Of the 714,598 tourists who visited the Maldives between January 1 and April 12, 2025, a significant 69.8 per cent—approximately 499,145 visitors—opted to stay in Maldivian resorts, according to the latest data released by the Ministry of Tourism and Environment.

Reflecting this high demand, the Maldives currently hosts 175 resorts with a combined total of 43,147 operational beds, underscoring the sector's strong capacity to accommodate a substantial volume of travelers.

While resorts remained the most popular choice, other accommodation types also received notable attention. The guesthouse sector, which includes 808 properties offering 13,762 beds, welcomed 175,963 tourists, accounting for 24.6 per cent of the total arrivals during the period. Meanwhile, fifteen hotels with a collective 2,038 beds accommodated 21,061 visitors, representing 2.9 per cent of the overall figure.

Tourist arrival figures for April have shown a marked improvement year-on-year. In the first 12 days of April alone, the Maldives received 82,180 tourists, reflecting a 13.9 per cent increase compared to the 72,137 arrivals recorded during the same period in 2024.

Looking at the broader picture, the total number of tourist arrivals from January through 12 April represents a 5.7 per cent increase over the corresponding period last year, suggesting a continued rebound and growing appeal of the Maldives as a travel destination.

In terms of daily averages, the data reveals that the country welcomed an average of 7,006 tourists per day from January to mid-April. For the first 12 days of April alone, the average daily arrivals stood at 6,848.

Regarding source markets, China emerged as the leading contributor, with 79,770 visitors, followed closely by the United Kingdom, which accounted for 74,802 arrivals. Russia also featured prominently among the top contributors, though the precise number was grouped together with the UK in the reported statistics.