Maldives Tourism Observatory

MTO provides independent, data-driven intelligence on Maldives tourism performance, source-market dynamics, bed-nights, accommodation capacity, occupancy signals, seasonality, aviation connectivity, tourism policy, local island tourism, sustainability pressure, and investment risk.

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Mission

To transform Maldives tourism data into clear, reliable, and practical intelligence that helps industry stakeholders make better business, investment, and policy decisions.

Vision

To be the Maldives’ most trusted independent source of tourism intelligence, shaping smarter decisions for a more competitive, resilient, and sustainable tourism industry.

Why it matters

Official data exists, but the market needs interpretation. MTO turns numbers into structured signals for pricing, marketing, investment, operations, and policy decisions.

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Tourism signals

A concise view of demand, source-market mix and accommodation supply for faster orientation.

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Arrivals

2.2M

2025

Top Source Market

China

329,110 arrivals

Bed Nights

13.7M

2025

Accommodation Capacity

64,490

2025

Occupancy

58.3%

2025

Government Revenue

MVR 13.8B

2025

Visitor Demand

Annual totals derived from the official monthly series

MMA Monthly Tourist Arrivals · Jan 1988–Jul 2026 · latest month 183,119 (-1.9% vs 2025).

Source Markets

Latest year: 2025

China 329,110

Russia 278,760

United Kingdom 202,170

Germany 167,820

Italy 153,410

Accommodation Capacity

Latest year: 2025

Resorts 43,956

Guesthouses 14,999

Safari vessels 3,202

Hotels 2,333