Tourist arrivals near one million as China remains top source market

Tourist arrivals in the Maldives have approached one million, with China remaining the top source market. According to the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation, 994,901 tourists visited as of the latest period, a 4.9% decrease from last year but a 4.5% increase compared to 2024. Most arrived by air (980,054), with 14,847 by sea. China led with 153,790 arrivals, followed by Russia (136,495), UK (82,850), Italy (70,888), and Germany (64,075). Of these, 694,411 stayed at resorts, 231,189 at guesthouses, and 24,321 at hotels. There are 1,286 tourist establishments with a combined bed capacity of 67,468.

Tourist arrivals in the Maldives have approached one million, with China remaining the top source market. According to the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation, 994,901 tourists visited as of the latest period, a 4.9% decrease from last year but a 4.5% increase compared to 2024. Most arrived by air (980,054), with 14,847 by sea. China led with 153,790 arrivals, followed by Russia (136,495), UK (82,850), Italy (70,888), and Germany (64,075). Of these, 694,411 stayed at resorts, 231,189 at guesthouses, and 24,321 at hotels. There are 1,286 tourist establishments with a combined bed capacity of 67,468.

Tourist arrivals in the Maldives have approached one million, with China remaining the top source market. According to the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation, 994,901 tourists visited as of the latest period, a 4.9% decrease from last year but a 4.5% increase compared to 2024. Most arrived by air (980,054), with 14,847 by sea. China led with 153,790 arrivals, followed by Russia (136,495), UK (82,850), Italy (70,888), and Germany (64,075). Of these, 694,411 stayed at resorts, 231,189 at guesthouses, and 24,321 at hotels. There are 1,286 tourist establishments with a combined bed capacity of 67,468.

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