Tourist arrivals increased in June and July after declining in May compared to the same month in previous years, Tourism Ministry statistics have shown.
According to daily arrival reports published by the ministry, tourist arrivals in June and the first half of July were higher than the corresponding periods in the last two years. The uptick is a sign of the tourism industry picking up speed after arrivals fell in May to a low unseen in recent years.
Contrary to previous forecasts, tourist arrivals during this year’s off season are now expected to reach a record number.
Off season tourist arrivals (2023 and 2024)
- May - 119,875 (120,959)
- June - 123,284 (120,363)
- July (as of the 15th) - 76,837 (68,723)
- Total arrivals so far this year - 1,010,866
China is currently the top source market for tourists to the Maldives. Arrivals from China are up 11.9 percent from last year. The second top market is Russia, which has remained among the top two since the Covid-19 pandemic. The UK is in third place followed by Italy and Germany.
The government’s target is attracting two million tourists this year. The one million tourist target was reached last month.
