With the dawn of the new year, the Maldives’ tourism industry has experienced a significant boost, with tourist arrivals approaching the one-hundred-thousand mark within the first 14 days. According to the latest statistics released by the Ministry of Tourism, a total of 99,350 tourists have visited the Maldives by the end of January 14th.

This represents a notable growth compared to the same period last year. While 90,659 tourists visited the Maldives during this timeframe last year, the figures so far this year indicate a 9.6 percent increase. These numbers demonstrate that the Maldives’ tourism sector has commenced the year on a very promising note.

Looking at individual markets, Russia contributed the highest number of tourists during the first 10 days of the year. A total of 16,868 tourists arrived from Russia, while Italy was noted as the second most popular market, with 11,987 tourists visiting the country.

To cater to these visitors, a large number of facilities are currently operating across the Maldives. Statistics show that a combined total of 67,787 beds have been brought into operation to serve tourists, encompassing 179 resorts, 976 guesthouses, 173 safari vessels, and 16 tourist hotels.