Maldives sees 9.7% growth in arrivals; over 100,000 in first 18 days of 2025
More than 100,000 tourists visited the Maldives during the first 18 days of this year, according to statistics from the Ministry of Tourism. Data from the ministry indicates that 117,532 tourists arrived in the Maldives by January 18. This represents a 9.7% increase compared to the same period last year. On average, 6,530 tourists entered […]
2 cruise liners bring thousands of tourists to Maldives
Thousands of tourists have arrived in the Maldives aboard two cruise liners, MS Norwegian Sky and MS Riviera. MS Norwegian Sky, registered in the Bahamas, docked in Male on Sunday. The vessel, carrying 1,872 passengers, is set to depart Monday evening. This marks the second cruise liner to arrive in the Maldives this season. The […]
Historic tourism milestone: two million visitors arrive in Maldives
For the first time in its history, Maldives has reached the milestone of welcoming two million tourists in a single year. This achievement marks a significant moment for the nation’s tourism industry, underscoring its global appeal as a premier travel destination. The target of two million tourists, set for this year, was officially achieved today. […]
Maldives records 2% decline in December tourist arrivals
Maldives experienced a 2% decline in tourist arrivals during the peak season this December compared to the same period last year, according to data from the Ministry of Tourism. From December 1 to 11, the number of tourists decreased from 63,523 in 2023 to 62,249 in 2024. Despite this decline, the total number of tourists […]
Maldives surpasses 2023 tourist arrival numbers; set for 2 million record for 2024
Maldives has achieved a milestone in its tourism sector, surpassing the total tourist arrivals recorded in 2023. By December 7, 2024, the country had welcomed 1,877,567 tourists, exceeding last year’s total of 1,723,838. Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal announced the achievement on X on Sunday, sharing, “Proud to share that the Maldives has surpassed last year’s […]
Maldives’ August tourist arrivals hike 3% over July to reach 172,000
More than 172,000 tourists visited Maldives in August, according to statistics from the Ministry of Tourism. This is a 3% increase compared to 167,500 arrivals in July. According to the statistics released by the ministry on Sunday, 172,314 tourists arrived in Maldives from the 1st to the 30th of last month. That brings the total […]
Maldives’ 2024 tourist arrivals cross 1.3 million
The number of tourists visiting Maldives this year has reached over 1.3 million. Data from the Tourism Ministry shows that 1,304,235 tourists have visited Maldives as of Monday. Last year, the number of tourists during the same period was 1.2 million. China has sent the highest number of tourists to Maldives this year, followed by […]
Daily tourist arrivals in Maldives show growth after seasonal decline
Tourist arrivals in the Maldives have begun to rise following a decline during the low season. According to data from the tourism ministry, an average of 6,491 tourists arrived daily in the first week of August, marking the highest number recorded this year, excluding February. Key figures for daily tourist arrivals this year are: February […]
Maldives sees 14% hike in tourist arrivals in July
The Maldives witnessed a 14% increase in tourist arrivals in July, with 160,000 visitors gracing the islands, according to the Ministry of Tourism. This marks a notable rise from the 140,000 tourists recorded in July of the previous year, adding an extra 20,000 visitors this year. This uptick comes after a dip in numbers over […]
Maldives observes over 2% hike in June tourist arrivals
The Maldives saw 123,281 tourists in June this year, according to statistics from Maldives Immigration. This is a 2.42% increase from the 120,363 tourists who visited during the same period last year. China had the highest number of visitors, with 20,036 tourists in June. Russia followed with 14,865 tourists, while India came in third with […]
Maldives welcomes 1 millionth tourist of 2024
Maldives on Thursday welcomed the one millionth tourist to visit this year. The one millionth tourist is a Thai named Sutapa Amonwivat, who arrived from Singapore with her husband and two children. This is her second visit to Maldives. Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) and the Ministry of Tourism gave a warm welcome […]
Maldives Welcomes Record-Breaking 200,000 Tourists in a Month
Maldives has reached a historic milestone, welcoming over 200,000 tourists in a single month for the first time. As of February 26th, the Ministry of Tourism announced the arrival of the 200,000th visitor, marking a 20% increase compared to February 2023 (177,000 arrivals). This surge in tourism is attributed, in part, to a significant rise […]
