The Ministry of Tourism has released figures showing that the number of Chinese visitors visiting the Maldives has exceeded 90,000. The number of visitors to the Maldives as of May 13th, 2024, has gone up to 830,665. The Ministry’s most recent data emphasizes how dominant the Chinese market is and how long it will remain at the top.
Russia comes in right behind China to take the second-largest spot in the Maldives tourism sector. In the meanwhile, the UK takes third place.
The following are the top 10 markets to visit Maldives:
- China: 92,292
- Russia: 84,055
- UK: 79,507
- Italy: 73,214
- Germany: 65,198
- India: 46,970
- France: 31,229
- USA: 29,132
- Switzerland: 20,865
- Poland: 16,872
This spike in visitor numbers is an 11.8% rise over the same period in the previous year, when there were 742,912 visits and Splendid Asia is excited to see how high up the numbers go.
The Maldives is still a popular location for luxury tourism and tropical escapes, drawing tourists from all over the world. An archipelagic nation that consists of 26 atolls and 1,192 islands, Maldives is located at along the equator line and boasts a warm climate, perfect for those who are seeking more underwater adventures.
