NEWS / DESTINATIONS
MALDIVES THE TOP DESTINATION FOR INDIANS IN 2020 I
ndia has always been a key market for Maldives. Since the reopening of the borders, the arrival statistics has shown gradual and constant growth. As per the statistics of Ministry of Tourism, Republic of Maldives, by the end of 2020 India became the number one source market with 62,905 Indian tourists holidaying in the island country, thus accounting for 11.3 per cent of the total market share. In 2019, India was at second place, following China. This growth accelerated due to various travel restrictions amid COVID-19 and air travel bubble that was initiated between India and Maldives. This created a positive pathway for additional flights from India giving much required opportunities for travellers to visit Maldives. After India, Russia secured the second place 38
FEBRUARY 2021 TOURISM INDIA
Five Indian cities have flights to Male with five airlines operating there under the air bubble formed between the two Countries
with 61,388 tourists, followed by the UK with 52,716 tourists account...accounting 11.1 per cent and 9.5 per cent of the total market share respectively. Maldives opened its borders on July 15, 2020 with strict safety safety measures for the travellers. Resorts, liveaboards and guesthouses have opened their
doors for tourists in line with HPA guidelines....... Maldives has become an ideal location for travelling, as it is geographically blessed by its isolated nature, making it one of the safest destinations to travel to
