To u r i s m YEARBOOK 2010
Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture Republic of Maldives
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Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Republic of Maldives
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e Foreword
Welcome to the Tourism Yearbook 2010! It is with great pleasure that we present to you this annual publication of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture. Tourism being the main economic industry of the country, timely dissemination of statistics related to tourism has become a vital tool. With this in mind, the Tourism Yearbook is published with the objective of providing comprehensive and up to dated statistical information on tourism industry, to the relevant Government authorities as well as private sector, institutions and individuals. This annual publication highlights key tourism indicators of the Maldives for the past five years and provides information on the performance of the Maldives tourism industry in 2009. Year 2009 experienced on average a negative growth of 4 percent due to the global recession of 2008 which continued up to mid year in 2009. In Maldives, arrivals from Europe, the main generating region resulted in a 7.1 percent negative average growth. However, France, Greece, Belgium and Denmark continued with positive growth with other Eastern Europe countries, while remarkably, Finland and Portugal showed double digit growth for the year. Year 2009 also brought changes in tourist profiles to the Maldives with an emerging strong Chinese market that resulted in a 46 percent growth and contributing to a 9 percent market stake. We are confident of the strong foothold of Maldives in the international tourism with a steady European presence and rapidly emerging new markets. We have witnessed in the past that tourism, regardless of its vulnerability towards devastating crisis, man-made or natural, has shown overwhelming resilience and the ability to bounce back. Such resilience can be attributed to the determined efforts of the Government and the private sector. Tourism Yearbook 2010 is the result of combined efforts of many Government authorities, private sector organizations and the tourism industry of the Maldives. We acknowledge with deep gratitude, their valuable support and contributions. We hope that the readers find this publication a useful source of information. Male’, October 2010
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Acknowledgements
Except where otherwise indicated, data used in this publication have been collected from relevant Government Authories and the Maldives tourism industry. The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture wishes to express its gratitude to the Department of Immigration and Emigration for providing data on arrivals to the Maldives, the Department of National Planning, Ministry of Finance and Treasury, Department of Inland Revenue & Maldives Monetary Authority for providing data on economic indicators of the Maldives. The Ministry of Tourism also acknowledge with appreciation the Maldives Customs Services, Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Studies, Maldives Tourism Promotion Board and the Maldives tourism industry for their continued cooperation and assistance in the compilation of this publication.
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Preface
Tourism Yearbook 2010, has been produced and published by the Statistics & Research Section of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture. This publication briefly presents the overall performance of the tourism industry of the Maldives through 2005 to 2009. In addition to all the available national tourism statistics for the past five years, the publication contains major highlights of the tourism industry’s performance for 2009. This publication is divided into 5 sections 1. Tourist Accommodation 2. Tourist Arrival Trends 3. Airlines Statistics 4. Economic Indicators of Tourism and 5. Tourism Highlights 2009 Each section provides important data and information. Together, the sections provide a comprehensive picture of tourism in the Maldives.
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Table of Contents Foreword ......................................................................................................................................................... i Acknowledgements ........................................................................................................................................ ii Preface ............................................................................................................................................................ iii TOURIST ACCOMMODATION Tourist Accommodation in the Maldives ........................................................................................................ 1 Table: 1 Number of Accommodation Establishments & their Bed Capacity, 2005 - 2009 ............................ 1 Table: 2 Distribution of Resort Beds by Atolls, 2005 - 2009 ..........................................................................2 Table: 3 Tourist Resorts by Type of Lease Holders, 2005 - 2009 ................................................................... 3 Table: 4 Tourist Resorts by Type of Operators, 2005 - 2009 .......................................................................... 3 Table: 5 Bed Nights, Occupancy Rate & Average Duration of Stay, 2005 - 2009.......................................... 4 Table: 6 Monthly Average Occupancy Rates of Resorts & Hotels, 2005 - 2009 ............................................ 4 TOURIST ARRIVAL TRENDS Global Arrival Trends ..................................................................................................................................... 7 Table: 7 International Tourist Arrivals, 2008-2009 ........................................................................................ 7 Tourist Arrivals to the Maldives ..................................................................................................................... 8 Table: 8 Tourist Arrivals to the Maldives by Month, 2005 - 2009 ................................................................. 8 Table: 9 Growth Trends of Tourist Arrivals by Month, 2005 - 2009 .............................................................. 8 Major Markets ................................................................................................................................................. 9 Figure: 1 Market Share by Regions, 2005 - 2009 ........................................................................................... 9 Top Ten Markets of 2009 ...............................................................................................................................10 Table: 10 Tourist Arrivals and Market Share of Top Ten Markets of 2009 ...................................................10 Figure: 2 Arrival Growth and Market Share of UK Market, 2005 - 2009 .....................................................11 Figure: 3 Monthly Tourist Arrival Trends of UK Market, 2005 - 2009 ........................................................ 11 Figure: 4 Arrival Growth and Market Share of Italian Market, 2005 - 2009 ................................................12 Figure: 5 Monthly Tourist Arrival Trends of Italian, 2005 - 2009 .................................................................12 Figure: 6 Arrival Growth and Market Share of German Market, 2005 - 2009 ..............................................13 Figure: 7 Monthly Tourist Arrival Trends of German, 2005 - 2009 ..............................................................13 Figure: 8 Arrival Growth and Market Share of Chinese Market, 2005 - 2009 ..............................................14 Figure: 9 Monthly Tourist Arrival Trends of Chinese, 2005 - 2009 ..............................................................14 Figure: 10 Arrival Growth and Market Share of French Market, 2005 - 2009 ..............................................15 Figure: 11 Monthly Tourist Arrival Trends of French, 2005 - 2009 ..............................................................15 Figure: 12 Arrival Growth and Market Share of Russian Market, 2005 - 2009 ............................................16 Figure: 13 Monthly Tourist Arrival Trends of Russian, 2005 - 2009 ............................................................16 Figure: 14 Arrival Growth and Market Share of Japanese Market, 2005 - 2009 ..........................................17 Figure: 15 Monthly Tourist Arrival Trends of Japanese, 2005 - 2009 ...........................................................17 Figure: 16 Arrival Growth and Market Share of Swiss Market, 2005 - 2009 ...............................................18 Figure: 17 Monthly Tourist Arrival Trends of Swiss Market, 2005 - 2009 ...................................................18 Figure: 18 Arrival Growth and Market Share of Korean Market, 2005 - 2009 .............................................19 Figure: 19 Monthly Tourist Arrival Trends of Korean, 2005 - 2009 .............................................................19 Figure: 20 Arrival Growth and Market Share of Indian Market, 2005 - 2009 ..............................................20 Figure: 21 Monthly Tourist Arrival Trends of Indian Market, 2005 - 2009 ..................................................20 AIRLINE STATISTICS Table: 11 Passenger Arrivals by Type of Carriers, 2005 - 2009 ....................................................................23 Table: 12 Traffic by International Carriers at Male’ & Gan International Airport, 2005 - 2009 ...................23 Table: 13 Traffic by Domestic Carriers at Male’ International Airport, 2005 - 2009 ....................................25
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Tourism Contribution to the economy .............................................................................................................29 Table: 14 Tourism Contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP), 2005 - 2009 ........................................29 Table: 15 Tourism Revenue and Tax, 2005 - 2009 ........................................................................................29 Table: 16 Government Expenditure on Tourism, 2005 - 2009 ......................................................................30 Table: 17 Tourism Receipts, 2005 - 2009 ......................................................................................................30 ADDITIONAL TABLES Table: 18 Bed Capacity of Tourist Resorts, 2005 - 2009 ...............................................................................33 Table: 19 New Islands Leased for Resort/Hotel Development ......................................................................36 Table: 20 Graduates from Faculty of Hospitality & Tourism Industry, 2005 - 2009 .....................................40 Table: 21 Inbound and Outbound Travel, 2005 - 2009 ..................................................................................40 Table: 22 Seasonal Variation of Tourist Arrivals, 2005 - 2009 ......................................................................40 Table: 23 Tourist Arrivals & Market Share by Major Markets, 2005 - 2009 ...............................................41 Table: 24 Growth Trends of Major Markets, 2005 - 2009 .............................................................................42 Table: 25 Tourist Arrivals by Nationality - end September 2010 .........................................................................44 Table: 26 Major Tourism Indicators - end September 2010 .................................................................................46 TOURISM HIGHLIGHTS 2009
TOURIST ACCOMMODATION
TOURIST ACCOMMODATION IN THE MALDIVES Tourist accommodation capacity in the Maldives has been increasing steadily over the years. While there are four types of accommodation available in the Maldives, tourist resorts are the most commonly used form of accommodation. Other types of accommodation include hotels, guest houses and safari vessels.
Table: 1
Number of Accommodation Establishments & their Bed Capacity 2005 - 2009 2005
2006
2007
Type of Establishment
No
Beds
No
Beds
No
Beds
Resorts / Marinas
88
17,348
89
17,802
92
19,028
Hotels
8
636
9
713
11
Guest Houses
28
425
21
391
Safari Vessels
121
1,789
116
Total
245
20,198
235
2008 No
Beds
94
19,860
836
13
24
400
1,599
133
20,505
260
2009 No
Beds
97
20,804
1,110
14
1,344
24
400
22
462
1,923
143
2,094
145
2,206
22,187
274
23,464
278
24,816
*
*
Source: Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture
As seen from Table 1, tourist resorts comprise of 84% of the total bed capacity in the Maldives. With its unique, one island one resort concept, resorts continue to attract investors as well as holiday makers. Over the last five years, the number of resorts increased from 88 in 2005 to 97 in 2009 and the bed capacity has increased from 17,348 to 20,804 respectively. The bed capacity of live-aboard safari vessels, which contribute over 8% to total bed capacity of the Maldives, increased from 1,789 in 2005 to 2,206 at the end of 2009.
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Hotels and Guest Houses are mainly located in Male’, the capital, providing accommodation to tourists visiting the island. The number of hotels has increased from 8 in 2005 to 14 at the end of 2009 with the bed capacity increasing from 636 to 1,344 respectively. At the end of 2009, there were 22 guest houses with a bed capacity of 462 in the Maldives.
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Resort Bed Distribution More than 40% of the resort bed capacity originates from Kaafu Atoll. As the vision of tourism has changed with the introduction of the Third Tourism Plan in 2005, emphasis is given to develop and expand the tourism industry to all parts of the country. Hence, no new resort developments has been focused in Kaafu atoll over the last five years. The bed capacity, however, has shown slight increase from 8,316 in 2005 to 8,990 by end 2009, due to new beds added to existing resorts (refer Table: 2)
Table: 2
Distribution of Resort Beds by Atolls, 2005 - 2009 2005
Atoll Haa Alifu
2006
Beds % Share
2007
Beds % Share
2008
Beds % Share
2009
Beds
% Share
Beds % Share
50
0.3
90
0.5
390
2.0
432
2.2
432
2.1
-
-
-
-
-
-
400
2.0
490
2.4
Raa
466
2.7
470
2.6
470
2.5
470
2.4
470
2.3
Baa
1,034
6.0
1,240
7.0
1,240
6.5
1,240
6.2
1,240
6.0
Lhaviyani
1,180
6.8
1,196
6.7
1,276
6.7
1,294
6.5
1,336
6.4
Kaafu
8,316
47.9
8,450
47.5
8,724
45.8
8,914 *
44.9
8,990
43.2
Alifu (North & South)
4,978
28.7
5,032
28.3
5,058
26.6
5,240 *
26.4
5,380
25.9
Vaavu
350
2.0
350
2.0
350
1.8
350
1.8
350
1.7
Meemu
400
2.3
400
2.2
400
2.1
400
2.0
400
1.9
Faafu
250
1.4
250
1.4
250
1.3
250
1.3
250
1.2
Dhaalu
324
1.9
324
1.8
324
1.7
324
1.6
436
2.1
Gaafu Alifu
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
200
1.0
Seenu
-
-
-
-
546
2.9
546
2.7
830
4.0
17,348
100.0
17,802
100.0
19,028
100.0
19,860
100.0
20,804
100.0
Noonu
Source: Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture
At the end of 2009 Alif Atoll, north and south together, contributed over 25% to the resort bed capacity. Even though no new resorts opened in the atoll during the last five years, bed capacity has increased from 4,978 in 2005 to 5,380 in 2009. Three new resorts came into operation in 2009 with a total bed capacity of 484. The 3 new resorts were, Shangri-la Villingili Resort and Spa in Seenu Atoll and Alila Vilas Handahaa and Huvandhumaafushi (Funamauddua) in Gaafu Alifu Atoll.
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Type of Lease Holders and Operators
Table: 3
Tourist Resorts by Type of Lease Holders, 2005 - 2009 2005 % Nos Share
Local Foreign
69 6
Joint Venture 13 Total
2006
% % Beds Share Nos Share
78.4 13,826
79.7
68
716
4.1
7
14.8 2,806
16.2
14
6.8
88 100.0 17,348 100.0
2007
2009
% % % % % % Beds Share Nos Share Beds Share Nos Share Beds Share Nos Share
76.4 13,796 7.9
2008
922
15.7 3,084
77.5 70 76.1 14,716 77.3 5.2
8
8.7 1,122
5.9
17.3 14 15.2 3,190 16.8
89 100.0 17,802 100.0 92 100.0 19,028 100.0
74 78.7 15,882
% Beds Share
80.0
73
75.3 16,046
77.1
8.5 1,086
5.5
8
8.2 1,188
5.7
12 12.8 2,892
14.6
16
16.5 3,570
17.2
8
94 100.0 19,860 100.0
97 100.0 20,804 100.0
Source: Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture
By the end of 2009, a total of 73 resorts with 16,046 beds were leased to locals, which is 77 percent of the total bed capacity of resorts in the Maldives that year. While 17 percent of the capacity is leased to joint venture companies, foreign companies share about 6%. Bed capacity of resorts leased to joint venture companies in 2009 was 3,570 and foreign companies was 1,188.
Tourist Resorts by Type of Operators, 2005 - 2009
Table: 4 2005
2006
% % % Nos Share Beds Share Nos Share
2007
% % Beds Share Nos Share
2008
2009
% % % % Beds Share Nos Share Beds Share Nos Share
% Beds Share
Local
45
51.1 9,960
57.4 42
47.2
9,442
53.0 44
47.8 10,146
52.2 44 46.8 10,322 52.0 42
43.3 10,354
49.8
Foreign
27
30.7 4,176
24.1 30
33.7
4,924
27.7 31
33.7 5,340
28.7 33 35.1 5,706 28.7 35
36.1 5,918
28.4
Joint Venture
16
18.2 3,212
18.5 17
19.1
3,436
19.3 17
18.5 3,542
19.1 17 18.1 3,832 19.3 20
20.6 4,532
21.8
Total
88 100.0 17,348 100.0 89 100.0 17,802 100.0 92 100.0 19,028 100.0 94 100.0 19,860 100.0 97 100.0 20,804 100.0
Source: Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture
TOURIST ACCOMODATION
In 2009, out of the 97 resorts registered in the Maldives, 42 were operated by local companies, 35 by foreign companies and 20 by joint venture companies. As seen from Table 4, the number of resorts operated by locals has decreased from 45 in 2005 to 42 in 2009. However, the local operated bed capacity has shown slight increase over the years. The number of resorts has increased for the foreign operators as well as the joint venture operators.
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Table: 5 Year
Bed Nights, Occupancy Rate & Average Duration of Stay, 2005 - 2009 Tourist Bed Nights
Bed night growth (%)
Operational Bed Capacity (annual average)
Average Duration of Stay (Days)
Occupancy Rate (%)
2005
3,300,125
-35.4
13,963
64.4
8.3
2006
4,826,372
46.2
16,244
81.4
8.0
2007
5,293,224
9.7
17,533
82.8
8.5
2008
5,446,937
2.9
19,117
77.8
2009
5,146,970
-5.5
20,137
70.2
*
*
8.0
*
8.6
Note: * Revised Source: Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture
In 2009, with 5.1 million nights, the tourist bed nights of resorts and hotels registered a negative growth of 5.5% compared with 2008. With the increase in operational bed capacity of resorts and hotels, occupancy rate droped from 77.8% in 2008 to 70.2% at the end of 2009. (refer Table 5). Over the last five years, the highest average duration of stay was recorded for 2009 with 8.6 days.
Table: 6
Monthly Average Occupancy Rates, 2005 - 2009
Month
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
January
32.6
94.4
94.8
90.0
86.5
February
64.9
96.8
100.1
95.9
*
85.9
March
73.7
93.7
94.3
95.7
*
81.6
April
61.9
92.2
92.6
88.2
75.2
May
52.1
67.1
70.4
70.4
59.1
June
46.3
56.7
58.9
54.2
47.5
July
60.7
68.8
72.0
65.3
56.7
August
77.5
86.1
84.4
76.0
66.0
September
68.0
73.1
73.6
66.0
62.7
October
75.3
81.4
81.2
75.7
*
73.0
November
85.1
84.1
85.7
78.1
*
74.6
December
74.5
82.5
85.1
78.4
*
73.8
Annual Average
64.4
81.4
82.8
77.8
*
70.2
Note: * Revised Source: Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture
Table 6 shows monthly pattern of average occupancy rates of tourist resorts and hotels from 2005 to 2009. As seen from the table, while peak season for the Maldives is from October to April, the months of May to September registers lower occupancy rates.
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TOURIST ARRIVAL TRENDS
GLOBAL ARRIVAL TRENDS According to the January 2010 edition of the World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO), World Tourism Barometer (WTB), international arrivals worldwide fell by 4% in 2009. Although, the first three quarters of the year recorded negative growths of 10%, 7% and 2% respectively, fourth quarter of the year showed a slight improvement in arrivals with a positive growth of 2%, highlighted the WTB.
International Tourist Arrivals, 2008 - 2009
Table: 7
Tourist Arrivals (in millions) 2008
2009*
% Change
% Share 2009 *
Europe
487
460
-5.6
52.2
Asia & the Pacific
184
181
-2.0
20.5
Americas
147
140
-5.1
15.9
Africa
46
48
5.0
5.5
Middle East
56
53
-5.2
6.0
World
920
880
-4.3
100.0
Source: Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture
Table adapted from UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, January 2010 edition Note: * Data as collected by UNWTO, January 2010
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As seen from table 7, growth was negative in all regions of the world except for Africa. While Europe declined by 5.6%, Americas showed a decline of 5.1%. Middle East performed with -5.1% and Asia and the Pacific recorded a negative growth of 2.0%.
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TOURIST ARRIVALS TO THE MALDIVES In 2009, the world economy was in a recession along with rising oil prices and influenza H1N1 outbreak. Holiday makers preferred destinations closer to home than long-haul destinations. While tourist arrivals worldwide declined, the Maldives also recorded a decline of -4% in tourist arrivals in 2009 compared to that of 2008. As seen from Table 8, a total of 655,852 tourists visited the Maldives in 2009, while in 2008 the number of tourist arrivals to the Maldives was 683,012.
Table: 8
Tourist Arrivals to the Maldives by Month, 2005 - 2009
Year
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Total
2005
18,747
29,391
35,742
29,714
25,309
22,590
29,860
38,366
33,748
40,543
44,461
46,849
395,320
2006
58,332
54,741
54,596
55,983
40,961
33,037
42,776
49,968
44,593
54,721
53,594
58,621
601,923
2007
64,570
65,224
64,491
63,171
46,602
38,457
51,025
53,168
48,468
58,706
56,797
65,210
675,889
2008
64,621
67,963
71,623
62,670
48,764
40,283
47,675
51,824
50,687
56,363
57,961
62,578
683,012
2009
61,531
58,520
62,127
57,186
43,154
36,205
44,332
52,388
50,396
62,432
61,986
65,595
655,852
Source: Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture
Year 2007 was an exceptionally good year for the Maldives with an above average growth rate of over 12%. With the world economy on a downward trend from mid 2008, tourist arrivals declined in July, August, October and December that year (refer Table 9). However, the year ended with a positive growth of 1.1%. In 2009, tourist arrivals recorded heavy declines from January till July, which lead to a negative growth for the year even though positive growths were recorded during the later half of the year.
Growth Trends of Tourist Arrivals by Month, 2005 - 2009
Table: 9 Year
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Total
2005
-69.7
-50.8
-44.0
-46.4
-40.0
-33.2
-31.4
-31.3
-27.9
-22.8
-21.5
5.3
-35.9
2006
211.2
86.3
52.8
88.4
61.8
46.2
43.3
30.2
32.1
35.0
20.5
25.1
52.3
2007
10.7
19.2
18.1
12.8
13.8
16.4
19.3
6.4
8.7
7.3
6.0
11.2
12.3
2008
0.1
4.2
11.1
-0.8
4.6
4.7
-6.6
-2.5
4.6
-4.0
2.0
-4.0
1.1
2009
-4.8
-13.9
-13.3
-8.8
-11.5
-10.1
-7.0
1.1
-0.6
10.8
6.9
4.8
-4.0
Source: Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture
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Major Markets Europe continues to be the leading market generator to the Maldives over the years. At the end of 2009, with 462,192 tourists, the region captured a market share of 70.5%. However, a negative growth of 7% was recorded from Europe for the year. Major markets from this region include the United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, France, Russia and Switzerland. Tourist arrivals to the Maldives from Asia have been increasing steadily over the last five years. The market share increased from 17.6% in 2005 to 23.7% in 2009. Even with the troubled economic scenario around the world and decline in arrivals during the year 2009, the Maldives recorded a positive growth of 6.9% in tourist arrivals from Asia region for the year. Main markets from this region include China, Japan, Korea and India. Americas contributed 2.3% to the market share in 2009. The region recorded a positive growth of 4.7% at the end of 2009. With 9,438 tourists and a market share of 1.4% the U.S market from this region showed a positive growth of 6.6% in 2009. The Middle East, one of the potential and growing market regions to the Maldives, captured a market share of 1.5% in 2009. This region also performed with a positive growth of 3.5% in 2009. Oceania recorded the highest decline in arrivals to the Maldives in 2009 with -20.5%. The region captured a market share of 1.3% at the end of 2009. As seen from Figure 1, arrivals from Oceania have been declining since 2007. With a negative growth of 20.3% from the South African market, Africa region registered a decline of -11.6% in 2009. Figure 1: Market Share by Regions, 2005 - 2009 100.0 90.0 80.0
Middle East
60.0
Oceania
50.0
Americas Africa
40.0
Asia Europe
30.0 20.0 10.0 0.0 2005
2006
2007
2008
9
2009
TOURIST ARRIVAL TRENDS
Percent (%)
70.0
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Top Ten Markets of 2009 Six markets from Europe and four markets from Asia make up the top ten markets of the Maldives in 2009. Except for the 4th and 6th positions, the ranking of the top ten market list remained the same as that of 2008. (Refer Table 10)
Table: 10
Tourist Arrivals and Market Share of Top Ten Markets of 2009 2009
Rank Country 2009
2008
Arrivals
Market Share (%)
Arrivals
Market Share (%)
Rank 2008
1
United Kingdom
105,950
16.2
116,821
17.1
1
2
Italy
89,292
13.6
103,824
15.2
2
3
Germany
69,085
10.5
69,240
10.1
3
4
China
60,666
9.2
41,511
6.1
6
5
France
50,373
7.7
48,100
7.1
5
6
Russia
40,014
6.1
48,978
7.2
4
7
Japan
36,641
5.6
38,193
5.6
7
8
Switzerland
26,783
4.1
26,983
4.0
8
9
Korea
16,135
2.5
20,934
3.1
9
10
India
15,850
2.4
16,663
2.4
10
Global Total
655,852
Source: Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture
Capturing a market share of 16.2%, the United Kingdom maintained its number one position in 2009, followed by Italy and Germany with 13.6% and 10.5% market shares respectively. The Chinese market moved from 6th to 4th position, overtaking France and Russia capturing a market share of 9.2%. While France remained at the fifth position with 7.7% shares, Russian market droped to the 6th position with 6.1% market shares. Japan (5.6%), Switzerland (4.1%), Korea (2.5%) and India (2.4%) maintained their ranks at the 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th positions respectively in 2009.
10
The United Kingdom At the end of 2009, with a total of 105,950 tourists and a market share of over 16%, the United Kingdom remained as the number one market to the Maldives. However, a negative growth of 9.3% was recorded from this market for the year.
Figure 2: Arrival Growth & Market Share of UK Market, 2005 - 2009 30.0 23.8 15.9
20.0 22.1
Percent (%)
10.0
17.9
18.5
17.1
16.2
2006
2007
2008
2009
0.0 2005 -10.0
-6.7
-20.0
-9.3 Market Share
-23.4
-30.0
Arrival Growth
Although, the U.K. market is ranked as the number one market and maintained its position over the years, no significant growth was registered for the market during the last five years. Five year average growth for the market was recorded to be 0.01%, market share dropped from 22% in 2005 to 16% in 2009.
Figure 3: Monthly Tourist Arrival Trends of the UK Market, 2005 - 2009 14,000
10,000 8,000 6,000 4,000 2,000 0
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
2005 4,470
Jan
6,861
7,364
6,339
6,368
6,470
6,952
9,022
2006 8,531
9,354
8,659
9,000
8,390
6,648
8,972
9,976
2007 10,952 11,913 10,787 10,912
8,599
2008 9,638
11,238 12,544 11,150
2009 7,751
8,573
9,973
9,014
Oct
Nov
Dec
7,488
8,811
9,039
8,080
8,739
10,576
9,701
9,449
8,109
11,272 10,783 10,092 11,332
9,719
10,688
7,972
8,037
9,136
9,789
10,448
9,541
8,470
8,858
8,200
7,558
7,994
9,399
9,100
9,805
9,726
8,857
11
TOURIST ARRIVAL TRENDS
Arrival numbers
12,000
Tourism Yearbook 2010
Italy With a market share of 13.6%, the Italian market maintained its position as the second most tourist generating market to the Maldives in 2009. A total of 89,292 tourists visited the Maldives from Italy in 2009. However this market also registered a negative growth of 14.0% in 2009 compared with 2008. Figure 4: Arrival Growth & Market Share of Italian Market, 2005 - 2009 80.0
69.6 Market Share
60.0
Arrival Growth
Percent (%)
40.0 20.0 0.0 -20.0
17.7
19.8
17.3
15.2
13.6
2005
2006
2007 -1.4
2008 -11.4
2009 -14.0
-40.0 -46.5
-60.0
The Italian market share has recorded considerable drop over the years (refer figure 4). In 2005, the market share stood at 17.7% and by end 2009 the market share was found to be13.6%. A negative growth of 0.7% was recorded as the five year average growth from 2005 to 2009 for the market. Figure 5 shows monthly arrival pattern of Italian tourists to the Maldives. As seen from the chart, no significant change was recorded from this market. The month of March is recorded to be the peak month over the last five years.
Figure 5: Monthly Tourist Arrival Trends of Italian Market, 2005 - 2009 18,000 16,000 14,000 12,000 Arrival numbers
TOURIST ARRIVAL TRENDS
Tourism Yearbook 2010
10,000 8,000 6,000 4,000 2,000 0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
6,882
8,392
5,602
2,444
2,738
4,175
8,903
4,751
5,649
7,339
10,201
2006 14,703 12,977 13,866 13,293
5,683
5,020
6,733
11,106
6,718
8,368
8,168
12,294
2007 15,507 14,323 13,872 13,488
5,455
5,027
6,925
9,555
5,896
7,912
7,034
12,252
2008 13,473 13,630 14,865 11,246
4,212
3,683
5,432
8,305
5,972
5,579
6,711
10,715
2009 10,441 11,604 12,599
3,764
3,828
4,323
7,629
5,004
4,658
5,943
10,193
2005 3,039
9,306
12
Germany In 2009, a total of 69,085 tourists visited the Maldives from Germany, capturing a market share of 10.5%. Germany is third most tourist generating market to the Maldives. The market recorded a slight decline of arrivals in 2009, with a negative growth of 0.2%. Figure 6: Arrival Growth & Market Share of German Market, 2005 - 2009 30.0
27.0
20.0
Percent (%)
10.0
14.1
11.8
10.7
2006
2007
2.0
0.0 2005 -10.0
10.1
10.5
2008 -4.2
2009
-0.2
Market Share
-20.0
Arrival Growth -23.6
-30.0
Germany is one of the traditional markets to the Maldives. It has been the third tourist generating market to the Maldives since 2001. Over the last five years the market registered an average growth of 0.2%. Market share dropped from 14.1% in 2005 to 10.5% in 2009. Figure 7 shows monthly arrival pattern of German tourists to the Maldives. Arrivals from Germany is at its peak during the month of October and is at its lowest during June (refer Figure 7).
Figure 7: Monthly Tourist Arrival Trends of German Market, 2005 - 2009 9,000 8,000 6,000 5,000 4,000 3,000 2,000 1,000 0
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2005 2,373
Jan
4,030
5,582
4,329
5,204
3,032
3,665
4,218
5,065
6,251
7,011
5,022
2006 6,044
6,032
7,170
6,591
6,133
4,293
4,191
5,135
6,026
6,991
6,829
5,395
2007 5,911
6,186
6,982
6,718
6,930
4,288
4,629
4,790
5,850
7,450
6,829
5,706
2008 6,000
6,182
7,949
6,015
6,983
3,964
4,163
4,103
5,292
6,647
6,880
5,062
2009 5,364
5,319
6,268
6,718
6,341
3,738
3,972
4,636
5,806
7,886
7,297
5,740
13
TOURIST ARRIVAL TRENDS
Arrival numbers
7,000
Tourism Yearbook 2010
China China, which was the sixth leading market to the Maldives in 2008, overtook France and Russia to become the 4th leading market by end 2009. Over the last five years, the market share increased from 2.9% in 2005 to 9.2% at the end of 2009. With a total of 60,666 tourists the market registered a growth of 46.1% in 2009 compared with 2008. Figure 8: Arrival Growth & Market Share of Chinese Market, 2005 - 2009 140.0 127.4
120.0
Market Share Arrival Growth
100.0
Precent (%)
80.0 60.0
46.1 36.3
40.0
15.4
20.0 0.0 -20.0 -40.0
2.9
4.4
5.3
6.1
2005
2006
2007
2008
9.2 2009
-43.6
-60.0
The Chinese market is one of the fastest growing markets to the Maldives with an annual average growth rate of 36% over the last five years. China has become the largest Asian market to the Maldives in 2008 overtaking Japan. Figure 9 shows monthly arrival pattern from this market. As shown from the figure significant changes have occurred in the arrival pattern from this market in 2009. Arrivals peaked in October with over ten thousand tourists. Figure 9: Monthly Tourist Arrival Trends of Chinese Market, 2005 - 2009 12,000 10,000 Percent (%)
TOURIST ARRIVAL TRENDS
Tourism Yearbook 2010
8,000 6,000 4,000 2,000 0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
146
202
438
631
754
726
1,515
1,482
1,450
1,824
1,071
1,370
2006 2,852
1,985
1,376
1,479
2,406
1,595
2,230
2,244
2,262
3,090
2,382
2,495
2007 1,855
4,591
1,647
1,981
3,505
2,722
3,159
3,996
3,450
4,097
2,671
2,302
2008 2,569
5,638
2,065
2,408
3,631
3,133
3,903
3,440
4,724
4,286
3,101
2,613
2009 5,912
2,682
2,363
3,417
3,706
3,226
5,206
6,197
6,141
10,805
6,286
4,725
2005
14
France With a market share of over 7%, France remained as the fifth most tourist generating market to the Maldives in 2009. With a total of 50,373 tourists, the French market registered a positive growth of 4.7% in 2009 compared with 2008. Figure 10: Arrival Growth & Market Share of French Market, 2005 - 2009 120.0
101.6
100.0
Market Share
80.0
Arrival Growth
Percent (%)
60.0 40.0 20.0
5.5
0.0
2005
-20.0
7.2
6.7
7.0
7.7
2006
2007
2008 6.2
2009 4.7
3.8
-40.0 -60.0
-53.1
-80.0
Arrivals from France has been increasing steadily over the last five years with a five year average annual growth of 6.8%. The market share has increased from 5.5% in 2005 to 7.7% in 2009. The monthly arrival pattern from France shows no significant change over the years. February continues to be the peak season for French tourists to the Maldives (refer Figure 11).
Figure 11: Monthly Tourist Arrival Trends of French Market, 2005 - 2009
8,000
6,000 5,000 4,000 3,000 2,000 1,000 0 2005
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
870
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2,229
2,170
2,002
1,013
554
982
1,395
1,140
1,932
3,343
4,010
2006 5,712
6,690
5,605
5,145
2,366
1,069
1,735
2,594
1,927
2,662
3,703
4,419
2007 6,010
6,678
6,761
4,742
2,076
1,048
1,485
1,977
1,411
2,865
5,030
5,218
2008 6,784
7,163
6,019
5,801
2,437
1,096
1,455
2,393
1,674
3,295
4,565
5,418
2009 6,241
6,973
6,699
5,394
2,484
1,232
1,476
2,536
1,834
4,268
4,755
6,481
15
TOURIST ARRIVAL TRENDS
Arrival numbers
7,000
Tourism Yearbook 2010
Russia The Russian market performed very well between the period 2006 to 2008 (refer Figure 12). Russia was ranked as the 8th leading market to the Maldives in 2006, climbed to the 4th position by end 2008. The market share increased from 3.6% in 2006 to 7.2% in 2008. At the end of 2009, the Russian market share has dropped significantly. The Maldives received 40,014 tourists from Russia in 2009, capturing a market share of 6.1%. Russia performed with a negative growth of 18.3% in 2009 and was ranked as the 6th leading market to the Maldives that year. Figure 12: Arrival Growth & Market Share of Russian Market, 2005 - 2009 60.0 50.6
50.0
Market Share
45.0
Arrival Growth
53.8
40.0
Percent (%)
30.0 20.0 10.0
3.7
3.6
4.7
2005
2006
2007
0.0 -10.0 -20.0
7.2
6.1
2008
2009
-18.3
-19.3
-30.0
Monthly arrival pattern from Russia remained consistent over the years. Seasonality of Russian tourists is shown in Figure 13. As seen from the figure, November, December and Janaury remains to be the peak season for Russian arrivals to the Maldives. Figure 13: Monthly Tourist Arrival Trends of Russian Market, 2005 - 2009 7,000 6,000 Arrival numbers
TOURIST ARRIVAL TRENDS
Tourism Yearbook 2010
5,000 4,000 3,000 2,000 1,000 0
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2005 1,223
Jan
828
1,186
1,121
1,002
768
849
1,233
1,160
1,329
2,052
1,831
2006 2,812
1,553
1,779
2,157
1,348
932
1,431
1,543
1,174
1,889
2,386
2,951
2007 4,401
2,205
2,696
2,958
1,791
1,257
1,654
2,239
1,932
2,793
3,855
4,064
2008 5,507
3,339
4,730
4,313
3,345
2,225
2,691
3,511
2,834
3,997
6,397
6,089
2009 6,591
3,220
3,829
3,028
2,251
1,510
2,382
2,730
2,248
3,506
3,839
4,880
16
Japan The Japanese market recorded declines over the years from 2006 to 2008. At the end of 2009, with a market share of 5.6%, the Japanese market remained as the 7th leading market to the Maldives. Figure 14: Arrival Growth & Market Share of Japanese Market, 2005 - 2009 80.0 69.9 Market Share
60.0
Arrival Growth
Percent (%)
40.0 20.0 5.9
6.6
2005
2006
6.1
5.6
5.6
2007
2008 -7.1
2009 -4.1
4.0
0.0 -20.0 -40.0 -50.4 -60.0
The Japanese market has been on the decline over the last five years. Although a positive growth of 4% was registered for the year 2007, the market share recorded a 0.5% decline that year. In 2008 the market recorded a negative growth of over 7%, with the market share dropping even further down to 5.6%. Even though, the market has been declining, monthly arrival pattern from this market has not changed over the years. September continues to be the peak month for Japanese visitors to the Maldives. Figure 15: Monthly Tourist Arrival Trends of Japanese Market, 2005 - 2009
5,000 4,500 3,500 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0 2005
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
622
1,025
1,472
1,519
1,011
1,385
2,256
2,962
3,037
2,668
2,498
2,814
2006 2,918
2,238
2,820
2,573
2,167
2,696
3,950
4,003
4,269
4,094
4,225
3,575
2007 2,586
3,293
3,623
3,173
2,057
2,822
3,554
4,322
4,714
3,913
3,477
3,587
2008 2,269
2,985
3,088
2,832
2,305
3,062
3,746
3,966
4,288
3,413
3,178
3,061
2009 2,255
2,802
3,204
2,796
2,080
2,270
3,274
3,838
4,474
3,280
3,179
3,189
17
TOURIST ARRIVAL TRENDS
Arrival numbers
4,000
Tourism Yearbook 2010
Switzerland With a total of 26,783 tourists and a market share of 4.1%, Switzerland remained as the 8th leading market to the Maldives in 2009. Figure 16: Arrival Growth & Market Share of Swiss Market, 2005 - 2009 40.0
35.9
30.0
Percent (%)
20.0 10.0
4.9
4.4
2005
2006
0.0 -10.0
-0.3
4.1
3.1 4.0
3.9 2007
2008
-20.0
2009
-0.7
Market Share Arrival Growth
-30.0
-33.9
-40.0
The Swiss market share has also been declining over the years. In 2005 Switzerland captured a market share of 4.9% and by end 2009 the share dropped to 4.1%. The growth of the market has been very slow over the last five years with an annual average rate of 0.8%. Unlike other European markets, the peak month for Swiss market is recorded to be April. (Refer Figure 17).
Figure 17: Monthly Tourist Arrival Trends of Swiss Market, 2005 - 2009 4,000 3,500 Arrival numbers
TOURIST ARRIVAL TRENDS
Tourism Yearbook 2010
3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2005 1,176
Jan
1,624
2,076
1,729
1,263
804
1,386
1,213
1,474
2,340
2,321
1,915
2006 2,758
2,438
2,395
3,169
1,766
866
1,768
973
1,741
2,893
2,801
2,683
2007 2,551
2,581
2,702
3,731
1,478
956
1,817
904
1,726
2,221
2,792
2,724
2008 2,815
2,883
3,265
2,933
1,465
1,214
1,459
1,099
1,665
2,544
3,080
2,561
2009 2,522
2,715
3,055
3,010
1,559
1,025
1,711
1,382
1,848
2,464
3,221
2,271
18
Korea Korean market is the third amongst Asia and ninth amongst all markets to the Maldives in 2009. A total of 16,135 tourists visited the Maldives from Korea in 2009, capturing a market share of 2.5% Figure 18: Arrival Growth & Market Share of Korean Market, 2005 - 2009 160.0 146.9
140.0
Market Share Arrival Growth
120.0
Percent (%)
100.0 80.0 60.0 40.0
29.8
20.0 0.0 -20.0 -40.0
1.7
2.7
3.1
3.1
2005
2006
2007
-0.2
2.5
2008
2009 -22.9
-32.4
-60.0
Korea made its way to the top ten markets list in 2006 with a market share of 2.7%. The market performed very well in 2007 increasing its share to 3.1% that year. Although the market share remained at 3.1% in 2008, a decline of -0.2% in arrivals was recorded for the year. At the end of 2009, a huge decline of -22.9% in arrivals from Korea was recorded and the market share also dropped to 2.5%. Figure 19 shows the seasonality of Korean market for the past five years. As shown in the figure, the Month of May and October are the best performing period from this market.
Figure 19: Monthly Tourist Arrival Trends of Korean Market, 2005 - 2009 3,500
2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2005
79
205
199
398
521
435
575
396
501
1,312
1,105
817
2006
489
694
760
1,260
1,745
1,248
866
729
1,513
2,207
2,511
2,135
2007 1,492
862
1,344
1,749
2,484
1,496
1,454
947
1,574
3,019
2,472
2,083
2008 1,438
1,164
1,632
2,103
2,705
2,001
898
911
1,610
2,879
2,353
1,240
768
987
1,264
1,985
1,417
763
878
1,442
2,032
2,673
1,403
2009
523
19
TOURIST ARRIVAL TRENDS
Percent (%)
3,000
Tourism Yearbook 2010
India Tourist arrivals from India has been very inconsistent over the last five years. While from 2005 to 2007 arrivals increased steadily, from 2007 to 2009 the Indian market has been on the decline (refer Figure 20). Figure 20: Arrival Growth & Market Share of Indian Market, 2005 - 2009 50.0 Market Share
43.5
Arrival Growth
40.0
Percent (%)
30.0
20.0
17.7
10.0 2.6
2.0
2.6
2006
2007
2.4
0.0 2005 -6.7
-10.0
2.4
-3.8 2008
2009 -4.9
At the end of 2009, the Indian market was the 10th market as a whole and 4th market from the Asia region to the Maldives. The market share varied between 2.6% and 2.4% over the last five years. Best performance from this market was recorded in 2007 with over 17 thousand tourists and a positive growth of 43.5%. The seasonality of Indian market remained consistent over the years, with increased arrivals during the months of May and December.
Figure 21: Monthly Tourist Arrival Trends of Indian Market, 2005 - 2009 2,500 2,000 Arrival numbers
TOURIST ARRIVAL TRENDS
Tourism Yearbook 2010
1,500 1,000 500 0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
807
733
843
746
891
821
853
653
840
949
861
1,263
2006 1,104
889
915
1,089
1,231
901
817
809
816
906
923
1,671
2007 1,578
1,184
1,156
1,592
2,051
1,275
1,237
1,099
1,159
1,278
1,634
2,084
2008 1,436
1,313
1,467
1,337
2,001
1,425
1,147
1,231
1,036
1,425
1,037
1,808
2009 1,290
1,143
1,163
1,165
1,425
1,058
1,032
999
1,328
1,462
1,421
2,364
2005
20
AIRLINE STATISTICS
Table: 11 Type of Carrier
Passenger Arrivals by Type of Carriers, 2005 - 2009 2005
2006
2007
Arrivals % Share Arrivals % Share
Scheduled
2008
Arrivals % Share
2009
Arrivals % Share
Arrivals
% Share
419,271
81.6
592,971
80.7
669,219
80.3
694,718
80.8
696,925
83.8
Charter
94,525
18.4
141,762
19.3
164,217
19.7
164,587
19.2
134,999
16.2
Total
513,796
100.0
734,733
100.0
833,436
100.0
859,305
100.0
831,924
100.0
Source: Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture
The total number of passengers arrived in the Maldives by charter and scheduled flights in 2009 was 831,924, which is a decline of 3% compared with 2008. As seen from Table 11, over 83% of the passengers arriving in Maldives came from scheduled flights. The charter flights carried a total of 134,999 passengers to the Maldives in 2009, which is 16.2% of total arrivals to the Maldives that year.
Traffic by International Carriers at Male’ & Gan International Airport 2005 - 2009
Table: 12
2005
International Schedule
Aeroflot Air Berlin Air Seychelles Air Sahara
2007
2008
2009
7,400
419,271
8,114
592,971
9,414
669,219
9,993
694,718
10,855
696,925
-
-
4
585
-
-
26
2,492
36
2,981
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
144
16,019
44
785
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
66
1,680
264
8,575
-
-
-
-
Austrian Airlines
130
7,368
158
11,482
110
7,827
42
3,342
44
3,794
Bangkok Airways
26
359
18
741
224
9,142
256
8,872
210
8,569
British Airways
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
58
3,325
China Eastern Airlines
-
-
-
-
280
7,075
217
7,690
-
-
220
23,060
260
27,431
258
28,512
252
27,949
254
30,364
Condor Czech Airlines
28
147
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Emirates
1,390
74,411
1,336
103,911
1,242
109,713
1,234
128,053
1,232
127,357
Eurofly
372
39,317
444
50,049
487
50,476
522
52,787
506
45,700
Maldivian
-
-
-
-
-
-
991
25,028
2,082
48,923
Indian Airlines
736
45,678
820
52,433
1,258
68,425
1,326
63,836
1,234
52,203
Krasair
12
772
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
38
641
30
498
102
12,438
Jazeera Airways L. T. U
306
29,068
310
38,206
314
37,859
258
29,896
-
-
98
10,700
190
23,268
190
23,219
138
13,209
-
-
Malaysia Airlines
288
16,822
312
21,984
333
15,297
422
27,162
441
35,811
Martin Air
18
802
152
4,616
56
1,229
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
208
10,229
116
4,603
-
-
Lauda Air - Italy / Livingston
Mihin Lanka Oman Air Qatar Airways
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
76
1,845
722
31,768
734
52,202
736
65,891
732
62,263
772
59,411
Singapore Airlines
404
35,916
540
63,893
730
90,472
735
83,569
667
80,375
Srilankan Airlines
2,176
102,298
2,184
140,276
1,893
132,406
2,252
153,469
2,623
167,810
-
-
6
214
70
2,231
-
-
-
-
Srilankan Airlines (Cargo)
Viva Macau
350
0
388
0
186
0
4
0
-
-
Expo Aviation (Cargo)
80
0
192
0
537
0
440
0
374
0
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AIRLINES STATISTICS
Operator
2006
No. of No. of No. of No. of No. of Movements Passenger Movements Passenger Movements Passenger Movements Passenger Movements Passenger (Take off / In (Take off / In (Take off / In (Take off / In (Take off / In Landing) Landing) Landing) Landing) Landing)
Tourism Yearbook 2010
AIRLINE STATICSTICS
Tourism Yearbook 2010
Table: 12 Cont.... 2005
Operator International Charter
2006
2007
2008
2009
No. of No. of No. of No. of No. of Movements Passenger Movements Passenger Movements Passenger Movements Passenger Movements Passenger (Take off / In (Take off / In (Take off / In (Take off / In (Take off / In Landing) Landing) Landing) Landing) Landing) 1,725
94,525
2,356
141,762
3,231
164,217
3,508
164,587
2,927
134,999
Air 2000 / First Choice Airways
62
7,053
169
19,502
-
-
-
-
-
-
Air Italy
2
212
38
3,263
72
7,723
8
925
72
7,313
Atlant Soyuz
-
-
-
-
-
-
34
2,927
49
4,272
Belair
24
1,662
20
1,509
52
4,430
78
5,899
64
4,882
Blue Panorama Airlines
12
733
98
9,186
84
9,317
96
9,339
-
-
Britannia Airways/ Thomson Fly
50
6,528
34
4,913
18
2,001
76
9,106
238
27,690
-
-
-
-
-
-
24
781
-
-
Corse Air International
20
3,194
38
8,543
-
-
-
-
-
-
Domodedovo Airlines
4
234
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Eagle Aviation
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
122
14,447
158
20,403
156
18,194
158
18,956
174
19,467
-
-
-
-
210
25,172
180
21,406
-
-
20
535
-
-
40
3,575
131
13,463
-
-
Condor
Edelweiss First Choice Kras Air Malev - Hungarian Airlines
Monarch Airlines
4
139
20
1,376
18
937
-
-
-
-
214
35,945
158
27,433
226
33,728
190
30,243
109
17,058
My Travel Airways
16
2,139
38
4,194
72
8,558
-
-
-
-
Neos Spa
96
10,732
162
18,600
78
7,950
82
9,099
160
18,508
Star Airlines/XL Airways
4
623
56
7,431
110
16,651
110
16,000
101
12,628
Transaero Airlines
92
8,531
80
11,262
140
14,746
122
15,406
124
16,520
-
-
-
-
2
45
8
410
-
-
Travel Services Tuifly Nordic
-
-
-
-
-
-
10
1,394
-
-
Vaso Airlines
-
-
-
-
7
303
-
-
-
-
Volare Other Internationals Total
-
-
4
189
40
3,785
60
4,070
-
-
983
1,818
1,283
3,958
1,906
7,102
2,141
5,163
1,836
6,661
9,125
513,796
10,470
734,733
12,645
833,436
13,501
859,305
13,782
831,924
Source: Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture
Although arrivals to the Maldives declined in 2009, the number of scheduled flight movements increased by 8.6% in 2009. With the increase in flight movements, a slight increase in the number of passengers arrived by scheduled flights was also registered for 2009. While three airlines started scheduled flights, 3 airlines stopped their scheduled flights to the Maldives in 2009. Newly started scheduled flights in 2009 were, Air Berlin, British Airways and Oman Air. Airlines that stopped its scheduled flights in 2009 include China Eastern, L T U and Lauda Air - Italy. Along with the huge decline in charter flight movements, the number of passengers arrived by charter flights also registered a huge decline of 17.9% in 2009. While there has been no new charter flights during the year, three major charter airlines stopped operating to the Maldives in 2009. They were Blue Panorama Airlines, which has been operating charter flights to the Maldives since 2004, and First Choice and Kras Air.
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Traffic by Domestic Carriers at Male’ International Airport, 2005 - 2009
Table: 13
2005
Operator
2006
2007
2008
2009
No. of No. of No. of No. of No. of Movements Passenger Movements Passenger Movements Passenger Movements Passenger Movements Passenger (Take off / In (Take off / In (Take off / In (Take off / In (Take off / In Landing) Landing) Landing) Landing) Landing)
Domestic Air Equator
175
2,263
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Island Aviation Services
5,470
55,694
7,378
72,272
9,139
93,244
9,311
90,557
8,621
114,069
Maldivian Air Taxi
25,150
136,569
35,859
186,522
38,959
195,361
39,570
204,413
38,256
196,775
Trans Maldivian Airways (Scheduled)
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,538
21,408
328
4,145
Trans Maldivian Airways
14,753
63,950
22,152
96,221
26,798
109,825
25,856
101,624
24,802
93,614
Other Domestic *
1,443
0
2,028
0
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total
46,991
258,476
67,417
355,015
74,896
398,430
76,275
418,002
72,007
408,603
Note: * includes movements by photo, training, technical and surveillance flights Source: Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture
AIRLINES STATISTICS
Flight movements of all domestic airlines recorded declines in 2009. Except for Island Aviation Services, passenger arrivals also registered declines declines in 2009. Although flight movements of Island Aviation Services recorded a decline of -7.4%, passenger arrivals from this airline registered a positive growth of 26% in 2009.
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Tourism Yearbook 2010
ECONOMIC INDICATORS
Tourism Contribution to the Economy Tourism continues to be the leading economic activity in the Maldives. While one third of the country’s GDP is supplied by tourism, it is also the number one employment generator in the country as well as the foreign currency earner for the country. As the leading industry, a range of tertiary activities have grown to support tourism.
Tourism Contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP), 2005 - 2009 (in Million Rufiyaa at 1995 constant prices)
Table: 14
GDP Growth %
Tourism Contribution
% Share of Tourism Contribution
Year
GDP
2005
7,926.20
_/
-4.6
1,798.50
22.7
2006
9,351.10
_/
18.0
2,559.70
27.4
2007
10,028.40
_/
7.2
2,800.00
_/
27.9
2008
10,646.30
_/
6.2
2,883.90
_/
27.1
2009
10,312.70
-1.3
2,732.90
26.5
Note: _/ Revised figures Source: Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture
Over the last five years, tourism contribution to GDP remained above 20%. In 2005, tourism contributed 22.7% to the GDP of the country. The percentage increased to 27% at the end of 2006 and remained at 27% till end 2008. In 2009, with the decline in tourist arrivals, tourism contribution to GDP declined by 0.6%. With a total of 2,732.90 million Rufiyaa, the tourism contribution to GDP stood at 26.5% at the end of 2009.
Year
Government Revenue
Tourism Revenue
% Share of Tourism Revenue
Tourism Tax
% Share of Tourism Tax to Tourism Revenue
2005
3,788.30
911.80
24.1
346.50
37.8
2006
5,286.70
1,776.90
33.6
495.70
27.9
2007
6,669.40
2,525.10
37.9
544.30
21.7
2008
7,054.40
1,969.70
27.9
566.60
28.8
2009
5,957.80
1,429.80
24.0
531.40
37.2
Source: Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture
Tourism revenue increased steadily from 2005 to 2007. In 2008 and in 2009 the tourism revenue registered huge declines of 22% and 27% respectively. Out of the 1,429.8 million rufiyaa the Government received in 2009 as tourism revenue, 531.4 million Rufiyaa came directly from tourism tax.
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ECONOMIC INDICATORS
Tourism Revenue and Tax, 2005 - 2009 (in Million Rufiyaa )
Table: 15
Tourism Yearbook 2010
ECONOMIC INDICATORS
Tourism Yearbook 2010
Government Expenditure on Tourism, 2005 - 2009 (in Million Rufiyaa )
Table: 16 Year
Government Expenditure
Tourism Expenditure
% Share of Tourism Expenditure
2005
5,775.40
57.40
1.0
2006
7,066.20
100.80
1.4
2007
9,036.30
111.80
1.2
2008
10,801.76
170.80
1.6
2009
10,950.30
152.40
1.4
Source: Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture
In 2009, tourism expenditure of the Maldives was Maldivian Rufiyaa 152.40 million, which was 1.4% of the total Government expenditure that year. As seen from Table 16, a very small amount of Government expenditure is spent on tourism. While in 2005, the percentage share of tourism expenditure on the Government expenditure was 1%, by end 2009 it was 1.4%. During the last five years, the maximum amount spent from the Government expenditure on tourism was Maldivian Rufiyya 170.80 million in 2008.
Tourism Receipts, 2005 - 2009 (in Million US Dollars )
Table: 17 Year
Tourism Receipts 1_/
Growth Rate (%)
Exports, FOB
Imports, CIF
2005
286.6
-39.1
103.8
742.0
2006
512.4
78.8
135.1
922.9
2007
602.4
17.5
107.8
1,092.0
2008
663.6
2_/
10.2
125.9
1,382.1
2009
608.3
3_/
-8.3
76.4
962.5
Note: 1_/ based on estimates of tourism expenditure in the Maldives 2_/ revised 3_/ estimates as at end Feb 2010 Source: Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture
The tourism receipts mainly refers to expenditure made by tourists in the country, hence calculated in United States Dollars. Tourism receipts has been increasing steadily over the years. In 2005, Maldives received US $ 286.6 million as tourism receipts. In 2009 tourism receipts registered a decline of -8.3% with a total of US $ 608.3 million, reflecting the decline in tourist arrivals that year.
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ADDITIONAL TABLES
Table: 18 Atoll & Island Name
Airport Distance (Km)
1Adaaran Prestige Vaadhu
K. Vaadhu
8.0
2Adhaaran Club Rannaalhi
K. Rannalhi
34.0
3Adhaaran Select Hudhuranfushi
K. Lhohifushi
4Adhaaran Select Meedhupparu
Year of Initial Initial Bed 2005 Operation Capacity
2006
2007
2008
2009 100
1978
18
66
66
66
66
1978
34
232
232
232
256 * 256
22.5
1979
40
274
274
354
354
354
R. Meedhupparu
130.3
2000
430
466
470
470
470
470
5Alila Villas Hadahaa
G.A Hadahaa
405.0
2009
100
-
-
-
-
100
6Alimatha Aquatic Resort
V. Alimatha
48.0
1975
20
260
260
260
260
260
7Anantara Resort & Spa Maldives
K. Dhigufinolhu
40.0
1980
24
200
220
220
220
220
8Angaaga Island Resort and Spa
A.Dh. Angaga
85.0
1989
100
140
140
140
140
140
9Angsana Resort & Spa Maldives, Ihuru
K. Ihuru
17.0
1978
20
90
90
90
90
90
10 Angsana Resort and Spa Maldives - Velavaru
Dh. Velavaru
125.0
1998
50
168
168
168
168
236
11Asdhu Sun Island
K. Asdhu
32.0
1981
36
60
60
60
60
60
12Athurugau Island Resort
A.Dh. Athurugau
90.0
1990
79
98
98
98
98
98
13Bandos Island Resort and Spa
K. Bandos
8.0
1972
220
450
450
450
450
450
14Banyan Tree Maldives Vabbinfaru
K. Vabbinfaru
12.0
1977
24
96
96
96
96
96
15Baros Holiday Resort
K. Baros
16.0
1973
56
150
150
150
150
150
16Bathala Island Resort
A.A. Bathala
48.3
1983
20
90
90
90
90
90
337.0
2007
100
-
-
100
142
142
K. Biyaadhoo
18.0
1982
192
192
192
192
192
192
A.Dh. Machchafushi
95.0
1992
96
128
128
128
128
128
20Chaaya Island Dhonveli
K. Kanuoiy Huraa
13.0
1981
20
128
176
292
292
296
21Chaaya Lagoon Hakuraa Huraa
M. Hakuraa Huraa
128.7
1999
72
160
160
160
160
160
22Cinnamon Island Alidhoo
H.A. Alidhoo
300.0
2007
66
-
-
200
200
200
23Club Faru, Farukolhufushi
K. Farukolhufushi
2.0
1973
112
304
304
304
304
304
24Coco Palm Boduhithi
K. Boduhithi
29.0
1979
50
206
206
206
206
206
25Coco Palm Dhunikolhu
B. Dhunikolhu
124.0
1998
192
200
200
200
200
200
26Coco Palm Kudahithi
K. Kudahithi
27.4
1984
12
14
14
14
14
14
27Cocoa Island
K. Makunufushi
30.0
1981
12
70
70
70
70
70
28Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
A.Dh. Rangalifinolhu
96.6
1992
80
304
304
304
304
304
29Constance Halaveli Resort
A.A. Halaveli
36.0
1982
30
112
112
112
112
172
30Deva Maldives
A.Dh. Dhidhdhufinolhu
104.0
1988
180
282
282
282
394 * 394
31Dhiggiri Tourist Resort
V. Dhiggiri
32.0
1982
50
90
90
90
90
90
32Dream Island Maldives
K. Villivaru
29.0
1981
120
120
120
120
120
120
33Ellaidhu Tourist Resort
A.A. Ellaidhoo
54.0
1985
32
156
156
176
224
224
34Emboodhu Village
K. Emboodhu
8.0
1979
44
236
236
236
236
236
35Eriyadhu Island Resort
K. Eriyadhu
40.0
1982
40
114
114
114
114
114
17
Beach House Maldives, The Waldorf Astoria H.A Manafaru Collection
18Biyaadhu Island Resort 19
Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives
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*
ADDITIONAL TABLES
Name of the Resort
Bed Capacity of Tourist Resorts, 2005 - 2009
Tourism Yearbook 2010
ADDITIONAL TABLES
Tourism Yearbook 2010
Table: 18 Cont... Name of the Resort
Atoll & Island Name
Airport Distance (Km)
Year of Initial Bed Initial Capacity Operation
36Fihalhohi Island Resort
K. Fihaalhohi
28.0
1981
37Filitheyo Island Resort
F. Filitheyo
120.7
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
90
300
300
300
300
300
1999
250
250
250
250
250
250
38
Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa
K. Kuda Huraa
12.9
1977
32
212
212
212
212
212
39
Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru
B. Landaa Giraavaru
120.0
2006
206
-
206
206
206
206
40Full Moon Beach Resort
K. Furanafushi
5.6
1973
112
312
312
312
312
312
41Fun Island Resort
K. Bodufinolhu
38.0
1980
44
200
200
200
200
200
42Gangehi Island Resort
A.A. Gangehi
77.2
1987
50
50
50
50
72
72
43Gasfinolhu Island Resort
K. Gasfinolhu
23.0
1980
18
80
80
80
80
80
44Giraavaru Tourist Resort
K. Giraavaru
11.3
1980
40
132
132
132
132
132
45Handhufushi
S. Herethere
480.0
2007
106
-
-
546
546
546
46Helengeli Island Resort
K. Helengeli
46.7
1979
20
100
100
100
100
100
47Hilton Maldives - Irufushi Resort & Spa
N. Medhafushi
238.0
2008
200
-
-
-
300
390
48Holiday Island
A.Dh. Dhiffushi
93.0
1994
284
284
284
284
284
284
49Huvafenfushi
K. Nakatchafushi
25.7
1979
80
102
102
102
102
102
50Huvandhumaafushi
G.A Funamauddua
400.0
2009
100
-
-
-
-
100
250.0
2005
50
50
90
90
90
90
51
Island Hideaway at Dhonakulhi Maldives, H.A. Dhonakulhi Spa Resort & Marina
52Island of Bolifushi
K. Bolifushi
12.0
1982
64
110
110
110
110
110
53Kandooma Tourist Resort
K. Kandoomafushi
27.4
1985
98
204
204
204
322
322
54Kanifinolhu Tourist Resort
K. Kanifinolhu
19.3
1978
18
378
444
444
444
444
55Kihaadhufaru Tourist Resort
B. Kihaadhuffaru
104.6
1999
200
200
200
200
200
200
56Komandoo Maldive Island Resort
Lh. Komandoo
128.7
1998
90
120
120
120
120
120
57Kudarah Island Resort
A.Dh. Kudarah
88.5
1991
50
60
60
60
60
60
58Kuramathi Tourist Resort
A.A. Kuramathi
56.3
1977
48
580
580
580
580
580
59Kuredhdhu Island Resort
Lh. Kuredhdhu
128.7
1978
18
660
660
740
746
768
60Kurumba Maldives
K. Vihamanaafushi
3.2
1972
60
362
362
362
362
362
61Lily Beach Resort
A.Dh. Huvahendhoo
85.0
1994
168
170
170
170
170
250
62Maayafushi Tourist Resort
A.A. Maayafushi
63.0
1983
48
150
150
150
150
150
63Madoogali Resort
A.A. Madoogali
77.2
1989
70
112
112
112
112
112
64Makunudhoo Island
K. Makunudhu
38.6
1983
58
74
74
74
74
74
65Medhufushi Island Resort
M. Medhufushi
128.7
2000
240
240
240
240
240
240
66Meeru Island Resort
K. Meerufenfushi
37.0
1978
128
518
518
570
570
570
67Mirihi Island Resort
A.Dh. Mirihi
112.6
1989
36
72
72
72
72
72
68Moofushi Island Resort
A.Dh. Moofushi
80.0
1990
84
124
124
124
124
124
69Nika Island Resort
A.A. Kudafolhudhu
69.2
1983
30
76
76
76
76
76
70Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resort
K. Olhuveli
51.5
1979
36
268
268
268
268
268
71One & Only Kanuhura, Maldives
Lh. Kanuhuraa
125.5
1999
200
200
200
200
200
200
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Table: 18 Cont... Name of the Resort
Atoll & Island Name
Airport Distance (Km)
Year of Initial Bed Initial Capacity Operation
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
72One & Only Reethi Rah, Maldives K. Medhufinolhu
64.4
1979
24
264
264
264
264
268
73Palm Beach Island
Lh. Madhiriguraidhoo
128.7
1999
200
200
216
216
228
248
74Palm Tree Island
K. Veligandu Huraa
27.0
1986
32
112
112
138
138
138
75Paradise Island Resort & Spa
K. Lankanfinolhu
9.6
1979
24
520
520
520
568
76Ranveli Village
A.Dh. Villingilivaru
77.0
1991
112
112
112
112
112
112
77Reethi Beach Resort
B. Fonimagoodhoo
104.6
1998
200
200
200
200
200
200
78Rihiveli Beach Resort
K. Mahaanaelhi Huraa
40.2
1980
40
100
100
100
100
100
79Royal Island
B. Horubadhoo
110.0
2001
304
304
304
304
304
304
80Shangri - La Villingili Resort & Spa S. Villingili
478.0
2009
284
-
-
-
-
284
81Soneva Fushi By Six Senses
B. Kunfunadhoo
104.6
1983
50
130
130
130
130
130
82Soneva Gili By Six Senses
K. Lankanfushi
9.7
1980
12
94
94
94
94
94
83Summer Island Village
K. Ziyaaraifushi
35.0
1983
58
216
216
216
216
216
84Sun Island Resort & Spa
A.Dh. Nalaguraidhoo
99.8
1998
700
852
852
852
852
852
85Taj Exortica Resort & Spa Maldives K. Embudhu Finolhu
12.9
1983
20
128
128
128
128
128
86Thulhaagiri Island Resort
K. Thulhaagiri
11.0
1980
44
138
138
138
138
172
87Thundufushi Island Resort
A.Dh. Thundufushi
80.5
1990
74
94
94
94
94
94
88Twin Island Resort
A.Dh. Maafushivaru
54.7
1991
60
94
94
98
98
98
89Vakarufalhi Island Resort
A.Dh. Vakarufalhi
90.0
1994
100
100
100
100
100
90Velassaru Maldives
K. Velassaru
11.3
1974
90
258
258
258
258
258
91Velidhoo Island Resort
A.A. Velidhoo
80.5
1989
22
200
200
200
200
200
92Veligandu Island
A.A. Veligandu
51.0
1984
34
146
146
148
148
148
93Vilamendhoo Island Resort
A.Dh. Vilamendhoo
48.3
1994
200
282
282
282
282
282
94Villu Reef Beach & Spa Resort
Dh. Meedhuffushi
128.7
1998
136
156
156
156
156
200
K. Hembadhoo
32.2
1982
68
132
132
132
132
132
A.A. Fesdhu
72.4
1982
90
110
164
164
164
164
180.0
2008
100
-
-
-
100
100
19,860
20,804
95
Vivanta by Taj - Coral Reef, Maldives
96W. Retreat & Spa Maldives
97Zitahli Resort & Spa, Kudafunafaru N. Kudafunafaru Total
17,348 17,802 19,028
*
*
568
100
ADDITIONAL TABLES
Source: Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture
35
Tourism Yearbook 2010
ADDITIONAL TABLES
Tourism Yearbook 2010
New Islands Leased for Resort/Hotel Development & their Estimated Opening Dates
Table: 19
No. of Resorts
Bed Capacity
19
3,376
7
1,056
Existing
3
456
Upcoming
4
600
Island
Lease Holder
MATHI UTHURU PROVINCE (Upper North Province) HAA ALIF ATOLL
Estimated Opening Date
1Berinmadhoo
Mr. Ahmed Ibrahim Didi, Ma.Niyaz Villa
200
December 2011
2Kelaa
Ahmed Shafeeq, Ma.Nivico
200
December 2013
3Naridhoo
Mr. Ali Zahir, H.Iruvelige
100
NA
4Uligamu (CITY HOTEL)
Maldives Tourism Development Crporation PLC
100
December 2011
HAA DHAAL ATOLL
6
1,250
Existing
0
0
Upcoming
6
1,250
5Hanimaadhoo
Ms. Fathimath Thasleema, M.Maafannu Villa
200
April 2011
6Hondaafushi
Mr. Abdulla Ali, H.Girithereyge
200
June 2013
7Kudamuraidhoo
JH Resorts
250
June 2013
8Naagoashi
Maldives Tourism Development Crporation PLC
600
January 2012
9Nolhivaranfaru
Ms. Aishath Shaugee, Ma.Light Corner
200
NA
Trinus - CAE Holdings Pvt. Ltd.
50
NA
10Dhipparufushi (Transport Network) SHAVIYANI ATOLL
6
1,070
Existing
0
0
Upcoming
6
1,070
11Dholhiyadhoo
Mr. Mohamed Latheef, H.Baraboamaage
200
June 2011
12Farukolhu North
Airport Investments Maldives Pvt. Ltd.
200
NA
13Farukolhu South
Airport Investments Maldives Pvt. Ltd.
200
NA
14Gaakoshibi
Mr. Hussain Waheed, Huvandhumaage, Sh.Foakaidhoo
200
July 2011
15Kabaalifaru
Mr. Ali Shareef, M.Anaa Villa
200
April 2012
16Vagaru
Vagaru Holdings Pvt. Ltd.
70
November 2011
UTHURU PROVINCE (North Province) NOON ATOLL Existing Upcoming
30
6,072
8
1,522
2
542
6
980
17Huvadhumaavattaru
Noonu Hotels and Resorts Development Pvt. Ltd
200
NA
18Maafaru
Noonu Hotels and Resorts Development Pvt. Ltd
200
NA
19Maavelaavaru
Athama Investments Pvt. Ltd.
100
July 2011
20Ekulhivaru
Maldives Tourism Develoment Corporation PLC
180
July 2013
21Randheli
I & T Management Pvt. Ltd
100
December 2011
22Fushivelavaru (Housing Project)
Mr. Rolf E.M. Berthold
200
NA
36
Table: 19 Cont... No. of Resorts
Lease Holder
Bed Estimated Capacity Opening Date
RAA ATOLL
6
970
Existing
1
470
5
440
Upcoming 23Ufulandhoo
Airport Investments Maldives Pvt. Ltd
200
NA
24Eiythigili
Amin Construction Pvt. Ltd
200
June 2013
25Lundhufushi
Silver Tides Pvt. Ltd.
40
NA
26Maanenfushi
Ms. Nasra Abdul Sattar, M.Maavina
150
NA
27Kudakurathu (Transport Network)
Dheebaja Investment Pvt. Ltd.
50
NA
BAA ATOLL
10
2,004
Existing
6
1,240
Upcoming
4
764
34Finolhas
Coastline Hotels and Resorts Pvt. Ltd.
200
June 2013
35Kihavah Huravalhi
Maldives Tourism Development Corporation
164
November 2010
36Mudhdhoo
Coastline Hotels and Resorts Pvt. Ltd.
200
June 2011
37Vakkaru
Fizy Holdings Pvt. Ltd.
200
July 2013
LHAVIYANI ATOLL
6
1,636
Existing
4
1,336
Upcoming
2
300
38Hudhufushi
Mr. Abdul Rauf, M.Snow Rose
39Kanifushi
Mr. Mohamed Nasheedh, H.Fodhdhooge
Male’ (Capital)
400
NA
300
November 2011
16
1,474
Existing
14
1,212
Upcoming
2
262
40Nasandhura Palace Hotel
Galaxy Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.
62
2011
41Male’ Hotel / Dharubaaruge
Male Investments Pvt. Ltd.
200
2013
MEDHU UTHURU PROVINCE (North Central Province)
78
15,688
44
9,246
Existing
43
9,046
Upcoming
1
200
KAAFU ATOLL
43Kaashidhuffaru
Mr. Ahmed Shafeeq, Ma.Nivico
ALIF ALIF ATOLL
200 12
2,000
Existing
12
2,000
Upcoming
0
0
Alif Dhaal Atoll
16
3,442
Existing
16
3,442
Upcoming
0
0
37
July 2013
ADDITIONAL TABLES
Island
Tourism Yearbook 2010
ADDITIONAL TABLES
Tourism Yearbook 2010
Table: 19 Cont...
Island
No. of Bed Estimated Resorts Capacity Opening Date
Lease Holder
VAAV ATOLL
3
400
Existing
2
350
Upcoming
1
50
47Fottheyo (Transport Network)
50
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company Ltd. (MTCC)
MEDHU PROVINCE (Central Province)
10
1,816
3
460
Existing
2
400
Upcoming
1
60
FAAF ATOLL
1
250
Existing
1
250
Upcoming
0
0
DHAAL ATOLL
MEEM ATOLL
48Dhekunuboduveli / Kudausffushi / Gasveli Mr. Mohamed Manik, M.Villa Dhashuge
60
6
1,106
Existing
2
436
Upcoming
4
670
NA
November 2012
51Emboodhoofushi / Olhuveli
Maldives Tourism Development Corporation
220
April 2012
52Kudahuvadhoo
Airport Investments Maldives Pvt. Ltd.
200
NA
53Maafushi
Airport Investments Maldives Pvt. Ltd.
200
NA
54Vohmuli (Transport Network)
Vermillion International Pvt. Ltd.
50
NA
MEDHU DHEKUNU PROVINCE (South Central Province) THAA ATOLL
9
1,430
5
980
Existing
0
0
Upcoming
5
980
55Elaa
Mr. Abbas Mohamed, M.Merry Rose
280
October 2013
56Male’fushi
Malefushi Investment Company Pvt. Ltd.
100
July 2011
57Olhugiri
Airport Investments Maldives Pvt. Ltd.
200
NA
58Thimarafushi
Airport Investments Maldives Pvt. Ltd.
200
NA
59Kalhufahalafushi
Mr. Shabeer Ahmed, H.Millennia
200
NA
LAAM ATOLL
4
450
Existing
0
0
Upcoming
4
450
60Gan, Bodufinolhu & Gasgandufinolhu
Premier Equity Pvt. Ltd.
150
61Kadhdhoo
Mr. Ali Ibrahim, Finivaage, ADh. Fenfushi
200
NA
62Olhuveli
Olhuveli Laamu Holdings Pvt. Ltd.
200
August 2010
63Vadinolhu (Transport Network)
Ali Moosa (Maldives Dhoni Services)
50
NA
38
December 2012
Table: 19 Cont...
Lease Holder
MATHI DHEKUNU PROVINCE (Upper South Province) GAAF ALIF ATOLL
No. of Resorts
Bed Capacity
20
2,626
11
1,372
Existing
2
250
Upcoming
9
1,122
Estimated Opening Date
65Dhigurah
Ahmed Shiyam, H.Vaaly Villa
200
January 2012
67Falhumaafushi
Bonsworth Development Pvt. Ltd.
200
June 2012
68Kondeymathee Laabadhoo
Maldives Tourism Development Corporation PLC
100
July 2013
69Mahadhdhoo
Mahadhdhoo Investments Pvt. Ltd.
100
April 201
70Meradhoo
Xanadu Holdings Pvt. Ltd.
44
November 2011
71Munandhuvaa
Clear Sands Pvt. Ltd.
48
NA
74Vodamulaa
Maldives Tourism Development Corporation PLC
180
July 2013
75Maanagala (Transport Network)
Trinus - CAE Holdings Pvt. Ltd
50
NA
GAAF DHAAL ATOLL Existing Upcoming
9
1,254
0
0
9
1,254
76Gazeera
Gazeera Pvt. Ltd.
44
NA
77Kaadedhdhoo
Dream Ocean Holidays Pvt. Ltd.
200
January 2012
78Kaishidhoo
Kaishidhoo Resorts Pvt. Ltd.
60
NA
79Konotta
Crystal Lagoon Resorts Pvt. Ltd.
100
February 2011
80Lonudhuahutta
One and Half Degree Maldives Pvt. Ltd.
100
November 2012
81Maavedhdhoo
Airport Investments Maldives Pvt. Ltd.
200
NA
82Maguddhuva
Maldives Tourism Development Corporation PLC
200
March 2011
83Odegella
Airport Investments Maldives Pvt. Ltd.
200
NA
84Vatavarreha
Yacht Tours Pvt. Ltd.
150
December 2011
DHEKUNU PROVINCE (South Province) GNAVIYANI ATOLL
6
1,336
1
200
Existing
0
0
Upcoming
1
200
85Fuahmulah
One and Half Degree Maldives Pvt. Ltd.
SEENU ATOLL
200
NA
5
1,136
Existing
3
986
Upcoming
2
150
87Hankede (City Hotel)
Thoodu Pvt. Ltd
100
July 2013
88Dhoogas / Gan (Transport Network)
MVK Maldives Pvt. Ltd.
50
NA
GRAND TOTAL
185
33,218
Existing
113
22,416
Upcoming
72
10,802
Source: Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture
Data as of October 2010
39
ADDITIONAL TABLES
Island
Tourism Yearbook 2010
ADDITIONAL TABLES
Tourism Yearbook 2010
Table: 20
Graduates from Faculty of Hospitality & Tourism Industry, 2005 - 2009 Full Time Courses
Other Courses
Male
Female
Total
Male
Female
Total
Grand Total
2005
90
28
118
104
110
214
332
2006
70
25
95
151
26
177
272
2007
63
16
79
104
71
175
254
2008
75
49
124
64
13
77
201
2009
48
15
63
95
54
149
212
Total
160
53
479
255
136
792
1,271
Year
Source: Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture
Inbound & Outbound Travel, 2005-2009 (Locals Only)
Table: 21 Year
Arrivals
% change
Departure
% change
2005
72,831
9.5
76,977
26.3
2006
82,243
12.9
74,348
-3.4
2007
100,575
22.3
101,842
37.0
2008
121,287
20.6
123,008
20.8
2009
120,328
-0.8
121,464
-1.3
Source: Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture
Seasonal Variation of Tourist Arrivals, 2005-2009 (Seasonal Indices)
Table: 22 Year
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Seasonality Ratio
2005
57
89
108
90
77
69
91
116
102
123
135
142
1.4
2006
116
109
109
112
82
66
85
100
89
109
107
117
1.2
2007
115
116
114
112
83
68
91
94
86
104
101
116
1.2
2008
114
119
126
110
86
71
84
91
89
99
102
110
1.3
2009
108
103
109
100
76
64
78
92
89
110
109
115
1.2
Source: Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture
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By Nationality Europe
Tourist Arrivals & Market Share by Major Markets, 2005 - 2009 2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
306,856
(77.6)
457,535
(76.0)
495,371
(73.3)
497,565
(72.8)
462,192
(70.5)
Austria
9,358
(2.4)
14,100
(2.3)
13,673
(2.0)
13,462
(2.0)
13,274
(2.0)
Belgium
1,595
(0.4)
3,990
(0.7)
3,552
(0.5)
3,368
(0.5)
3,437
(0.5)
Czech Republic
1,433
(0.4)
2,295
(0.4)
2,766
(0.4)
3,811
(0.6)
3,851
(0.6)
Denmark
1,095
(0.3)
1,499
(0.2)
1,819
(0.3)
1,834
(0.3)
1,722
(0.3)
357
(0.1)
518
(0.1)
789
(0.1)
865
(0.1)
1,088
(0.2) (7.7)
Finland France
21,640
(5.5)
43,627
(7.2)
45,301
(6.7)
48,100
(7.0)
50,373
Germany
55,782
(14.1)
70,830
(11.8)
72,269
(10.7)
69,240
(10.1)
69,085
(10.5)
Greece
1,703
(0.4)
3,584
(0.6)
4,850
(0.7)
4,926
(0.7)
5,406
(0.8)
Hungary
1,124
(0.3)
2,661
(0.4)
2,568
(0.4)
2,052
(0.3)
1,848
(0.3)
Ireland
1,452
(0.4)
2,648
(0.4)
3,148
(0.5)
2,884
(0.4)
2,420
(0.4)
567
(0.1)
846
(0.1)
1,308
(0.2)
1,588
(0.2)
1,380
(0.2)
70,115
(17.7)
118,929
(19.8)
117,246
(17.3)
103,824
(15.2)
89,292
(13.6)
Netherlands
4,151
(1.1)
8,050
(1.3)
6,479
(1.0)
5,595
(0.8)
5,355
(0.8)
Norway
1,141
(0.3)
1,613
(0.3)
1,808
(0.3)
2,596
(0.4)
2,120
(0.3)
Poland
1,019
(0.3)
1,844
(0.3)
2,659
(0.4)
3,325
(0.5)
3,357
(0.5)
Portugal
2,238
(0.6)
3,655
(0.6)
4,188
(0.6)
4,150
(0.6)
4,822
(0.7)
14,582
(3.7)
21,955
(3.6)
31,845
(4.7)
48,978
(7.2)
40,014
(6.1)
(0.2)
1,469
(0.2)
1,916
(0.3)
1,970
(0.3)
(0.1)
1,204
(0.2)
1,372
(0.2)
1,324
(0.2)
(1.3)
8,217
(1.2)
7,279
(1.1)
(0.3)
3,542
(0.5)
3,165
(0.5) (4.1)
Israel Italy
Russia Slovakia
501
(0.1)
944
Slovenia
569
(0.1)
796
(1.1)
8,798
(0.3)
2,149
Spain
3,510
(0.9)
6,678
Sweden
1,318
(0.3)
1,800
Switzerland Turkey Ukraine United Kingdom Other Europe Asia Bangladesh
19,321
(4.9)
26,251
(4.4)
26,183
(3.9)
26,983
(4.0)
26,783
869
(0.2)
2,044
(0.3)
2,442
(0.4)
3,235
(0.5)
2,758
(0.4)
1,060
(0.3)
2,427
(0.4)
3,545
(0.5)
5,399
(0.8)
4,643
(0.7)
87,264
(22.1)
107,995
(17.9)
125,158
(18.5)
116,821
(17.1)
105,950
(16.2)
3,092
(0.8)
5,956
(1.0)
8,155
(1.2)
9,482
(1.4)
9,476
(1.4)
69,498
(17.6)
117,055
(19.4)
144,363
(21.4)
145,494
(21.3)
155,538
(23.7)
643
(0.2)
1,050
(0.2)
1,284
(0.2)
455
(0.1)
388
(0.1) (9.2)
China
11,609
(2.9)
26,396
(4.4)
35,976
(5.3)
41,511
(6.1)
60,666
India
10,260
(2.6)
12,071
(2.0)
17,327
(2.6)
16,663
(2.4)
15,850
(2.4)
520
(0.1)
625
(0.1)
943
(0.1)
581
(0.1)
677
(0.1)
(6.6)
41,121
(6.1)
38,193
(5.6)
36,641
(5.6)
(2.7)
20,976
(3.1)
20,934
(3.1)
16,135
(2.5)
(0.4)
3,137
(0.5)
3,139
(0.5)
(0.1)
1,191
(0.2)
1,046
(0.2)
(0.1)
979
(0.1)
(0.7)
5,214
(0.8) (1.2)
Indonesia Japan
23,269
(5.9)
39,528
Korea
6,543
(1.7)
16,157
Malaysia
2,366
(0.6)
2,915
(0.5)
2,999
Pakistan
940
(0.2)
1,119
(0.2)
1,013
Philippines
565
(0.1)
666
(0.1)
982
(0.1)
871
Singapore
3,258
(0.8)
4,255
(0.7)
4,456
(0.7)
4,956
Sri Lanka
7,165
(1.8)
7,954
(1.3)
9,654
(1.4)
9,752
(1.4)
7,833
685
(0.2)
1,281
(0.2)
2,018
(0.3)
2,233
(0.3)
1,975
(0.3)
1,114
(0.3)
2,251
(0.4)
3,663
(0.5)
3,952
(0.6)
3,813
(0.6)
561
(0.1)
787
(0.1)
1,951
(0.3)
1,065
(0.2)
1,182
(0.2)
3,460
(0.9)
4,169
(0.7)
4,846
(0.7)
5,694
(0.8)
5,034
(0.8)
South Africa
2,392
(0.6)
2,973
(0.5)
3,293
(0.5)
3,732
(0.5)
2,975
(0.5)
Other Africa
1,068
(0.3)
1,196
(0.2)
1,553
(0.2)
1,962
(0.3)
2,059
(0.3)
Taiwan Thailand Other Asia Africa
41
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Table: 23
Tourism Yearbook 2010
ADDITIONAL TABLES
Tourism Yearbook 2010
Table: 23 Cont... By Nationality
2005
Americas
7,244
2006 (1.8)
10,813
429
Canada
1,426
U.S.A
Brazil
Other Americas Oceania Australia
(1.8)
14,198
(0.1)
564
(0.4)
2,196
4,833 556
2008 (2.1)
14,480
(0.1)
708
(0.4)
2,851
(1.2)
7,150
(0.1)
903
5,858 5,087
15,159
(2.3)
(0.1)
1,327
(0.2)
1,304
(0.2)
(0.4)
2,966
(0.4)
3,043
(0.5)
(1.2)
9,348
(1.4)
8,853
(1.3)
9,438
(1.4)
(0.2)
1,291
(0.2)
1,334
(0.2)
1,374
(0.2)
(1.5)
7,979
(1.3)
10,661
(1.6)
10,574
(1.5)
8,404
(1.3)
(1.3)
6,892
(1.1)
9,406
(1.4)
9,368
(1.4)
7,392
(1.1)
(0.2)
1,142
(0.2)
1,184
(0.2)
991
(0.2)
(0.0)
113
(0.0)
22
(0.0)
21
(0.0) (1.5)
697
(0.2)
1,006
Other Oceania
74
(0.0)
81
(0.6)
4,372
(0.7)
6,450
(1.0)
9,205
(1.3)
9,525
Kuwait
290
(0.1)
668
(0.1)
1,004
(0.1)
1,340
(0.2)
1,181
(0.2)
Lebanon
238
(0.1)
402
(0.1)
660
(0.1)
1,139
(0.2)
984
(0.2)
Saudi Arabia
691
(0.2)
1,530
(0.3)
1,940
(0.3)
2,747
(0.4)
3,036
(0.5)
United Arab Emirates
230
(0.1)
492
(0.1)
807
(0.1)
1,394
(0.2)
1,580
(0.2)
Other Middle East
955
(0.2)
1,280
(0.2)
2,039
(0.3)
2,585
(0.4)
2,744
(0.4)
Global Total
2,404
2009 (2.1)
New Zealand Middle East
2007
395,320
601,923
675,889
683,012
655,852
Source: Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture
Table: 24
Growth Trends of Major Markets, 2005 - 2009 (in Percent)
By Nationality
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Europe
-35.5
49.1
8.3
0.4
-7.1
Austria
-28.3
50.7
-3.0
-1.5
-1.4
Belgium
-48.3
150.2
-11.0
-5.2
2.0
Czech Republic
-41.1
60.2
20.5
37.8
1.0
Denmark
-12.8
36.9
21.3
0.8
-6.1
Finland
-54.7
45.1
52.3
9.6
25.8
France
-53.1
101.6
3.8
6.2
4.7
Germany
-23.6
27.0
2.0
-4.2
-0.2
Greece
-42.3
110.5
35.3
1.6
9.7
Hungary
-68.5
136.7
-3.5
-20.1
-9.9
Ireland
-34.1
82.4
18.9
-8.4
-16.1
Israel
-24.1
49.2
54.6
21.4
-13.1
Italy
-46.5
69.6
-1.4
-11.4
-14.0
Netherlands
-37.5
93.9
-19.5
-13.6
-4.3
Norway
-14.3
41.4
12.1
43.6
-18.3
Poland
-25.4
81.0
44.2
25.0
1.0
Portugal
-38.0
63.3
14.6
-0.9
16.2
Russia
-19.3
50.6
45.0
53.8
-18.3
Slovakia
-74.1
88.4
55.6
30.4
2.8
Slovenia
-24.6
39.9
51.3
14.0
-3.5
Spain
-53.6
90.3
31.7
-6.6
-11.4
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By Nationality
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Europe
-35.5
49.1
8.3
0.4
-7.1
Sweden
-46.9
36.6
19.4
64.8
-10.6
Switzerland
-33.9
35.9
-0.3
3.1
-0.7
Turkey
-66.7
135.2
19.5
32.5
-14.7
Ukraine
-19.5
129.0
46.1
52.3
-14.0
United Kingdom
-23.4
23.8
15.9
-6.7
-9.3
Other countries
-31.8
92.6
36.9
16.3
-0.1
-38.2
68.4
23.3
0.8
6.9
Bangladesh
-3.6
63.3
22.3
-64.6
-14.7
China
-43.6
127.4
36.3
15.4
46.1
India
-6.7
17.7
43.5
-3.8
-4.9
Indonesia
-16.4
20.2
50.9
-38.4
16.5
Japan
-50.4
69.9
4.0
-7.1
-4.1
Korea
-32.4
146.9
29.8
-0.2
-22.9
Malaysia
-18.6
23.2
2.9
4.6
0.1
Pakistan
-38.5
19.0
-9.5
17.6
-12.2
Philippines
13.2
17.9
47.4
-11.3
12.4
Singapore
8.0
30.6
4.7
11.2
5.2
Sri Lanka
-14.2
11.0
21.4
1.0
-19.7
Taiwan
-62.8
87.0
57.5
10.7
-11.6
Thailand
-66.1
102.1
62.7
7.9
-3.5
Other countries
-64.0
40.3
147.9
-45.4
11.0
-35.0
20.5
16.2
17.5
-11.6
South Africa
-37.8
24.3
10.8
13.3
-20.3
Other countries
-27.8
12.0
29.8
26.3
4.9
Americas
-22.9
49.3
31.3
2.0
4.7
Brazil
-19.5
31.5
25.5
87.4
-1.7
Canada
-31.1
54.0
29.8
4.0
2.6
U.S.A
-19.4
47.9
30.7
-5.3
6.6
Other countries
-29.5
62.4
43.0
3.3
3.0
Asia
Africa
Oceania
-36.9
36.2
33.6
-0.8
-20.5
Australia
-38.1
35.5
36.5
-0.4
-21.1
New Zealand
-29.8
44.3
13.5
3.7
-16.3
Other countries
-3.9
9.5
39.5
-80.5
-4.5
Middle East
-46.8
81.9
47.5
42.7
3.5
Kuwait
-49.4
130.3
50.3
33.5
-11.9
Lebanon
-45.7
68.9
64.2
72.6
-13.6
Saudi Arabia
-63.1
121.4
26.8
41.6
10.5
United Arab Emirates
-43.3
113.9
64.0
72.7
13.3
Other countries
-22.2
34.0
59.3
26.8
6.2
-35.9
52.3
12.3
1.1
-4.0
Global Total Source: Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture
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ADDITIONAL TABLES
Tourism Yearbook 2010
Table: 25
Tourist Arrivals by Nationality (end September 2010) January - September
REGION / NATIONALITY
2009
2010
EUROPE
333,598
CENTRAL / EASTERN EUROPE
43,938 563
Belarus * Bulgaria *
% Change
% Share 2010
362,758
8.7
63.8
52,531
19.6
9.2
620
10.1
0.1
628
714
13.7
0.1
Czech Republic
2,720
3,472
27.6
0.6
Hungary
1,407
1,714
21.8
0.3
Kazakhstan *
1,309
1,093
-16.5
0.2
Poland
2,251
2,497
10.9
0.4
860
872
1.4
0.2
Russia
27,789
34,393
23.8
6.0
Slovakia
1,402
1,712
22.1
0.3
Ukraine
3,195
3,781
18.3
0.7
Romania
Other Central / Eastern Europe NORTHERN EUROPE Denmark
1,814
1,663
-8.3
0.3
84,805
92,982
9.6
16.3
1,133
1,560
37.7
0.3
Finland
696
815
17.1
0.1
Ireland
1,774
1,883
6.1
0.3
Norway
1,555
1,558
0.2
0.3
Sweden
2,067
1,959
-5.2
0.3
United Kingdom
77,562
85,167
9.8
15.0
18
40
122.2
0.0
Other Northern Europe SOUTHERN EUROPE
83,880
84,184
0.4
14.8
Greece
4,168
3,715
-10.9
0.7
Italy
68,498
68,114
-0.6
12.0
Portugal
3,883
3,611
-7.0
0.6
Slovenia
916
1,107
20.9
0.2
5,642
6,428
13.9
1.1
773
1,209
56.4
0.2
117,859
128,177
8.8
22.5
9,261
10,256
10.7
1.8
Spain Other Southern Europe WESTERN EUROPE Austria Belgium
2,348
2,851
21.4
0.5
France
34,869
37,869
8.6
6.7
Germany
48,162
53,502
11.1
9.4
Netherlands / Holland
3,929
4,128
5.1
0.7
Switzerland
18,827
19,032
1.1
3.3
Other Western Europe EAST MEDITERRANEAN EUROPE Israel Turkey Other East Mediterranean Europe
463
539
16.4
0.1
3,116
4,884
56.7
0.9
960
1,613
68.0
0.3
1,859
2,938
58.0
0.5
297
333
12.1
0.1
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Table: 25 Cont...
REGION / NATIONALITY
2009
2010
% Change
% Share 2010
ASIA & THE PACIFIC
111,383
180,674
62.2
31.8
NORTH EAST ASIA
77,284
136,636
76.8
24.0
China
38,850
90,672
133.4
15.9
Japan
26,993
27,971
3.6
4.9
Korea
10,027
15,150
51.1
2.7
Taiwan
1,398
2,802
100.4
0.5
16
41
156.3
0.0
Other North East Asia SOUTH EAST ASIA
9,581
11,744
22.6
2.1
Indonesia
476
589
23.7
0.1
Malaysia
2,109
2,628
24.6
0.5
Philippines
702
766
9.1
0.1
Singapore
3,489
3,377
-3.2
0.6
Thailand
2,594
4,128
59.1
0.7
211
256
21.3
0.0
18,222
24,121
32.4
4.2
257
356
38.5
0.1
10,603
16,050
51.4
2.8
Other South East Asia SOUTH ASIA Bangladesh India Pakistan
743
900
21.1
0.2
Sri Lanka
5,948
5,916
-0.5
1.0
671
899
34.0
0.2
OCEANIA
Other South Asia
6,296
8,173
29.8
1.4
Australia
5,570
7,315
31.3
1.3
717
830
15.8
0.1
New Zealand Other Oceania AFRICA South Africa Other Africa
9
28
211.1
0.0
3,530
3,855
9.2
0.7
2,167
2,091
-3.5
0.4
1,363
1,764
29.4
0.3
10,587
12,964
22.5
2.3
Brazil
917
1,283
39.9
0.2
Canada
2,129
2,587
21.5
0.5
U.S.A.
6,556
8,050
22.8
1.4
985
1,044
6.0
0.2
6,741
8,452
25.4
1.5
Kuwait
863
909
5.3
0.2
Lebanon
714
790
10.6
0.1
Saudi Arabia
2,158
3,171
46.9
0.6
United Arab Emirates
1,164
1,214
4.3
0.2
1,842
2,368
28.6
0.4
465,839
568,703
22.1
100.0
AMERICAS
Other Americas MIDDLE EAST
Other Middle East TOTAL TOURIST ARRIVALS Note: * new markets Source: Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture
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Major Tourism Indicators (end September 2010)
Table: 26 Year
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
TOURIST ARRIVALS
Total 2009
61,531
58,520
62,127
57,186
43,154
36,205
44,332
52,388
50,396
465,839
2010
67,478
77,063
74,975
60,742
58,324
44,050
57,232
66,315
62,524
568,703
Growth %
9.7
31.7
20.7
6.2
35.2
21.7
29.1
26.6
24.1
22.1
2009
113
169
13
0
0
0
0
0
0
295
FRONTIER ARRIVALS (by air)
SURFACE ARRIVALS (Cruise Passengers)
2010
0
534
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
534
Growth %
-100.0
216.0
-100.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
81.0
REGISTERED CAPACITY 2010 RESORTS
HOTELS
GUEST HOUSES
SAFARI VESSELS
TOTAL
Average
Nos.
97
97
97
97
97
97
97
97
97
97
Beds
20,804
20,906
20,930
21,044
21,044
21,040
21,040
21,040
21,184
21,004
Nos.
14
14
15
15
16
16
15
15
16
15
Beds
1,344
1,344
1,344
1,368
1,396
1,398
1,368
1,368
1,398
1,370
Nos.
22
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
Beds
469
487
487
487
487
487
474
487
487
484
Nos.
147
149
149
149
151
151
152
153
153
150
Beds
2,145
2,286
2,318
2,318
2,369
2,379
2,395
2,420
2,423
2,339
Nos.
280
283
284
284
287
287
287
288
289
285
Beds
24,762
25,023
25,079
25,217
25,296
25,304
25,277
25,315
25,492
OPERATIONAL CAPACITY RESORTS
Nos.
Beds
HOTELS
Nos.
Beds
GUEST HOUSES
Nos.
Beds
SAFARI VESSELS
Nos.
Beds
TOTAL
Jan-Sep
Nos.
Beds
25,196 Average
2009
82
82
82
84
85
84
85
86
85
84
2010
88
91
92
92
91
89
89
90
89
90
2009
18,412
18,416
18,498
18,724
19,140
19,042
19,428
19,528
18,982
18,908
2010
19,562
20,312
20,486
20,550
20,322
19,974
19,974
20,174
20,190
20,172
2009
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
14
13
2010
13
13
15
15
15
15
15
15
14
14
2009
1,110
1,110
1,110
1,110
1,110
1,110
1,110
1,110
1,188
987
2010
1,344
1,344
1,368
1,368
1,368
1,368
1,368
1,368
1,291
1,354
2009
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2010
18
15
18
21
22
19
20
21
19
19
2009
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2010
399
297
423
464
474
424
452
464
420
424
2009
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2010
39
80
99
101
110
103
100
97
106
93
2009
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2010
618
1,122
1,410
1,426
2,376
1,593
1,539
1,475
1,547
1,456
2009
95
95
95
97
98
97
98
99
99
97
2010
158
199
224
229
238
226
224
223
228
217
2009
19,522
19,526
19,608
19,834
20,250
20,152
20,538
20,638
20,170
20,026
2010
21,923
23,075
23,687
23,808
24,540
23,359
23,333
23,481
23,448
23,406
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Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
BED NIGHTS RESORTS
HOTELS
GUEST HOUSES
SAFARI VESSELS
TOTAL
Total 2009
507,912
456,697
482,441
434,297
361,343
278,868
351,956
412,221
370,478
3,656,213
2010
525,782
543,538
544,373
472,199
419,229
309,262
406,147
473,508
421,853
4,115,891
Growth %
3.5
19.0
12.8
8.7
16.0
10.9
15.4
14.9
13.9
12.6
2009
15,428
12,854
13,628
13,091
9,875
8,058
9,211
9,904
9,164
101,213
2010
15,313
17,339
15,409
15,435
14,489
11,837
14,242
14,494
14,073
132,631
Growth %
-0.7
34.9
13.1
17.9
46.7
46.9
54.6
46.3
53.6
31.0
2009
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2010
1,855
1,945
2,460
2,360
2,376
1,982
2,337
2,246
2,046
19,607
2009
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2010
6,349
10,818
18,229
11,596
7,366
3,878
4,737
6,686
6,014
75,673
2009
523,340
469,551
496,069
447,388
371,218
286,926
361,167
422,125
379,642
3,757,426
2010
549,299
573,640
580,471
501,590
443,460
326,959
427,463
496,934
443,986
4,343,802
Growth %
5.0
22.2
17.0
12.1
19.5
14.0
18.4
17.7
16.9
OCCUPANCY RATE (%) RESORTS
HOTELS
GUEST HOUSES
SAFARI VESSELS
TOTAL
AVG. DURATION OF STAY (Days)
Jan-Sep
15.6 Average
2009
89.0
88.6
84.1
77.3
60.9
48.8
58.4
68.1
65.1
71.1
2010
86.7
95.6
85.7
76.6
66.5
51.6
65.6
75.7
69.6
74.9
Change
-2.3
7.0
1.6
-0.7
5.6
2.8
7.2
7.6
4.6
3.7
2009
44.8
41.4
39.6
39.3
28.7
24.2
26.8
28.8
25.7
33.3
2010
36.8
46.1
36.3
37.6
34.2
28.8
33.6
34.2
36.3
36.0
Change
-8.1
4.7
-3.3
-1.7
5.5
4.6
6.8
5.4
10.6
2.7
2009
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2010
15.0
23.4
18.8
75.4
69.7
62.1
75.4
74.7
62.3
53.0
2009
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2010
33.1
31.1
41.7
26.2
10.0
7.9
9.9
14.6
12.5
20.8
2009
86.5
85.9
81.6
75.2
59.1
47.5
56.7
66.0
62.7
69.0
2010
80.8
88.8
79.1
70.2
58.3
46.7
59.1
68.3
63.1
68.3
Change
-5.7
2.9
-2.6
-5.0
-0.8
-0.8
2.4
2.3
0.4
-0.8
2009
8.5
8.0
8.0
7.8
8.6
7.9
8.1
8.1
7.5
8.1
2010
8.1
7.4
7.7
8.3
7.6
7.4
7.5
7.5
7.1
7.6
Change
-0.4
-0.6
-0.2
0.4
-1.0
-0.5
-0.7
-0.6
-0.4
-0.4
ADDITIONAL TABLES
Source: Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture
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TOURISM HIGHLIGHTS 2009
Minister of Tourism Attends a Series of UNWTO Meetings The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Dr. Ahmed Ali Sawad participated as the head of delegation from Maldives in the 21st Joint Meeting of the United Nation’s World Tourism Organization, UNWTO’s Commission for South Asia and the UNWTO Commission for East Asia and the Pacific; 52nd Meeting of the UNWTO Commission for South Asia; 48th Meeting of the UNWTO Commission for East Asia and the Pacific; and UNWTO Conference on Increasing Tourist Flow between Asia and the Middle East. The meetings were held from 2-5 March 2009 in Tehran, Iran. Mr. Ismail Yasir, Assistant Director General of Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture and Mr. Maleeh Jamal, Marketing Executive of the Maldives Tourism Promotion Board participated in this meeting.
The UNWTO’s 5th Tourism Statistics Conference The United Nation’s World Tourism Organization, UNWTO conducted its 5th conference on tourism statistics, “Tourism: An Engine for Employment Creation”, in Bali, Indonesia. The conference was held from 30th March to 2nd April 2009. Main objective of the conference was to discuss the “way forward”, as the 2008 International Recommendations for Tourism Statistics have been approved by the United Nations (39th session of the Statistical Commission, February 2008). Another significant objective of the Bali Conference 2009 was to address the issue of the measurement and quality of employment in the tourism industries. Delegates from 95 countries participated in this conference. The Maldives delegation was headed by Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. Ahmed Solih. He was also one of the keynote speakers of the conference.
A job classification process was carried out in 2009. The process included classifying all the jobs in the tourism industry to managerial, supervisory and functional levels. 246 job in nine departments of currently existing resorts have been classified into these three categories under this process. The remaining unclassified jobs have been circulated for tourism industry comments. The main purpose of this classification was to address the issues currently being faced in maintaining the local / foreign employment ratio. It is also believed that the classification will help the locals in seeking higher positions in the industry. The classification process was carried out by Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture in collaboration with Ministry of Human Resources, Youth and Sports and experts from the tourism industry of the Maldives.
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Tourism Industry Job Classification
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TOURISM HIGHLIGHTS 2009
Tourism Yearbook 2010
Tourism Day Celebrations 2009 As in previous year’s the tourism day 2009 was celebrated with special events held for a period of one week. The celebrations started with a radio/TV message by the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture which was on aired on 27th September 2009 and a ‘Tourism Day Supplement’ was published and distributed on the same day. Other events held to celebrate tourism day included a panel discussion on aired on Television Maldives on 2nd October 2009. Experts from tourism industry were present in the panel discussing various issues in the Maldives tourism industry. In addition to this, a documentary about the Maldives tourism industry was telecasted on 3rd October 2009 to provide information about the industry to the public. Other activities held to mark the day included a dive site cleaning program in which 39 parties participated and cleaned 46 dive sites. Tourism Day 2009 was marked under the theme: Tourism - celebrating diversity, set for the day by United Nation’s World Tourism Organization.
MARKETING AND PROMOTION ACTIVITIES During the year 2009, the Maldives Tourism Promotion Board (MTPB) carried out number of activities to promote the Maldives as a tourism destination. Apart from participating in major international tourism fairs and road shows, MTPB organized several familiarization trips and number of advertisements has been made through print and broadcast media.
BIT Fair - Milan, Italy The BIT fair, which is the largest exhibition in the world targeted for Italian tourist product, was held in Milan, Italy from 19th to 22nd February 2009. The Maldives Tourism Promotion Board (MTPB), represented the Maldives in the fair along with a high level delegation. The Maldives delegation included the President of the Maldives H.E. Mr. Mohamed Nasheed, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Dr. Ahmed Ali Sawad, cabinet ministers, members of the People’s Majlis, senior officials from the government of the Maldives, as well as tourism industry partners. During the fair, the President gave a press conference to the Italian media. He also met with Italian Tour operators and Travel magazines and exchanged information about the Maldives tourism and investment opportunities in the tourism sector of the Maldives. Cultural events were displayed at the Maldives stand during the fair.
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ITB Fair - Berlin, Germany The Maldives participated in the world’s leading travel trade show, ITB fair, held in Berlin, Germany from 11th to 15th March 2009. The Maldives Tourism Promotion Board (MTPB) along with senior officials from the tourism industry represented the Maldives in the fair. The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Dr. Ahmed Ali Sawad and Minister of State for Tourism, Arts and Culture Mr. Thoyyib Mohamed gave a press conference to the German media during the fair. One of the major highlights of the fair was a special live coverage which was on aired from the Maldives stand by a German radio channel. Apart from a local band performing live music at the stand, cultural dances were also performed. Cultural activities of the Maldives were displayed throughout the fair. While the first three days of the fair was aimed at travel and trade partners, the last two days were open for public. The fair was covered by Television Maldives.
World Travel Market - London, United Kingdom The World Travel Market, which took place in London, United Kingdom, from 9th to 12th November 2009, is an annual event which gives the participants a unique opportunity for the global travel traders to meet, network, negotiate and conduct business under one roof. The Maldives Tourism Promotion Board, senior officials from the tourism industry and individual resorts from the Maldives represented the Maldives at the fair. A press conference headed by the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Dr. Ahmed Ali Sawad was organized for the U.K media during the fair. The High Commissioner of the Maldives in U.K Dr. Farahanaz Faisal, and senior officials from the tourism industry also participated in the press conference.
A ceremony to officially launch the New7Wonders of Nature Campaign was held on 03 October 2009 at artificial beach. The campaign was inaugurated by Minister of Tourism, Arts & Culture, Dr. Ahmed Ali Sawad. The Official New7Wonders of Nature is a worldwide campaign, and finalists have to achieve a minimum of 90% of international votes and 10% locally. Out of 261 applicants, 77 were short listed by a panel of experts as nominees for the New7Wonders of Nature. The Maldives competed with these 77 nominees in a round of voting and was selected among 21 finalists from the Group B category of small island nations.
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TOURISM HIGHLIGHTS 2009
The New 7 Wonders Campaign
Tourism Yearbook 2010
TOURISM HIGHLIGHTS 2009
Tourism Yearbook 2010
Other Promotional Activities
Apart from the three major fairs mentioned, the Maldives Tourism Promotion Board also participated in the following promotional fairs during the year 2009.
Name of Fair
City/Country
Dates
1 Reiseliv
Oslo, Norway
8 - 11 January
2 Vakantiebeurs
Utrecht, Netherlands
13 - 18 January
3 Matka
Finland
15 - 18 January
4 Ferien Messe
Vienna, Austria
15 - 18 January
5 CMT
Stuttgart, Germany
17 - 25 January
6 Boot Fair
Dusseldorf, Germany
17 - 25 January
7 The Holiday and Travel Show
Dublin, Ireland
23 - 25 January
8 Fespo
Zurich, Switzerland
29 January - 1 February
9 Fitur
Madrid, Spain
28 January - 1 February
10 BIT
Milan, Italy
19 - 22 February
11 ITB
Berlin, Germany
11 - 15 February
12 MITT
Moscow, Russia
18 - 21 February
13 Marine Diving Fair
Tokyo, Japan
3 - 5 April
14 Emirates Holiday World
Dubai, UAE
1 - 3 May
15 Arab Travel Market
Dubai, U.A.E
5 - 8 May
16 Indaba
Durban, South Africa
9 - 12 May
17 World Travel Fair
Seoul, South Korea
5 - 8 June
18 Asia Luxury Travel Market
Senghai, China
15 - 18 June
19 JATA World Travel Fair
Tokyo Japan
17 - 20 September
20 Top Resa
Paris, France
22 - 25 September
21 TTG INCONTRI
Rimini, Italy
16 - 18 October
22 ITB Asia
Singapore
21 - 23 October
23 Swiss International Exhibition
Lugaano, Switzerland
29 October - 1 November
24 ITF
Taipei, Tiwan
30 October - 2 November
25 Dima Show
Orland
4 - 7 November
26 World Travel Market
London, UK
9 - 12 November
27 International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM)
Cannes, France
7 - 9 December
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Notes
Explanatory Notes and Definitions Explanatory notes and definitions in this publication are used as per United Nation’s World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) recommendations. However, some of the terminologies are specific to the use of data provided in this publication itself. Following are some of the UNWTO definitions. Tourism comprises the activities of persons travelling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes. International visitor refers to any person traveling to a country other than the one in which he/she has his/her usual residence, but outside his/her usual environment, for less than 12 consecutive months and whose main purpose of trip is other than the exercise of an activity remunerated from within the place visited.
Apart from the UNWTO definitions, the following definitions from the Maldives Tourism Act (Law No. 2/99) were adopted for this publication. Tourist hotel refers to an establishment, other than a tourist resort or a tourist guesthouse, that has been developed to provide board and lodging or [only] lodging for tourists for a payment decided at a certain rate per day of stay. Tourist guesthouse refers to an establishment, other than a tourist hotel, that has been developed, in compliance with standards determined by the Ministry of Tourism, to provide board and lodging or [only] lodging for tourists for a payment decided at a certain rate per day of stay.
Tourist (overnight visitor) is a visitor who stays at least one night in a collective or private accommodation in the country visited.
Tourist vessel (safari vessel) refers to seagoing vessel that has been developed, in compliance with standards determined by the Ministry of Tourism, to provide board and lodging for tourists for a payment decided at a certain rate per day of stay on board such vessel.
Nationality of a visitor is that of the government issuing his/ her passport or other identification document, even if he/she normally resides in another country.
Marina refers to harbors developed for anchoring yachts and such vessels and to provide various services to those vessels.
Tourist accommodation refers to any facility that regularly or occasionally provides overnight accommodation for tourists.
Bed Tax refers to the US$ 8 or equivalent in a foreign currency as tax payable to the Government of the Maldives from each tourist per day of stay at a tourist resort/hotel/guest house/vessel.
Occupancy rate refers to the proportion of the rooms or bedplaces in a collective tourism establishment that is occupied over some period of time, such as night, month or year. Duration of stay refers to the time spent during a visit measured from the stand point of the receiving country or place. Tourism receipts are defined as expenditures of international inbound visitors including their payments to national carriers for international transport. They also include any other prepayments or payments afterwards made for good and services received in the destination country. Tourist resort refers to an island or a designated area of an island that has been developed to accommodate tourists and to provide board and lodging facilities for them.
Bed Rent refers to the annual rent paid to the Government by tourist resorts per bed in the resort.
Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture 5th Floor, Velanage, Ameer Ahmed Magu, Male’, Republic of Maldives Tel: +960 332 3224, Fax: +960 332 2512 Email: info@tourism.gov.mv, Website: www.tourism.gov.mv