environmental
concerns. Present study focuses on the triple bottom line approach and the 12
major Sustainable Tourism Principles as a framework for sustainability
practices and its implementation including the challenges associated in
Maldives. The paper suggests some recommendations on several paradigm of
enforcing laws and regulations, waste management facilities, fostering
collaboration along with promoting local agriculture. The study also
contemplates on several other areas such as on the impact of sustainability
initiatives, coral restoration, and the use of sustainable supply chains. The
intent of the current research is to suggest methods to promote the sustainable
practices in luxury resort in Maldives.
