While tourist arrivals in annual terms reached 1,214,544 by 05th October 2022, Indian arrivals exceeded 172,000.
According to the most recent update from Ministry of tourism, source market details include;
- India – 172,911
- Russia – 146,806
- UK – 133,280
- Germany – 97,145
- Italy – 69,707
- USA – 57,275
- France – 36,147
- Spain – 31,990
- Saudi Arabia – 27,723
- Switzerland – 24,452
From the total tourist arrivals to the Maldives, Indian arrivals covered 14.2% share. Moreover, Russia held 12.1% share of the total tourist arrivals, while UK held 11.0% of the share.
Meanwhile, current operational capacity of resorts stood at 164, guesthouses and hotels at 867 and safari vessels at 154. The operational combined bed capacity is currently at 58,493.
Highlights of the tourism industry during the review week include;
- Tourism Appreciation Reception
- Maldives National Tourism Day Function
- Golden Year Gala Evening