Local Tourism in Maldives

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A new beginning to tourism in Maldives



With the introduction of local tourism in the Maldives, the market expanded rapidly giving an opportunity for the travelers across the globe to visit Maldives with an affordable budget.

Before the introduction of local tourism in the Maldives, visitors have to have a decent budget if they are planning to spend a vacation in Maldives. Usually it will be a stay in a luxury hotel or resort island. Thus, the luxury of enjoying a moment in these beautiful but tiny island unlike other is for the rich.

However, the government decision to start local tourism in the Maldives in the around 2009 is marked as a new beginning to the ever growing industry of tourism in Maldives. At the time of writing this article based on the information published on the tourism ministry website local guest houses cover up to 23% of bed capacity with 14,018 beds in the Maldives tourism sector and it’s growing rapidly at different part of the Maldives. Currently, in 115 local island at 20 atolls the business is booming. Tourism Ministry Statistics

Remarkably the industry has lead a huge growth in the other related sectors such as food and beverage and it has affected greatly to the local fishing industry too. The overall improvement in the industry has lead a improvement in daily livelihoods of the individuals in the local island.

Unlike, tourist staying in the resorts or on safari boats, staying in a local island brings various other joyful experiences in the travel itself. The Maldivian culture and various daily activities and the way of like of a local can easily be seen and observed. The local tourism usually is about allowing travelers across the globe to enjoy a luxury holiday in a budget while enjoying the local lifestyle.

The adventure of local tourism is fascinating as it allow local and international travelers to visit different island and understand their local environment and culture. Before the start of local tourism even for Maldivian it has been a difficult this to visit various island, unless there is a friend of known connection it will not be possible to stay in different island. However, even that barrier has also been removed.

Currently some of the famous local tourism island include the following:

 K.Maafushi

Photo: Tripadvisor.com


Aa.Ukulhas

PHOTO : Siaréz Photography


V.Keyodhoo 
PHOTO : Dynamyst

V.Fulidhoo

PHOTO : Dynamyst


Aa.Rasdhoo
PHOTO: Rasdhoo Dive Lodge


To name some activities that can be enjoyed while staying in a local island:

  • Snorkeling
  • Local music events
  • Sports fishing
  • Sandbank picnics
  • Island hopping
  • Night fishing
  • Barbecue nights
  • Sunset dinner at the beach
  • Romantic beach dinner
  • Diving
  • Water sports activities
  • Mata safari
  • Private stay in sandbanks
  • Resort day visits

Each of these activities are available in almost all the local island whenever you visit Maldives as a local tourism explorer. 

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