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India-Maldives Tensions Spark Boycott, Review-Bombing of Maldivian Resorts

The diplomatic tension between India and the Maldives escalated after derogatory comments on Indian PM Narendra Modi's social media post about Lakshadweep. Indians launched a social media boycott of Maldivian tourism, leading to a drop in resort ratings and cyber attacks on resort and government websites. The Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) is surveying the impact. India has been the top source market for Maldives tourism with over 200,000 visitors annually for three years.

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Jan 11, 2024

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The diplomatic tension between India and the Maldives escalated after derogatory comments on Indian PM Narendra Modi's social media post about Lakshadweep. Indians launched a social media boycott of Maldivian tourism, leading to a drop in resort ratings and cyber attacks on resort and government websites. The Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) is surveying the impact. India has been the top source market for Maldives tourism with over 200,000 visitors annually for three years.

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