30/09/2011 | C. Martin
An increasing number of tourists have been taking Maldives holidays since 2009, according to a new report published by Care Ratings Maldives.
The island nation is likely to attract more investment from China and India in the future, the report said.
Some 77 new resorts will be opened in the Maldives over the coming three years, while there will be a 47% rise in bed capacity.
The country's tourism sector is also likely to see an increase in safari vessels.
According to the report, there will be 38,000 direct employees in the tourism industry by the end of this year, up from 35,000, while revenues are likely to witness a 10% rise.
The tourism sector, which is making a significant recovery by encouraging tourists to go on tailor made holidays in the island country, is the main driver of the Maldivian economy.
Copyright Press Association 2011