The number of tourist accommodation establishments operational across the Maldives, has risen.
This was revealed by the latest weekly statistics publicized by the Ministry of Tourism on Thursday.
As such, the ministry’s figures revealed that as of May 8, the number of operational tourist accommodation facilities across the Maldives sat at 1,189. The guesthouses span across 113 islands of 20 atolls, with hotels operational on nine islands of eight atolls and resorts operational across 175 islands of 19 atolls. 69 percent of the bed capacity is occupied by resorts, followed by 22 percent occupied by guesthouses, five percent by liveaboard vessels, and four percent by hotels.
Presently, a total of 64,886 tourist beds are in operation across these facilities, which include 183 resorts, 832 guesthouses, 16 hotels, and 158 live-aboard vessels.
The beds operational across these facilities include 45,129 in resorts, 2,310 in hotels, 14,260 in guesthouses, and 3,187 in live-aboard vessels.
The island nation continues to expand its tourism infrastructure, offering a diverse range of options for zealous travelers worldwide, with 1,189 operational tourist accommodation establishments across the Maldives. From resorts and guesthouses to liveaboard vessels and hotels, these facilities span across numerous atolls, ensuring that visitors can experience the unique beauty of the tropical island paradise.
As tourism continues to grow, Maldives remains committed to maintaining its position as a premier destination in the global market and provide exceptional service and unforgettable experiences for travelers from around the globe.