Sichuan Airlines resumes Maldives flights after 7 years
Sichuan Airlines, one of China’s leading carriers, has resumed flights to the Maldives after seven years. The resumption flight, carrying 186 passengers, landed at Velana International Airport at 6:05pm Tuesday evening, where it was welcomed with a special water salute, symbolising the revival of tourism connections. Sichuan Airlines will operate three weekly flights, bridging the […]
China to secure top three spot among Maldives’ tourism source markets
The Maldives’ tourism industry is witnessing a remarkable resurgence, with China projected to claim a spot among the top three source markets for the nation’s tourism this year. The Tourism Ministry’s estimations reveal that China, once the largest source market of tourists before the Covid pandemic, is set to regain its position of prominence in […]
China’s Sichuan Airlines to begin Maldives flights on Aug 29
Sichuan Airlines, a prominent player in China’s aviation industry, is embarking on an exciting venture by introducing a brand-new flight route to the picturesque Maldives. Commencing operations on August 29, the airline will offer a convenient schedule of three weekly flights, connecting Chengdu and Male’. Anticipating the surging demand for travel to this breathtaking destination, […]
China overtakes Germany as Maldives’ fourth-largest tourism market
China has emerged as a dominant force in the Maldives’ tourism industry, surpassing Germany to secure its position as the fourth-largest tourism market for the exotic archipelago. According to official data released by the Maldives’ Ministry of Tourism, a total of 67,822 Chinese tourists have visited the Maldives so far this year. This surge in […]
Maldives records 2.4 per cent increase in tourist arrival in 2015
According to a press release by the Ministry of Tourism, tourist arrivals for the year 2015 totalled 1,234,288 tourists.
Maldives records 1.1 million tourist arrivals this year at the end of November
Tourist arrivals for the year so far totalled 1,114,993 at the end of November, an increase of 1.3% compared to the same period last year.
Tourist arrivals fall 4.4 per cent in October
Tourist arrivals totalled 105,498 in October 2015, 4.4 per cent less than the arrivals for the same period last year, figures released by the Ministry of Tourism reveal.
September arrivals decline by 13 percent in the Maldives
Arrivals in September plunged 13 percent in monthly terms according to the Maldives Monetary Authority’s Monthly Economic Review.
Arrivals to Asia Pacific grow by 12.5 million in H1 2015, says PATA
According to PATA, international arrivals to the Asia Pacific region have shown continuous growth with a gain of 5.4% during H1 2015.
MMA report: Chinese arrivals rebound in August, as fish exports boom in the Maldives
August saw a 7.8% year-on-year increase in Chinese arrivals, as well as an phenomenal 407% year-on-year increase in fish exports.
New research shows Chinese travel driven by the young, wealthy and tech-savvy
Hotels.com has published their 4th major annual study of Chinese traveller habits, the Chinese International Travel Monitor (CITM).
TripAdvisor rebrands as Mao Tu Ying for Chinese market, releases app
To cater to the world’s largest growing tourism market, the world’s biggest travel website TripAdvisor has unveiled a new brand name for Chinese-speaking customers and released a new accompanying mobile app.
