Maldives expects 8.3% surge in tourist arrivals for 2024

The Ministry of Finance predicts an 8.3% increase in tourist arrivals to the Maldives in 2024, according to the Medium-Term Fiscal Strategy Report 2024-2026. In 2022, the Maldives witnessed a more rapid recovery than projected, with an initial estimate of 1.63 million tourists and 10.4 million bed nights. However, the actual figures exceeded expectations, as […]

China set to become Maldives’ top tourism market by year-end

Maldives is witnessing a surge in tourism arrivals from China, signalling a significant shift in its tourism landscape. Tourism Minister Dr Abdulla Mausoom predicts that by the end of the year, China will surpass all other countries to become the number one source market for tourism in the Maldives. This year alone, the Maldives has […]

Maldives named world’s top bucket list experience

With travel now back to normal for many countries after a few years with restrictions in place, there’s more opportunity to get back out there to explore and tick off things from your bucket list, whether that be travelling far away or keeping things closer to home. To reveal the most popular travel bucket list […]

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.

2015 will see a rise in travellers seeking sustainable luxury, new research shows

According to a Booking.com sustainable travel survey, an estimated 52% of global travellers say they’re likely to choose a hotel and destination based on its social or environmental impact in 2015

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