The Maldives celebrates welcoming its 1.6 millionth tourist, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih’s tourist arrivals target for 2022. This milestone was announced by President Solih in his Presidential Address this year.
The 1.6 millionth visitor, Tejas Sanjay Kothari from India, arrived in the Maldives for his honeymoon onboard Air Vistara Flight No. UK271. Upon his arrival, Vice President Faisal Naseem officially welcomed the 1.6 millionth visitor to the Maldives. Tejas Sanjay was then conferred with special gifts on behalf of MMPRC, the Tourism Ministry, and other stakeholders in a vibrant ceremony. This is the first time he arrived in the Maldives.
Tejas Sanjay was welcomed and escorted to the event area with traditional Maldivian Boduberu and cultural procession. The special ceremony included a traditional Maldivian dance performance, after which special gifts were conferred to him by MMPRC, MACL, Tourism Ministry, Maldives Immigration, and Maldives Customs Service. The gifts included a traditional Maldivian Tannu conferred to the visitor by Vice President Faisal Naseem, a gift hamper from Visit Maldives, and a free holiday voucher from LUX* South Ari Atoll.
Congratulating all parties involved in achieving this milestone, the CEO & MD of MMPRC, Mr. Thoyyib Mohamed, stated that the golden jubilee year of tourism holds a record for milestones related to the tourism sector, citing that this is all due to the persistent and continuous efforts of everyone involved in the industry.
Celebrating the milestone, Minister of Tourism Dr. Abdulla Mausoom appreciated and congratulated the engagement and support of Travel and Tourism Industry stakeholders.
"This quick rebound of Maldives tourism to pre-pandemic level is a clear indication of the visionary leadership of His Excellency President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, sound tourism policies, and the strong partnership between the government and the private sector," the Minister further said.
Last year, the Maldives achieved the 1.3 million tourist arrival mark set by the Government two months ahead of the forecasted date. This year 1.6 million tourist arrival figure is a 23.1 percent increase compared to last year.
The 1.6 millionth visitor, Tejas Sanjay Kothari from India, arrived in the Maldives for his honeymoon onboard Air Vistara Flight No. UK271. Upon his arrival, Vice President Faisal Naseem officially welcomed the 1.6 millionth visitor to the Maldives. Tejas Sanjay was then conferred with special gifts on behalf of MMPRC, the Tourism Ministry, and other stakeholders in a vibrant ceremony. This is the first time he arrived in the Maldives.
Tejas Sanjay was welcomed and escorted to the event area with traditional Maldivian Boduberu and cultural procession. The special ceremony included a traditional Maldivian dance performance, after which special gifts were conferred to him by MMPRC, MACL, Tourism Ministry, Maldives Immigration, and Maldives Customs Service. The gifts included a traditional Maldivian Tannu conferred to the visitor by Vice President Faisal Naseem, a gift hamper from Visit Maldives, and a free holiday voucher from LUX* South Ari Atoll.
Welcome to the Maldives, Sanjay Tejas Kothari , the 1.6 millionth tourist in 2022. Sanjay flew to the Maldives from India and it is his first time in the Maldives.@ImmigrationMV @MACLmedia @CustomsMv @MoTmv
— Visit Maldives (@visitmaldives) December 20, 2022
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Congratulating all parties involved in achieving this milestone, the CEO & MD of MMPRC, Mr. Thoyyib Mohamed, stated that the golden jubilee year of tourism holds a record for milestones related to the tourism sector, citing that this is all due to the persistent and continuous efforts of everyone involved in the industry.
Celebrating the milestone, Minister of Tourism Dr. Abdulla Mausoom appreciated and congratulated the engagement and support of Travel and Tourism Industry stakeholders.
"This quick rebound of Maldives tourism to pre-pandemic level is a clear indication of the visionary leadership of His Excellency President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, sound tourism policies, and the strong partnership between the government and the private sector," the Minister further said.
Last year, the Maldives achieved the 1.3 million tourist arrival mark set by the Government two months ahead of the forecasted date. This year 1.6 million tourist arrival figure is a 23.1 percent increase compared to last year.
