Tourist Arrivals in Maldives Grow by 11.3%  from 2023 – A Step in the Right Direction

The Ministry of Tourism in the Maldives revealed that the island has welcomed a total of 846,971 tourists in 2024 so far which constitutes an 11.3% increase in comparison to arrival numbers from 2023.

Accordingly, the daily average arrivals for this year are 6093, while tourists are staying on the island for an average period of 8 days. The highest number of tourist arrivals in a single day was recorded on February 10th when more than 10,000 tourists entered the country. Further statistics revealed that while Italy and Russia were the major markets for the Maldives at the start of the year, China now sits at the top, with an 11.2% market share.

At the start of the year, the Minister of Tourism expressed an interest in diversifying and reaching out to additional markets with the hope of achieving this year’s target of 2 million tourist arrivals.

Maldives tourism has been in operation for 52 years, with several luxury villas in the Maldives attracting tourists from all over the world, like the Niayama Private Islands Maldives. These resorts are known for their idyllic settings near white sandy beaches, and for providing the best amenities and services for travellers.