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 tourist arrivals cross pre-pandemic highs; on track to reach annual target
The Maldives has hit an all-time high in tourist arrivals, signalling a stride towards achieving its annual tourism goal. In 2019, the Maldives welcomed 1,702,831 visitors, marking the highest tally for any year. However, as of December 12 this year, the nation has already surpassed this figure with a record 1,752,706 arrivals. This surge, the […]
Maldives hotel performance weakest in Asia Pacific, new study reveals
Hotels and resorts in Maldives posted the weakest performance in the Asia Pacific region, with Gross Operating Profit Per Available Room (GOPPAR) at -11.8% in the past 12 months, according to the most recent Asia Pacific Hotels Monitor put out by hospitality advisory firm Whitebridge. The last 12 months saw many good performers in the […]
Maldives tourism sees mixed performance in Oct; occupancy drops by 5%
The Maldives tourism sector recorded a mixed performance in October 2023, according to the latest Economic Update report released by the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) on November 30. The report showed that total tourist arrivals stood at 159,141 in October, registering an increase of 4% when compared with October 2022, whereas bednights declined by 3%. […]
Maldives tourism revenue drops by $200m in 8 months
Despite an increase in overall tourist arrivals to the Maldives, the tourism sector has generated $200 million less in income in the first eight months of this year compared to the same period in 2022, according to data released by the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA), the central bank. The data reveals that Maldives received $2.5 […]
Maldives tourism weakens as occupancy growth slows, bed nights declines
The Maldives tourism sector, which is the main source of foreign exchange earnings for the island nation, has faced a slowdown in its growth, according to the latest data released by the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA). According to the the central bank’s Monthly Economic Update (October 2023), total tourist arrivals in September 2023 stood at […]
23rd World Travel Monitor® Forum: European outbound travel strong, but safer destinations preferred
The latest World Travel Trends Report has forecast that whilst European outbound tourism will increase in 2016, travellers are now prioritising safety when selecting a destination.
Hospitality consultancy firm HVS publishes In Focus Report on the Maldives
HVS, a global hospitality consultancy firm, has published an in-depth report on the Maldives as part of their In Focus series. The report details the recent tourism trends in the Maldives, covering areas such as tourist arrivals, aviation, overall resort market wide performance and luxury market resort trading performance.
