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 tourism generates $883 million in Q2 2023
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has reported that the country’s tourism industry brought in USD 883.4 million (MVR 13.62 billion) in revenue during the second quarter of 2023. According to MMA data, there was a 3% increase in tourist bed nights during this period. Additionally, revenue from transportation saw a 6% boost compared to the […]
