The Maldives welcomed more than 152,000 tourists last month, bringing the total number of arrivals for the current year to over 800,000. Although this indicates a marginal decline compared to the same period last year, arrival figures are showing an upward trend as airlines resume operations that were previously suspended due to the conflict in the Middle East. China, Russia, and the United Kingdom continue to be the leading source markets for the destination. As the tourism industry expands, the nation’s operational bed capacity has increased to 68,005. The government is currently focused on navigating existing challenges to drive further growth and advancement within the tourism sector.
