A total of 1.2 million tourists have spent their holidays at resorts in the Maldives so far this year, accounting for 74 percent of all tourist arrivals, according to statistics from the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation.
According to the ministry’s figures, the Maldives has welcomed 1.7 million tourists so far this year. Of these, 1,282,773 stayed at resorts, making them the most popular accommodation option. Guesthouses ranked second, accommodating 375,306 tourists, equivalent to 21 percent of total arrivals.
The statistics show that 38,911 tourists stayed at hotels, while 33,281 spent their holidays on safari vessels.
China remains the leading source market for tourist arrivals in the Maldives so far this year, with 328,058 visitors. Russia ranked second with 251,214 tourists, followed by the United Kingdom with 133,337, Germany with 116,774 and Italy with 104,140.
The Maldives currently has 1,299 tourism establishments in operation, providing a total of 69,051 beds for visitors.
In addition to resorts, guesthouses on inhabited islands continue to attract tourists. A significant proportion of visitors are choosing local tourism options, contributing to economic growth on inhabited islands and increasing income opportunities for local communities.