The Maldives has unveiled a new dive site, the Kudagiri Dhoonier Wreck, created by submerging two Dornier 228 aircraft in the lagoon at Picnic Island, Kudagiri, as a tribute to Air Maldives. The project by MMPRC, HDC and MTCC is part of efforts to boost tourism, with HDC also announcing coral planting plans.
Tracked 2.3 million Tourist arrivals
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The government is working tirelessly to position the Maldives as a premier tourism destination, with a goal of welcoming 2.3 million tourists this year.
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Earlier reports gave 2.3 million tourists 18 Feb, 08:15 The Standard2.2 million 22 Jan, 10:40 The Standard
The official launch of the dive site was attended by key figures, including Minister of Tourism and Environment Thoriq Ibrahim, HDC Managing Director Mohamed Mauroof Jameel, and senior officials from Ooreedoo Maldives.
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