I was able to find this statement published on February 7th:

The Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation –
Statement 7th February 2012

The MMPRC wishes to communicate with all their friends, partners and colleagues that today at 1300 today (Male time) President Mohamed Nasheed resigned. This was due to local political issues and to avoid further confrontation he stepped down in the interests of peace and the nation.

We wish to reassure our industry colleagues that no resort, or tourist has been affected by this unusual event and that any-one intending to come to the Maldives on vacation can be reassured that their holiday will not be affected in any-way. The Maldives is unique for its one island one resort geography and guarantees that no guests should be part of any local political issues.

On the same day, Starwood representatives in the Maldives stated further:

The Vice President Mr. Mohamed Waheed has now been sworn in as the President of the Maldives and all civil disturbances have ceased.

There are no disruptions to our guests at either Sheraton Maldives or W Maldives. The airport (located on a different island to the city of Male’), continues to operate as normal and both our resorts are transferring guests between the resorts and the airport with no disruption.

Hope that helps.

Best regards,

William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

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