Tourist arrivals in Maldives surge by 11% in first month of 2025
The number of tourists visiting the Maldives saw a significant increase in the first month of this year, with an 11% rise compared to the same period in 2024. According to figures released by the Tourism Ministry yesterday, a total of 214,864 tourists arrived in the Maldives last month, surpassing the 192,385 arrivals recorded in […]
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 […]
Luxury jet arrivals soar by 8% as Maldives welcomes over 2 million tourists in 2024
Velana International Airport (VIA) is bustling with activity this holiday season as high-class tourist jets flood the runway, marking an 8% increase in arrivals compared to the previous year, the Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) announced today. With the Maldives being a top destination for New Year and winter holidays, private jet arrivals are a […]
Maldives aims for 15% tourism growth in 2025, says Minister Faisal
Maldives is targeting a 15% growth in tourism next year, aiming to welcome 2.3 million tourists and generate $5 billion in revenue, Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal announced today. The announcement came during a ceremony at Velana International Airport to celebrate the arrival of the tourist who marked the country achieving its 2024 tourism milestone of […]
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 set to achieve 2024 tourism target of 2 million visitors on Thursday
The Maldives is on track to reach its annual tourism target of 2 million visitors, with the milestone expected to be achieved this Thursday. Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal confirmed that 1.96 million tourists had arrived in the country as of December 21. Recent data from the Ministry of Tourism shows that an average of 6,259 […]
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 […]
Closer look at the impact on tourist arrivals in the Maldives
The Maldives has recently implemented tax hikes that have raised concerns about their potential impact on tourist arrivals. While the nation celebrated a strong 9% average growth in arrivals throughout the year—surpassing 2023 figures and reaching a total of 1.85 million visitors—a recent 6.2% decline in the first week of December has sparked debate and […]
Maldives records 9.5% growth with over 1.5 million visitors this year
Maldives has welcomed over 1.5 million tourists so far this year, according to recent statistics. Data from the Tourism Ministry indicates a 9.5% increase in tourist arrivals compared to the same period last year, with an additional 131,185 visitors. In 2023, the 1.5 millionth tourist arrived on October 28. China remains the largest source market, […]
Maldives sees 10% surge in tourist arrivals
The Maldives has seen a 10% increase in tourist arrivals so far this year compared to the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Tourism. In figures released on September 18, 1.4 million tourists had visited the Maldives in 2024, surpassing the 1.3 million recorded by the same date in 2023. The ministry […]
Chinese tourist arrivals exceed 200,000
The number of Chinese tourists visiting the Maldives this year has surpassed 200,000. As reported by the Ministry of Tourism, 202,613 tourists from China have visited the Maldives as of yesterday. This represents 15 percent of the 1.3 million total tourist arrivals recorded so far this year. Following China, the leading source markets are: Russia: […]
