China Among Majority of Maldives’ Tourist Arrivals – Reaching New Ground in August

According to the latest reports by the country’s Ministry of Tourism, the Maldives recorded a total of 109,415 tourist arrivals at Velana International Airport from 1st to 17th August 2024. This constitutes a growth of 14.9 % from the same period last year.

The data further reveals that China remains the biggest market for Maldives tourism, contributing 14.3% to the total arrivals by August 17th. Other significant contributing markets include Russia, Italy, Germany, India and Spain.

The arrival numbers for August so far indicate that the Maldives is on its way to reaching its target of two million arrivals for 2024. The numbers also suggest that the country’s tourism sector is thriving due to its focus on improving the visitor experience by offering the best Maldives resorts such as the idyllic Adaaran Club Rannalhi.