The Maldives has welcomed its first tourist of the year.
The first tourist for 2025 is Luis, a Spanish national. He arrived in the Maldives with his wife and daughter, marking his eleventh visit to the Maldives. Luis, a diving enthusiast, describes the Maldives as his second home.
The Maldives, which set a record by hosting over two million last year, celebrates the arrival of its first visitor each year.