Over 100,000 Indian tourists visit Maldives so far this year

More than 100,000 tourists from India have visited the Maldives so far this year, according to figures from the Ministry of Tourism. Indian arrivals reached 100,435 during the period, making India the sixth-largest source market for Maldives tourism. India has held the sixth position in both this year and last year. The ministry's statistics show that the Maldives has received 1.7 million tourist arrivals so far this year, a 1.8% decrease compared with the same period last year. The top source markets for the Maldives this year are China (326,741), Russia (248,739), the United Kingdom (131,996), Germany (115,814), Italy (103,504) and India (100,435). The government continues to promote the Maldives in markets around the world, participating in roadshows and travel fairs. Currently, 1,296 establishments are open to serve tourists, with a combined bed capacity of 68,243, according to the Ministry of Tourism.