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Maldives Sees 7% Rise in Tourist Arrivals

Tourist arrivals to the Maldives increased by 7% compared to the same period last year, reaching 358,999 as of Tuesday, according to the Ministry of Tourism. China remained the top source market with 54,438 arrivals, followed by Russia, the UK, Italy, and Germany. India ranked sixth. Resorts accounted for 69% of arrivals. The Maldives has 172 operational resorts, 796 guesthouses, 155 safari vessels, and 15 hotels.

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Feb 19, 2025

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Tourist arrivals to the Maldives increased by 7% compared to the same period last year, reaching 358,999 as of Tuesday, according to the Ministry of Tourism. China remained the top source market with 54,438 arrivals, followed by Russia, the UK, Italy, and Germany. India ranked sixth. Resorts accounted for 69% of arrivals. The Maldives has 172 operational resorts, 796 guesthouses, 155 safari vessels, and 15 hotels.

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