Maldives Adds Nearly 1,900 Beds, Pushing Tourism Infrastructure to 65,143 as Arrival Target Looms

The Maldives has expanded its tourism infrastructure substantially in 2025, adding nearly 1,900 beds to its hospitality sector, according to newly released figures from the Ministry of Tourism and Environment. The increase brings the nation’s total tourist bed capacity to 65,143, reinforcing its status as a leading destination in the global travel market.

This growth, up from 63,248 beds at the close of last year, reflects sustained investment across the country’s accommodation landscape. Resorts continue to dominate, offering 43,247 beds, while guesthouses provide 15,494. Safari vessels and hotels contribute 3,918 and 2,484 beds, respectively.

The expansion is mirrored in the number of operational establishments now serving visitors. A total of 1,254 facilities are currently open, comprising 174 resorts, 903 guesthouses, 161 safari operations and 16 hotels. The breadth of offerings underscores the sector’s diversification and its capacity to absorb rising demand.

Tourist arrivals have surged in parallel with these developments. As of the latest reporting period, the Maldives has welcomed 1,492,075 visitors, a 9.4 percent increase compared with the same timeframe last year, when 1,363,333 arrivals were recorded.

The government has set a target of 2.3 million arrivals by year’s end. To reach that figure, the country must attract an additional 807,925 tourists over the remaining 120 days, requiring an average of 6,732 arrivals per day. With the high season approaching, officials express confidence that daily numbers will exceed this threshold.