Russia regains top position as Maldives’ leading tourist market in 2023
As the seventh month of the year comes to a close, the Maldives has witnessed a resurgence in tourist arrivals from Russia, reclaiming its position as the top source market for the island nation. The Ministry of Tourism’s latest daily tourist arrival statistics, released on Sunday, revealed this notable shift in the tourist landscape. India […]
Maldives sets ambitious target of 3m annual tourists by 2028
In a bid to bolster the Maldives’ tourism industry, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has unveiled a target of attracting 3 million tourists annually to the island nation by 2028. The announcement was made during a meeting held at Hoarafushi island as part of his presidential campaign. Addressing the attendees, President Solih acknowledged the challenges posed […]
Priority is to boost tourism revenue, socioeconomic benefits, minister says
Tourism minister Dr Abdulla Mausoom said on Sunday that the priority is to increase the revenue generated from tourism to the state and the socioeconomic benefits of tourism to the people. Speaking to reporters after a ceremony held at Velana International Airport (VIA) Sunday morning to welcome the one millionth tourist of the year, Mausoom […]
Maldives welcomes millionth tourist of 2023
Maldives on Sunday welcomed the one millionth tourist of the year. Britain’s Anton Pavlov became the one millionth tourist of the year when he arrived with his wife and son on a British Airways flight Sunday morning. The family will spend a two-week-long vacation at Vakkaru Maldives resort in Baa atoll. “I have been wanting […]
Maldives to welcome 1 millionth tourist on Sunday
Tourism Ministry has said that the one millionth tourist to arrive in the Maldives this year will arrive on Sunday. The Tourism Ministry had earlier estimated that one million tourists’ target would be met in July. The ministry has now announced that it will be achieved on Sunday. A special ceremony will be held at […]
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 […]
Indians embrace short-haul travel destinations: Maldives in spotlight
As Covid-related restrictions ease and schools close for summer vacations, Indians are seizing the opportunity to embark on exciting adventures that leave their friends scrolling through envy-inducing Instagram feeds. Summer vacations in India typically align with school holidays, making it the perfect time for families to plan their trips and explore new destinations. While the […]
Maldives’ 2023 tourist arrivals cross 900k; to reach 1m in July
The Maldives has experienced a significant surge in tourist arrivals this year. According to the latest statistics released by the Ministry of Tourism, the total number of tourists that have arrived in the country so far in 2023 has surpassed 900,000, marking a 14% increase compared to the same period last year. This year alone, […]
An analysis of demand and supply in the Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Visitor arrivals and major indicators Maldives has been maintaining its position as one of the most attractive holiday destinations in 2016 with an average arrival growth rate of 1.7% for inbound international tourists in the first half of the year 2016. The year began with a strong performance with a growth rate of 11.7% on […]
Tourism Sector Overview: Q1-2016 Maldives & Asia Pacific
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]According to the statistics by the Ministry of Tourism Maldives, the year 2016 began with promising performance as international tourist arrivals totaled 344,166 at the end of quarter one. This is an increase of 4.3% compared to the arrivals in the 1st quarter 2015. However, the rest of the key indicators depicted a decreasing trend […]
International tourism grows in 2016
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]International tourist arrivals grew by 5 per cent between January and April 2016, according to statistics from the latest UN World Tourism Organisation’s (UNWTO) global barometer. Destinations worldwide welcomed 348 million international tourists (overnight visitors) during the first four months of 2016, up 5.3 percent from the same period last year. “Results show a strong […]
UNWTO: International tourist arrivals reach a record 1.2 billion in 2015
A press release by the UNWTO reveals that tourist arrivals grew 4.4 per cent in 2015 to reach a total of 1,184,000 tourist arrivals worldwide that year.
