In a groundbreaking achievement for the Maldives' tourism sector, Minister Ibrahim Faisal announced that 2024 has witnessed unprecedented milestones, setting new records in the nation's tourism history.
Addressing a gathering at the PNC office yesterday, Minister Faisal expressed elation over the sector's performance this year. Highlighting the achievements, he disclosed that the Maldives welcomed the highest number of tourists in a single day, with an impressive 10,231 visitors arriving on a day in February. This figure marked an all-time high in daily tourist arrivals for the country.
Moreover, Minister Faisal revealed that February also saw the highest number of tourists visiting the Maldives within a single month. The rapid pace at which the country achieved one million tourist arrivals further underscored the sector's robust growth trajectory.
The Minister also outlined ambitious targets for the year, aiming to attract between 2.2 to 2.3 million tourists by the year's end. He emphasized the bright future ahead for the Maldives' tourism industry, attributing the positive outlook to strategic initiatives and favorable global factors.
Additionally, Minister Faisal noted a projected surge in Chinese arrivals expected in August and September, which is anticipated to significantly contribute to reaching the annual target of two million tourists. He confidently forecasted that by the close of this year, the Maldives will welcome between 2.2 to 2.3 million new tourists, highlighting continued growth in the sector.
The Minister's remarks at the event underscored not only the current success of the Maldives' tourism industry but also the promising trajectory it holds for the future. With targeted efforts and international collaboration, the Maldives appears set to continue its ascent as a preferred global tourist destination.
Addressing a gathering at the PNC office yesterday, Minister Faisal expressed elation over the sector's performance this year. Highlighting the achievements, he disclosed that the Maldives welcomed the highest number of tourists in a single day, with an impressive 10,231 visitors arriving on a day in February. This figure marked an all-time high in daily tourist arrivals for the country.
Moreover, Minister Faisal revealed that February also saw the highest number of tourists visiting the Maldives within a single month. The rapid pace at which the country achieved one million tourist arrivals further underscored the sector's robust growth trajectory.
The Minister also outlined ambitious targets for the year, aiming to attract between 2.2 to 2.3 million tourists by the year's end. He emphasized the bright future ahead for the Maldives' tourism industry, attributing the positive outlook to strategic initiatives and favorable global factors.
Additionally, Minister Faisal noted a projected surge in Chinese arrivals expected in August and September, which is anticipated to significantly contribute to reaching the annual target of two million tourists. He confidently forecasted that by the close of this year, the Maldives will welcome between 2.2 to 2.3 million new tourists, highlighting continued growth in the sector.
The Minister's remarks at the event underscored not only the current success of the Maldives' tourism industry but also the promising trajectory it holds for the future. With targeted efforts and international collaboration, the Maldives appears set to continue its ascent as a preferred global tourist destination.
