Tourist arrivals return to growth in May after two months of decline
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives grew 2.6% in May 2026 after declines of 20.7% in March and 24.4% in April, attributed to Middle East tensions. As of May 27, year-to-date arrivals reached 923,984, with 122,548 in May. Velana International Airport handled 97.3% of arrivals, while Maafaru, Gan, Hanimadhoo, and Villa airports accounted for smaller shares. Resorts continued to be the primary accommodation.
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives grew 2.6% in May 2026 after declines of 20.7% in March and 24.4% in April, attributed to Middle East tensions. As of May 27, year-to-date arrivals reached 923,984, with 122,548 in May. Velana International Airport handled 97.3% of arrivals, while Maafaru, Gan, Hanimadhoo, and Villa airports accounted for smaller shares. Resorts continued to be the primary accommodation.
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Tourist arrivals to the Maldives grew 2.6% in May 2026 after declines of 20.7% in March and 24.4% in April, attributed to Middle East tensions. As of May 27, year-to-date arrivals reached 923,984, with 122,548 in May. Velana International Airport handled 97.3% of arrivals, while Maafaru, Gan, Hanimadhoo, and Villa airports accounted for smaller shares. Resorts continued to be the primary accommodation.
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