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Achieve 2.5 million tourist arrivals in 2027 through the Year of Visit Maldives initiatives, including strengthening destination marketing via the Ministry of Tourism, Visit Maldives Corporation, airlines and tourism service providers, attracting more visitors during the off-peak season and increasing flight frequencies
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Where it stands todayS7 Airlines began twice-weekly flights to the Maldives, part of efforts to expand air links and attract more visitors.Since 1 November 2026 · based on an article by Miadhu
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S7 Airlines began twice-weekly flights to the Maldives, part of efforts to expand air links and attract more visitors.
Why it counts as in progress: The article reports new flight operations launched following the Tourism Minister's visit, reflecting efforts to expand air links and attract more visitors.
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More than 229,200 Russian tourist arrivalstwo weekly flights Weekly S7 flights to the Maldivesapproximately 10 hours Flight duration from Novosibirsk
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“The introduction of the flights follows a visit to Russia by Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation Mohamed Ameen, which helped pave the way for expanded air connectivity between the two countries.”
S7 Airlines launched scheduled Novosibirsk-Maldives flights, with seven more airlines expected in Q4 2026, expanding air connectivity for tourism.
Why it counts as in progress: The article reports a new route commencing and more airlines set to operate, which is progress on the promise's flight-frequency and connectivity expansion measures.
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229,200 tourists Russian tourist arrivals to the Maldives so far this yearapproximately 15 per cent Russian share of total tourist arrivalsapproximately 10 hours Flight duration of the inaugural Novosibirsk–Maldives service
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“Minister Ameen has also indicated that seven additional airlines are expected to commence operations to the Maldives during the final quarter of 2026, reflecting continued efforts to expand international air connectivity and support tourism growth.”
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A Beijing tourism roadshow by Maldivian with Visit Maldives and a new Beijing office worked on destination marketing and air connectivity to the Chinese market.
Why it counts as in progress: The article reports ongoing promotional activities by Visit Maldives and the national airline, part of the marketing and flight-frequency efforts under the arrivals push.
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over 100 Chinese travel agents and tour operators attending the roadshowmore than 300,000 Chinese visitors to the Maldives
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“The event was organised by national airline Maldivian in collaboration with Visit Maldives, alongside its General Sales Agent in China, MegaCap, in connection with the opening of the airline's new Beijing office.”
2.5 million Tourist arrivals target for 20272.28 million Projected tourist arrivalsMVR 59.7 billion Proposed State Budget
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“Plans include strengthening destination marketing through the Ministry of Tourism, Visit Maldives Corporation, airlines and tourism service providers, attracting more visitors during the off-peak season and increasing flight frequencies.”