Kaafu Atoll Captures 45% of Tourist Arrivals Through July
Kaafu Atoll accounts for over 45% of total tourist arrivals in the Maldives for the first seven months of the year, Ministry of Tourism data reveals.
China Leads Maldives Tourism Growth with 232,000 Arrivals
China remains the Maldives' top tourism market with over 232,000 visitors, as cruise passenger numbers nearly double compared to last year.
Maldives Reports 1.9% Decline in July Tourist Arrivals
Maldives tourism arrivals for July saw a 1.9% year-on-year decline, totaling 184,735 visitors, while China remains the top source market.
Resort Rent Revenue Reaches MVR 1.1 Billion
The Maldivian government records an 8.4% increase in resort rent revenue, reaching MVR 1.1 billion as tourist arrivals surpass 1.2 million.
Maldives Delegation Heads to China to Boost Tourism
A senior Maldivian delegation visits China to bolster tourism ties and offset arrival declines from European markets amid global tensions.
Maldives Records Peak Daily Arrivals for June
The Maldives welcomed nearly 5,000 tourists in a single day, marking a peak for June, despite a 12.7% year-on-year decline in monthly arrivals.
Maldives Sea Arrivals Exceed 14,000 So Far in 2026
The Maldives records a significant boost in maritime tourism as sea arrivals in 2026 surpass 14,000, nearly doubling last year's total figures.
Maldives Tourism Arrivals Drop by 4% in Early 2026
Maldives tourist arrivals declined by 4% in early 2026, reaching 903,917 visitors, despite a record-breaking surge in cruise ship passengers.
