China Remains the Leading Source of Tourist Arrivals to the Maldives

Into the third month of the new year, China maintains its position as the top contributor to the Maldives’ tourist arrival markets, as disclosed in the latest weekly tourist arrival statistics released by the Ministry of Tourism on Thursday.

London, England, United Kingdom – March 16, 2024 —

China has once again emerged as the leading source of tourist arrivals in the Maldives, maintaining its top position into the third month of the new year, according to the Ministry of Tourism’s latest weekly tourist arrival statistics released on Thursday. This year saw a dynamic shift in the rankings, with Italy initially leading the arrival charts, shortly replaced by Russia, and now China clinching the top spot, capturing 12 percent of the market share with 58,912 arrivals by March 13. Russia now follows closely in second place, contributing 10 percent with 49,042 arrivals, while Italy holds the third position with 9.6 percent and 46,870 arrivals to date.

The fluctuating rankings highlight the competitive nature of Maldives’ tourism markets, with India, previously in the top three, now overtaken by China. Other significant contributors include the United Kingdom, Germany, India, France, the United States, Poland, and Switzerland, with Kazakhstan being replaced by Switzerland in the top source markets.

As of now, the Maldives has welcomed a total of 488,952 tourists since the beginning of the year, marking a 14 percent increase from the same period last year and showing significant growth from 2022. This surge in arrivals underscores the Maldives’ appeal as a premier destination for Maldives holidays, Maldives resorts, and Maldives honeymoons, offering an array of Maldives packages and Maldives all-inclusive experiences to international travellers.

January and February saw 192,385 and 217,392 arrivals respectively, with an additional 79,175 tourists landing at Velana International Airport (VIA) from March 1-13. The daily arrival average for 2024 is 6,698, with tourists staying for an average of eight days, indicating the enduring allure of Maldives hotels and resorts.

The Ministry of Tourism anticipates continuing this upward trajectory, with Minister Ibrahim Faisal highlighting the inauguration of the new year with the first tourist arrival ceremony at VIA. This event set a positive tone for 2024, reflecting the ministry’s ambition to diversify tourism markets and achieve this year’s arrival targets.

Since its inception in 1972, tourism in the Maldives has celebrated 50 years of welcoming travellers to its enchanting shores, drawn by its unparalleled beauty and luxurious hospitality. The Maldives continues to captivate visitors from around the globe, solidifying its status as a top destination for luxury holidays, romantic honeymoons, and unforgettable experiences.

Looking at the daily arrivals for March:

• 6,366 tourists were welcomed on March 1
• 7,718 tourists were welcomed on March 2
• 7,141 tourists were welcomed on March 3
• 6,093 tourists were welcomed on March 4
• 6,033 tourists were welcomed on March 5
• 5,666 tourists were welcomed on March 6
• 5,355 tourists were welcomed on March 7
• 5,224 tourists were welcomed on March 8
• 6,900 tourists were welcomed on March 9
• 6,855 tourists were welcomed on March 10
• 5,288 tourists were welcomed on March 11
• 5,585 tourists were welcomed on March 12
• 4,951 tourists were welcomed on March 13

The highest number of tourist arrivals recorded on a daily basis so far this year, was in February 10, when more than 10,000 tourist arrivals were recorded.

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