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The StandardNews outlet

Maldives Sees 7% Increase in Tourist Arrivals, China Leads as Top Source Market

358,999 visitors tourist arrivals
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  1. Maldives Republic 19 Feb, 13:37 · first report
  2. The Standard 19 Feb, 14:58 · 1 h 21 min later
19 Feb, 13:3719 Feb, 14:58

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  • tourist arrivals as of February 18, 2025 358,999 visitors The Standard As of February 18, a total of 358,999 visitors had entered the country, marking an increase of 23,532 tourists from the 335,467 recorded during the same period in 2023.

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  • year-on-year increase in arrivals compared to last year 7% The Standard Tourist arrivals in the Maldives have risen by 7% compared to last year, according to the latest data from the Ministry of Tourism.

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  • increase in tourist arrivals as of February 18 vs same period in 2023 23,532 tourists The Standard marking an increase of 23,532 tourists from the 335,467 recorded during the same period in 2023.

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  • arrivals from China so far this year 54,438 tourists The Standard China has emerged as the leading source market, with 54,438 tourists visiting the Maldives so far this year.

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  • arrivals from Russia so far this year 35,391 tourists The Standard Russia and the United Kingdom follow closely, contributing 35,391 and 34,817 arrivals, respectively.

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  • arrivals from the United Kingdom so far this year 34,817 tourists The Standard Russia and the United Kingdom follow closely, contributing 35,391 and 34,817 arrivals, respectively.

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Figures in these reports

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  • 358,999 visitors tourist arrivals The Standard As of February 18, a total of 358,999 visitors had entered the country, marking an increase of 23,532 tourists from the 335,467 recorded during the same period in 2023.

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    Earlier reports gave 1.8 million 26 Dec, 09:52 The Standard1,920,119 tourists 16 Dec, 10:41 The Standard

  • 7% year-on-year increase in arrivals The Standard Tourist arrivals in the Maldives have risen by 7% compared to last year, according to the latest data from the Ministry of Tourism.

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    Earlier reports gave 9.6 percent 3 Aug, 22:18 Maldives Republic9.2 percent 4 Jul, 21:34 Maldives Republic

  • 23,532 tourists increase in tourist arrivals The Standard marking an increase of 23,532 tourists from the 335,467 recorded during the same period in 2023.

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  • 54,438 tourists arrivals from China The Standard China has emerged as the leading source market, with 54,438 tourists visiting the Maldives so far this year.

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    Earlier reports gave 157,000 tourists 3 Aug, 22:18 Maldives Republic144,577 tourists 23 Jul, 06:25 Maldives Republic

  • 35,391 tourists arrivals from Russia The Standard Russia and the United Kingdom follow closely, contributing 35,391 and 34,817 arrivals, respectively.

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    Earlier reports gave 212,685 (11.1%) 16 Dec, 10:41 The Standard125,000 tourists 3 Aug, 22:18 Maldives Republic

  • 34,817 tourists arrivals from the United Kingdom The Standard Russia and the United Kingdom follow closely, contributing 35,391 and 34,817 arrivals, respectively.

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    Earlier reports gave 168,460 (8.8%) 16 Dec, 10:41 The Standard93,291 arrivals 4 Jul, 21:34 Maldives Republic

  • 172 resorts operational resorts The Standard Currently, the Maldives boasts 172 operational resorts, 796 guesthouses, 155 safari vessels, and 15 hotels catering to visitors.

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  • 796 guesthouses guesthouses The Standard Currently, the Maldives boasts 172 operational resorts, 796 guesthouses, 155 safari vessels, and 15 hotels catering to visitors.

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    Earlier reports gave 920 guesthouses 16 Dec, 10:41 The Standard

  • 69% share of arrivals staying in resorts The Standard Resorts remain the preferred choice among tourists, with 69% (247,548 tourists) opting for luxury island stays.

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  • 247,548 tourists tourists staying in resorts The Standard Resorts remain the preferred choice among tourists, with 69% (247,548 tourists) opting for luxury island stays.

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    Earlier reports gave 91,637 tourists 22 Jan, 10:40 The Standard

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  • 25.9% share of arrivals staying in guesthouses The Standard Guesthouses accounted for 25.9% of arrivals, hosting 92,868 tourists, while 9,663 visitors stayed in hotels.

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  • 92,868 tourists tourists staying in guesthouses The Standard Guesthouses accounted for 25.9% of arrivals, hosting 92,868 tourists, while 9,663 visitors stayed in hotels.

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    Earlier reports gave 33,991 tourists 22 Jan, 10:40 The Standard

  • 9,663 visitors tourists staying in hotels The Standard while 9,663 visitors stayed in hotels.

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    Earlier reports gave 3,306 tourists 22 Jan, 10:40 The Standard

  • 8,664 tourists tourists staying in safari vessels The Standard Safari vessels, a popular choice for travelers seeking liveaboard experiences, accommodated 8,664 tourists.

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    Earlier reports gave 3,256 tourists 22 Jan, 10:40 The Standard

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Ministry of Tourism