News | June 1, 2026
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Statistics published by the Ministry of Tourism have revealed that 33 new resorts have been opened in the Maldives over the last 4 years.
From November 2018 onwards, 33 properties have opened till now out of which 18 properties were opened in the record-breaking year of 2019. 2 properties opened in 2018, 3 in 2020, 7 in 2021 and 3 in 2022.
New properties that have debuted in Maldives this year include Alila Kothaifaru Maldives, OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi and Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa.
Notable brands such as Radisson Blu, The Ritz Carlton and Patina Hotels & Resorts have also launched their inaugural properties in the Maldives in the last 2 years.
Currently, 166 resorts operate in the Maldives with operational 40,765 beds.
6 additional resorts are expected to open in 2023 which includes the debut of Minor Hotels’ Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort as well as a new resort by Amari Hotels & Resorts.