The Maldives is set to receive this year’s 1 millionth visitor tomorrow, as per the latest statistical data, despite the challenges faced due to the COVID-19 pandemic and recent geopolitical conflicts.
Speaking about this decisive achievement, The Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director (CEO & MD) of MMPRC, Mr Thoyyib Mohamed commended all involved in realising this achievement despite numerous challenges faced due to global issues.
Earlier this year, the President of the Maldives, His Excellency President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih announced that the nation aims to welcome 1.6 million tourist visitors to the Maldives in 2022. Arrivals for this year, as of 31st July 2022, see India as the top source market to the Maldives with 136,828 visitors, followed closely by the United Kingdom with 109,926 visitors. Other top markets include Russia, with 101,409 visitors, Germany, with 76,224 visitors, and Italy with 53,588. The remainder of the top 10 source markets so far this year comprises the United States, France, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, and Spain. India has maintained its spot in the top 3 source markets to the Maldives since the onset of the pandemic, especially as China closed their borders for international travel. As of today, Chinese borders remain closed.
