{"id":3858,"date":"2022-08-11T14:07:42","date_gmt":"2022-08-11T09:07:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mbt.mv\/?p=3858"},"modified":"2022-08-11T14:07:42","modified_gmt":"2022-08-11T09:07:42","slug":"maldives-to-welcome-millionth-tourist-on-friday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mbt.mv\/?p=3858","title":{"rendered":"Maldives to welcome millionth tourist on Friday"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Maldives expects to welcome the year&#8217;s one millionth tourist visitor on Friday, 12th August 2022.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking about the decisive achievement, the Chief Executive Officer of Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) Mr. Thoyyib Mohamed commended the efforts of tourism industry professionals, and stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p>He also praised efforts by the industry as a whole for the achievement. Mr. Thoyyib commended the efforts despite numerous challenges.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This is a joyous occasion, to be able to welcome 1 million tourists to our shores despite the hurdles we are facing,&#8221; Mr. Mohamed commented.<\/p>\n<p>He further added, &#8220;This is a combined effort of government authorities, policymakers, tourism sector employees, and stakeholders who are working hard, day and night, to get here.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, he made emphasis of the destination maintaining tourism momentum. He highlights on the need for more work to defend the &#8220;World&#8217;s Leading Destination&#8221; position.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier, Maldives President Mr. Ibrahim Mohamed Solih made the declaration of aiming for 1.6 million visitors by end of 2022. 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