Tourism Milestone Reached: President Muizzu’s Strategic Vision Brings 2 Million Tourists to Maldives

The Maldives welcomed its 2 millionth tourist of 2024 when Qatar Airways flight QR 670 landed at Velana International Airport at 08:37 AM, the first time two million visitors have arrived in a single year in the country's 52-year tourism history. The target of two million tourists for 2024, set by Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal under President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, was achieved ahead of schedule.

Tracked 1.8 million Tourist arrivals

First reported 26 Dec 2024, 09:52

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Tourism Milestone Reached: President Muizzu’s Strategic Vision Brings 2 Million Tourists to Maldives

1.8 million tourist arrivals

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1.8 million tourist arrivals The Standard
In 2023, tourist arrivals reached 1.8 million,
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Earlier reports gave 1,920,119 tourists 16 Dec, 10:41 The Standard217,392 arrivals 7 Dec, 08:40 The Standard
10,213 visitors per day highest daily arrivals The Standard
the highest daily arrivals of 10,213 visitors on February 10, 2024
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217,392 visitors per month all-time high monthly visitor count The Standard
an all-time high monthly visitor count of 217,392 in February 2024.
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Qatar Airways flight QR 670 from Doha, carrying the 2 millionth tourist, landed at Velana International Airport. 08:37 AM Velana International Airport The Standard
the arrival of the 2 millionth tourist was celebrated today as Qatar Airways flight QR 670 from Doha touched down at Velana International Airport at 08:37 AM.
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The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation and the Tourism Ministry organized a celebration at the airport for the milestone arrival. Velana International Airport The Standard
the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation, alongside the Tourism Ministry, organized an elaborate celebration at the airport.
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Ibrahim Faisal Tourism Minister Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation Ministry of Tourism Mohamed Muizzu President Qatar Airways Raffles Maldives Meradhoo Resort