School of Fish
Encircling the grand jellyfish, 100 unique fish swim in synchronized harmony, their vibrant forms symbolizing the composition of the Maldives' registered tourist facilities in 2023. Each fish type represents a distinct category—guesthouses, resorts, tourist vessels, and hotels—blending together to create a visual representation akin to a pie chart. This artistic arrangement highlights the proportional contributions of each facility type to the tourism ecosystem, showcasing the diversity and unity that drive the Maldives' thriving hospitality sector.
How to read the visualization
Each of the 100 fish swimming around the jellyfish represents a portion of the Maldives' tourist accommodations registered in 2023. The diverse schools of fish symbolize different types of facilities, from resorts to local guesthouses, creating a visual representation of the tourism infrastructure. They collectively illustrate the total registered tourist facilities, with each individual fish accounting for a percentage of the total establishments, making it easy to grasp the scale and distribution of tourist accommodations at a glance.
The surrounding fish in the artwork represent the composition of 1,245 registered tourist facilities in the Maldives for 2023. Guesthouses dominate the scene, comprising 72% (898 facilities) of the total, reflecting their widespread presence and accessibility across the islands. Resorts, synonymous with luxury, make up 14% (175 facilities), showcasing their significant yet specialized role in attracting high-end tourists. Safari vessels account for 13% (158 facilities), emphasizing the appeal of oceanic exploration and adventure, while hotels contribute 1% (13 facilities), indicating their niche positioning in the overall mix. Together, these facilities form a diverse and harmonious ecosystem that sustains the Maldives' vibrant tourism industry.