Maldives Receives Over 900,000 Tourists; China Remains Top Source Market
The Maldives recorded 907,066 tourist arrivals as of 4 June 2024, a 9% increase from 825,239 in the same period of 2023. China is the top source market with 102,706 tourists, followed by Russia (91,911), UK (86,083), Italy (75,731), and Germany (73,357). Average daily arrivals are 5,818. The government aims to attract over 2 million tourists this year. Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal is optimistic about reaching the target.
The Maldives recorded 907,066 tourist arrivals as of 4 June 2024, a 9% increase from 825,239 in the same period of 2023. China is the top source market with 102,706 tourists, followed by Russia (91,911), UK (86,083), Italy (75,731), and Germany (73,357). Average daily arrivals are 5,818. The government aims to attract over 2 million tourists this year. Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal is optimistic about reaching the target.
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The Maldives recorded 907,066 tourist arrivals as of 4 June 2024, a 9% increase from 825,239 in the same period of 2023. China is the top source market with 102,706 tourists, followed by Russia (91,911), UK (86,083), Italy (75,731), and Germany (73,357). Average daily arrivals are 5,818. The government aims to attract over 2 million tourists this year. Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal is optimistic about reaching the target.
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