Tourists in Male City, capital of Maldives |
According to the Ministry of Tourism, the total number of travelers from China to the Maldives was 30,353. On April 19, the Chinese tourist market to the Maldives was ranked eighth.
The total tourist arrivals from January up to the review date reached 682,650, a 19.7 percent increase from the same period last year during which arrivals had reached 570,084.
Russia continues to dominate as the top tourist market with over 80,000 arrivals, while India holds the second position.
Top 10 Markets of 2023
1. Russia: 81,3352. India: 73,195
3. UK: 64,833
4. Italy: 56,201
5. Germany: 49,867
6. China: 30,353
7. USA: 28,406
8. France: 26,644
9. Switzerland: 17,469
10. South Korea: 11,997
Meanwhile, the Maldives tourism industry currently has a total operational bed capacity of 60,538 which is inclusive of tourist resorts, hotels, guesthouses, and safari vessels.
Earlier, the Maldives government had announced an annual arrival target of 1.8 million, while the Minister of Tourism, Dr. Abdulla Mausoom, forecasted a 10 percent increase once the Chinese tourist market resumes.
*Source: PATA, Level 26, Gaysorn Tower, 127 Ratchadamri Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan Bangkok 10330 Thailand communications@PATA.org
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