Minister of Tourism Thoriq Ibrahim has revealed that 1,290 new tourism beds are expected to be introduced across the Maldives before the end of 2025. Speaking at a press briefing held at the President’s Office on Wednesday, Minister Thoriq stated that 156 tourism-related projects are currently under development throughout the country. He noted, however, that […]
The Maldives has officially welcomed over 700,000 tourists so far this year, reaffirming the island nation’s continued popularity as a world-class travel destination. According to the latest statistics from the Ministry of Tourism, total tourist arrivals reached 702,341 as of April 20, 2025. This marks a significant increase compared to the same period last year […]
As of April 2025, China has solidified its position as the Maldives’ top source of tourists, contributing 69,010 visitors by late March, marking a 9.3% increase from the same period in 2024. This growth is attributed to the resumption of direct flights from major Chinese cities, including Beijing, Chengdu, and Shanghai, enhancing accessibility for Chinese […]
The Maldives is witnessing a gradual recovery in its Indian tourist market, a key segment that faced challenges in 2024 due to diplomatic tensions. After a significant decline in arrivals—from 56,208 in Q1 2023 to 34,847 in Q1 2024—sparked by a boycott following controversial remarks by Maldivian officials, recent data shows a 10% increase in […]
The Ministry of Tourism and Environment has announced the removal of seven locations from the previously published list of islands, lands, and lagoons designated for tourism lease. According to the latest notification, the changes come following a revision of the list last updated on May 30 under the rules governing the leasing of islands and […]
The Gan International Airport development project has reached a significant milestone, with 60 percent of the work now completed, according to the latest update from authorities. The ambitious project, which aims to transform Gan Airport into a modern aviation hub in the southern region of the Maldives, includes the expansion of the runway, construction of […]
The number of operational tourist accommodation establishments across the Maldives has decreased, according to the latest statistics released by the Ministry of Tourism on Thursday. As of April 12, the total number of operational tourist facilities across the island nation stood at 1,196, marking a slight drop from previous counts. The data reveals that these […]
The Maldives continues to shine as a premier tourist destination, with a 5.8 percent increase in tourist arrivals recorded so far this year. According to the Ministry of Tourism, a total of 687,916 tourists visited the Maldives as of April 8, marking a notable rise compared to the 650,404 arrivals during the same period last […]
In 2025, the Maldives is making significant strides in sustainable development, economic diversification, and environmental conservation, positioning itself as a leader among small island nations. Tourism and Infrastructure Expansion Building on a record-breaking 2 million tourist arrivals in 2024, the Maldivian government aims to attract 2.3 million visitors by year-end. Efforts include expanding national airline […]
The Maldives has unveiled a bold new tourism strategy aimed at leveraging the global appeal of sports to attract more high-value travellers. The Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation (MMPRC) has inked sponsorship deals with two sporting powerhouses – the UK’s Liverpool Football Club (LFC) and India’s Mumbai Indians cricket team. Unlike traditional sports tourism, the […]
