Where can a tourist stay in the Maldives?
Tourists travelling to the Maldives could stay in one of the four types of accommodation, Resorts, Hotels, Guesthouses and Safari vessels, permitted under the Tourism Act Law No. 2/99, and registered at the Ministry of Tourism.
How is the tourism industry in the Maldives?
Tourism is the main industry in the Maldives and contributes about 32% to its GDP – a figure which could easily rise to 70% if indirect sectors relating to tourism are taken into account. Tourism generates a 5th of Maldives total employment and 70% of its foreign exchange earnings. It also accounts for 30% of the Government’s revenue. (W.T.O. 2010)
How many people visit the Maldives each year?
Tourism in Maldives started with just two resorts. At present, there are over 80 resorts located in the different atolls constituting the Republic of Maldives. Over the past few decades, the number of tourists in Maldives has risen continuously. Today, more than 500,000 tourists visit the Maldives each year.
What kind of activities are done in the Maldives?
Activities such as snorkeling, scuba diving and reef walking ,water sports activities where power boats are used extensively can threaten the very coral reef that sustain not only an ecosystem of multi species but the barrier to erosive impacts of waves on the resort islands.
When is the 50th anniversary of the Maldives?
The year 2022 will mark the 50th anniversary for Maldives tourism… Tourists travelling to the Maldives could stay in one of the four types of accommodation, Resorts, Hotels, Guesthouses and Safari vessels, permitted under the Tourism Act Law No. 2/99, and registered at the Ministry of Tourism.
Where is the W resort in the Maldives?
W Maldives is a luxurious private island resort situated in North Ari Atoll. It takes 1.5-hour speed boat ride or a 25-minute sea plane transfer from Male International Airport to this destination.
Where is you and ME resort in Maldives?
A brand new, 5-star resort, opened on 1st March 2019, You & Me is located in Raa atoll, northern Maldives, just 20 minutes by speedboat from Ifuru domestic airport, or a 45 minute, scenic seaplane ride from Velana international airport.