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Maldives Welcomes 107,515 Tourists in May; Total Arrivals Reach 879,885 in 2024

Maldives welcomed 107,515 tourists in May 2024, a 1.61% increase from May 2023, bringing total arrivals to 879,885 in 2024. China leads as top source market with 98,908 tourists (11.2% share), followed by Russia (88,585) and UK (83,871). Daily arrivals peaked at 7,496 in February but dropped to 3,982 in May. Average stay is 7.8 days overall, 7.4 days in May. The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) is promoting at the Riyadh Travel Fair 2024, targeting affluent Middle Eastern travelers.

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Maldives welcomed 107,515 tourists in May 2024, a 1.61% increase from May 2023, bringing total arrivals to 879,885 in 2024. China leads as top source market with 98,908 tourists (11.2% share), followed by Russia (88,585) and UK (83,871). Daily arrivals peaked at 7,496 in February but dropped to 3,982 in May. Average stay is 7.8 days overall, 7.4 days in May. The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) is promoting at the Riyadh Travel Fair 2024, targeting affluent Middle Eastern travelers.

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