The document discusses the history and development of tourism in the Maldives. It notes that organized tourism began in the Maldives in 1972 with the opening of the first tourist hotel. Tourism has since grown significantly and become the main industry and economic driver of the country. The document states that over 100,000 tourists now visit the Maldives annually, and tourism revenues make up over 60% of the country's GDP.
The document discusses the history and development of tourism in the Maldives. It notes that organized tourism began in the Maldives in 1972 with the opening of the first tourist hotel. Tourism has since grown significantly and become the main industry and economic driver of the country. The document states that over 100,000 tourists now visit the Maldives annually, and tourism revenues make up over 60% of the country's GDP.
The document discusses the history and development of tourism in the Maldives. It notes that organized tourism began in the Maldives in 1972 with the opening of the first tourist hotel. Tourism has since grown significantly and become the main industry and economic driver of the country. The document states that over 100,000 tourists now visit the Maldives annually, and tourism revenues make up over 60% of the country's GDP.