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    Tourist arrivals reach 1.1 million as of Aug 7, reports the Ministry of Tourism
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    Tourist arrivals to the Maldives so far in 2023 reached 1,113,967 according to the Ministry of Tourism.

    The ministry reported that the arrival increased on year-to-date basis increased by 13.8% compared to the corresponding period in 2022, during which arrivals reached 978,867.

    Tourist Arrivals – Monthly

    1. January: 172,499
    2. February: 177,915
    3. March: 173,514
    4. April: 164,357
    5. May: 120,959
    6. June: 120,363
    7. July: 145,629

    Top 10 Markets of 2023 – As of Aug 7

    1. Russia: 131,987
    2. India: 124,802
    3. China: 100,105
    4. UK: 93,022
    5. Germany: 74,688
    6. Italy: 71,451
    7. USA: 45,541
    8. France: 33,398
    9. Switzerland: 22,697
    10. Spain: 19,977

    Notable Changes in the Top 10 List

    Spain replaces Australia to become the 10th strongest source market to the Maldives, while China rests strongly on third spot, trailing closely behind the second strongest source market; India.

    Tourist Accommodation

    • Resorts: 173 – 42,013 beds
    • Hotels: 13 – 1,640 beds
    • Guesthouses: 911 – 14,934 beds
    • Safari vessels: 161 – 3,167 beds

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