Maldives welcomes one-millionth tourist of the year

The Maldives welcomed its one-millionth tourist of 2026, Almudena Ortuño Esparza, a Spanish national. She arrived with her husband and will stay at The Pearl Seaview guesthouse in V. Fulidhoo. A reception at Velana International Airport featured Boduberu drumming and cultural dances. Minister Mohamed Ameen and MMPRC Managing Director Ibrahim Shiuree attended. The milestone supports the government's target of 2.5 million tourists by year-end.

The Maldives welcomed its one-millionth tourist of 2026, Almudena Ortuño Esparza, a Spanish national. She arrived with her husband and will stay at The Pearl Seaview guesthouse in V. Fulidhoo. A reception at Velana International Airport featured Boduberu drumming and cultural dances. Minister Mohamed Ameen and MMPRC Managing Director Ibrahim Shiuree attended. The milestone supports the government's target of 2.5 million tourists by year-end.

The Maldives welcomed its one-millionth tourist of 2026, Almudena Ortuño Esparza, a Spanish national. She arrived with her husband and will stay at The Pearl Seaview guesthouse in V. Fulidhoo. A reception at Velana International Airport featured Boduberu drumming and cultural dances. Minister Mohamed Ameen and MMPRC Managing Director Ibrahim Shiuree attended. The milestone supports the government's target of 2.5 million tourists by year-end.

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