ourist arrivals to the Maldives have increased by 2.6 percent so far this month, according to the latest figures released by the Ministry of Tourism, signaling a positive recovery after earlier concerns linked to instability in the Middle East.
Statistics published by the ministry show that 122,548 tourists visited the Maldives during the period under review, compared to 119,468 arrivals recorded during the same period last year.
The increase comes after tourism authorities reported a temporary slowdown in arrivals in recent months, partly attributed to travel disruptions and uncertainty caused by regional conflicts.
Data from the ministry shows that China remains the Maldives’ largest tourism source market this year, contributing 141,339 visitors so far. Russia ranks second with 121,826 arrivals, followed by the United Kingdom with 79,473 tourists.
Italy and Germany complete the top five source markets, recording 68,906 and 60,591 visitors respectively.
Resorts continue to account for the overwhelming majority of tourist stays in the Maldives. According to the figures, 640,988 tourists, representing 70.9 percent of total arrivals, chose resort accommodation.
Guesthouses attracted 218,773 visitors, accounting for 24.2 percent of arrivals, while hotels hosted 23,112 tourists. A further 19,766 visitors stayed aboard safari vessels and liveaboards.
The statistics also show that Velana International Airport remains the country’s primary gateway for international visitors, handling 898,709 arrivals so far this year.
Outside the capital region, the highest number of arrivals were recorded through Gan International Airport, which welcomed 3,710 tourists.
Tourism Ministry figures indicate that the Maldives is currently receiving an average of 6,286 tourists per day.
Tourism remains the country’s largest economic sector, with authorities continuing efforts to expand source markets and strengthen connectivity to support visitor growth throughout the year.
