Maldives Tourism on the Rise – Over 647,000 Visitors in Just Three Months

The Maldives recorded 647,677 tourist arrivals from January to March 2025, a 5% increase over the same period in 2024, according to the Ministry of Tourism. China, Russia and the United Kingdom were the top three source markets, while the government has set a target of 2.2 million tourists by the end of 2025.

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First reported 9 Apr 2025, 10:16

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Maldives Tourism on the Rise – Over 647,000 Visitors in Just Three Months

5% growth in tourist arrivals

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5% growth in tourist arrivals The Standard
Maldives has recorded a 5% growth in tourist arrivals during the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year
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Earlier reports gave 11.8 percent 17 May, 14:32 Maldives Republic
647,677 tourists tourist arrivals The Standard
647,677 tourists visited the Maldives from January to March 2025
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Earlier reports gave 358,999 visitors 19 Feb, 14:58 The Standard1.8 million 26 Dec, 09:52 The Standard
615,415 tourists tourist arrivals The Standard
up from 615,415 arrivals during the same timeframe in 2024
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Earlier reports gave 358,999 visitors 19 Feb, 14:58 The Standard1.8 million 26 Dec, 09:52 The Standard
10.6% share of total arrivals from Russia The Standard
Russia follows with 68,375 tourists (10.6%), and the United Kingdom ranks third with 65,404 visitors (10.1%).
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10.1% share of total arrivals from the United Kingdom The Standard
the United Kingdom ranks third with 65,404 visitors (10.1%).
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69.2% share of tourists staying in resorts The Standard
69.2% of tourists opted to stay in resorts, totaling 437,942 visitors.
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15,933 tourists tourists staying in safari vessels The Standard
hotels and safari vessels accommodated 18,404 and 15,933 tourists, respectively.
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Earlier reports gave 8,664 tourists 19 Feb, 14:58 The Standard3,256 tourists 22 Jan, 10:40 The Standard
2.2 million tourism target The Standard
The Maldivian government has set an ambitious target of attracting 2.2 million tourists by the end of 2025.
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Earlier reports gave over two million 8 Jun, 23:16 Maldives Republic

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