The Maldives tourism sector has achieved remarkable growth in 2023, with state revenue reaching MVR 437 million (excluding tax income) and earning several accolades including the World's Leading Destination Award and World's Leading Green Destination Award. Tourist arrivals set new records, with February seeing over 10,000 visitors in a single day and expectations of reaching two million visitors by year's end. The Tourism Ministry is actively addressing challenges such as undeveloped resort properties while advancing initiatives like the development of L. Hulhimendhoo as an international hospitality training facility under the National University.