Tourism is the main stay of Maldivian economy contributing 70% directly and indirectly to the country’s GDP. The tourism industry is impacted by several factors. In this outlook we have examined the most important global events and factors that would affect the future of the tourism industry in Maldives.

As per world bank’s latest GEP (Global Economic Prospectus) report, the Maldives is likely to remain the region's fastest expanding economy, owing to a rise in visitor arrivals and infrastructural developments.