Record Seaplane Movements at VIA Amid Tourist Influx, MACL Reports

Maldives Airports Company Ltd. (MACL) reported a record 649 seaplane movements on 2 January at Velana International Airport (VIA), surpassing the previous record of 629 on 19 February 2023. The surge is due to a tourist influx during the holiday season. MACL expanded services including increasing private jet parking to 68. VIA advised international travelers to arrive three hours early. The Maldives saw a record 1,878,537 tourist arrivals in 2023, a 12.14% increase from 2022. Top tourist markets: India (209,198), Russia (209,146), China (187,118), UK (155,730), Germany (135,090), and others.

Maldives Airports Company Ltd. (MACL) reported a record 649 seaplane movements on 2 January at Velana International Airport (VIA), surpassing the previous record of 629 on 19 February 2023. The surge is due to a tourist influx during the holiday season. MACL expanded services including increasing private jet parking to 68. VIA advised international travelers to arrive three hours early. The Maldives saw a record 1,878,537 tourist arrivals in 2023, a 12.14% increase from 2022. Top tourist markets: India (209,198), Russia (209,146), China (187,118), UK (155,730), Germany (135,090), and others.

Maldives Airports Company Ltd. (MACL) reported a record 649 seaplane movements on 2 January at Velana International Airport (VIA), surpassing the previous record of 629 on 19 February 2023. The surge is due to a tourist influx during the holiday season. MACL expanded services including increasing private jet parking to 68. VIA advised international travelers to arrive three hours early. The Maldives saw a record 1,878,537 tourist arrivals in 2023, a 12.14% increase from 2022. Top tourist markets: India (209,198), Russia (209,146), China (187,118), UK (155,730), Germany (135,090), and others.

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