Maldives welcomes one millionth tourist, expects stronger growth ahead

Maldives expects stronger tourist arrivals in Q3 and Q4 2026, with average daily arrivals over 5,000. Minister Mohamed Ameen stated the government target is 2.5 million tourists for the year, though earlier slowdown due to Middle East unrest affected connectivity. The one-millionth tourist, a Spanish citizen, arrived on a Qatar Airways flight. Promotional events in China and Russia are planned, and a new airline started flights, with a French airline expected soon. The minister expects to reach near last year's 2.24 million figure by Q4.

Maldives expects stronger tourist arrivals in Q3 and Q4 2026, with average daily arrivals over 5,000. Minister Mohamed Ameen stated the government target is 2.5 million tourists for the year, though earlier slowdown due to Middle East unrest affected connectivity. The one-millionth tourist, a Spanish citizen, arrived on a Qatar Airways flight. Promotional events in China and Russia are planned, and a new airline started flights, with a French airline expected soon. The minister expects to reach near last year's 2.24 million figure by Q4.

Maldives expects stronger tourist arrivals in Q3 and Q4 2026, with average daily arrivals over 5,000. Minister Mohamed Ameen stated the government target is 2.5 million tourists for the year, though earlier slowdown due to Middle East unrest affected connectivity. The one-millionth tourist, a Spanish citizen, arrived on a Qatar Airways flight. Promotional events in China and Russia are planned, and a new airline started flights, with a French airline expected soon. The minister expects to reach near last year's 2.24 million figure by Q4.

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