Maldives welcomes over 955,000 tourists so far this year

Tourist arrivals to the Maldives have surpassed 955,000 so far this year, reaching 955,296 visitors as of 3 June 2026. Statistics from the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation show a 1.2% decline compared to 966,585 arrivals during the same period in 2025. Arrivals fell sharply in March (20.5%) and April (24.4%) due to Middle East tensions, but recovered in May with a 1.7% increase. However, arrivals in the first three days of June were 16.9% lower than the same period in 2025. China remains the top source market.

Tourist arrivals to the Maldives have surpassed 955,000 so far this year, reaching 955,296 visitors as of 3 June 2026. Statistics from the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation show a 1.2% decline compared to 966,585 arrivals during the same period in 2025. Arrivals fell sharply in March (20.5%) and April (24.4%) due to Middle East tensions, but recovered in May with a 1.7% increase. However, arrivals in the first three days of June were 16.9% lower than the same period in 2025. China remains the top source market.

Tourist arrivals to the Maldives have surpassed 955,000 so far this year, reaching 955,296 visitors as of 3 June 2026. Statistics from the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation show a 1.2% decline compared to 966,585 arrivals during the same period in 2025. Arrivals fell sharply in March (20.5%) and April (24.4%) due to Middle East tensions, but recovered in May with a 1.7% increase. However, arrivals in the first three days of June were 16.9% lower than the same period in 2025. China remains the top source market.

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