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Maldives Sees Tourism Surge, Records 10.2% Increase in Arrivals

The Maldives recorded a 10.2 percent increase in tourist arrivals in the year to 16 January, with 96,077 arrivals and a daily average of 6,005, according to Ministry of Tourism data. Russia and Italy lead the source markets, while the government plans to make China the top source market this year and MATATO reported only limited cancellations from the Indian market.

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  1. Fri 19 Jan
    Hong Kong Airlines recommenced direct flights to the Maldives. Friday only Maldives Republic Hong Kong Airlines recommenced direct flights to the Maldives on Friday, and charter flights between various Chinese destinations and the Maldives are set to begin next month.

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  • limited cancellations and minimal slowdown following a recent incident

    MATATO Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

  • The analysis of January’s pickup trends aligns with the natural decline observed in arrivals and booking trends during the same period in previous years

    MATATO Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

How the reporting differs

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Figures in these reports

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  • 10.2 percent increase in tourist arrivals versus corresponding period last year Maldives Republic The Maldives has, so far this year, recorded a notable 10.2 percent surge in tourist arrivals compared to the corresponding period last year, according to data released by the Ministry of Tourism.

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  • 96,077 tourists total tourist arrivals Maldives Republic Despite these challenges, the Maldives has welcomed 96,077 tourists as of 16 January, with daily average arrivals recorded at 6,005.

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    Earlier reports gave 1,878,543 tourists 13 Jan, 16:40 Maldives Republic1.4 million 12 Oct, 18:22 Maldives Republic

  • 11,778 arrivals, accounting for 12.3 percent Russia arrivals and market share Maldives Republic Russia currently leads the source market with 11,778 arrivals, accounting for 12.3 percent.

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  • 11,094 arrivals, making up 11.5 percent Italy arrivals and market share Maldives Republic Italy follows closely with 11,094 arrivals, making up 11.5 percent of the market share.

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  • from 241,369 to 209,198, signifying a 13.3 percent decline Indian tourist arrivals contraction Maldives Republic From 2022 to 2023, the Maldives observed a contraction in the Indian market, with the number of arrivals decreasing from 241,369 to 209,198, signifying a 13.3 percent decline.

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  • 209,146 tourists Russia arrivals in 2023 Maldives Republic Russia was a close second, with 209,146 tourists, a marginal difference of 52.

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  • 52 tourists difference between India and Russia arrivals in 2023 Maldives Republic Russia was a close second, with 209,146 tourists, a marginal difference of 52.

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  • Charter flights between various Chinese destinations and the Maldives are set to begin. next month Maldives Republic charter flights between various Chinese destinations and the Maldives are set to begin next month.

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  • MATATO conducted a survey of the impact of recent online events on hotel reservations from the Indian market. Maldives Republic the Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) surveyed the repercussions of recent online events on hotel reservations from the Indian market.

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