MINISTRY OF TOURISM REPUBLIC OF MALDIVES
MALDIVES TOURISM UPDATES
2021 29th April 2021 Vol - 17
1. Tourist Arrivals
From 1st January 2021 to 28th April 2021, a total of 383,630 tourists arrived in the Maldives.
The top source market for the tourist arrival was India with 86,127 arrivals, followed by Russia with 83,443 tourist arrivals. Ukraine stood third with 20,626 tourist arrivals. Other top source markets include Germany, Kazakhstan, USA, United Kingdom, Romania, Czech Republic and France.
Total Arrivals 2019 Total Arrivals 2020 Total Arrivals 2021 1,702,887 555,494 383,630 as at end December 2019 as at end December 2020 As at 28th April 2021
Arrivals Growth (%) Daily Duration Arrivals Average of Stay 2019 2020 2021 2021/2019 2021/2020 (Days)
January 151,552 173,347 92,103 -39.2 -46.9 2,971 9.2
February 168,583 149,785 96,882 -42.5 -35.3 3,460 8.8
March 162,843 59,630 109,585 -32.7 +83.8 3,535 8.7
April (as of 28th) 153,297 - 85,060 -44.5 N/A 3,038 9.3
Total (as of 28th April) 636,275 382,762 383,630 -39.7 0.2 3,251 9.0 Top 10 Markets 2021 As of 27th April 2021
Market Arrivals Share (%) Rank
India 86,127 22.6 01 Russia 83,443 21.9 02 Ukraine 20,626 5.4 03 Germany 19,889 5.2 04 Kazakhstan 15,434 4.0 05 U.S.A 11,512 3.0 06 Romania 10,710 2.8 07 United Kingdom 10,666 2.8 08 Czech Republic 9,092 2.4 09 France 8,776 2.3 10
Top 10 Markets 2020 end December 2020
Market Arrivals Share (%) Rank
India 62,960 11.3 01 Russia 61,387 11.1 02 United Kingdom 52,720 9.5 03 Italy 46,690 8.4 04
Germany 36,435 6.6 05 China 34,245 6.2 06 France 28,031 5.0 07 U.S.A 19,759 3.6 08
Switzerland 12,517 2.3 09 Ukraine 10,343 1.9 10
Top 10 Markets 2019 end December 2019
Market Arrivals Share (%) Rank
China 284,029 16.7 01 India 166,030 9.7 02 Italy 136,343 8.0 03 Germany 131,561 7.7 04
United Kingdom 126,199 7.4 05 Russia 83,369 4.9 06 France 59,738 3.5 07 U.S.A 54,474 3.2 08 Japan 44,251 2.6 09 Australia 39,928 2.3 10 Recovering Markets
Markets are recovering with impressive results. As of 27th April 2021, the Central/Eastern Europe, South Asia and Africa region surpassed pre-COVID levels, pos�ng above average growth rates of +171.0%, +136.4% and +52.3% respec�vely. Individual markets within the Central/Eastern European region are also performing with outstanding results as new markets emerge from this region and making it to top 10 list.
Markets Arrivals 27th April 2021 Growth (%) From 1st January to 2020 2021
Kazakhstan 2,771 15,434 457.0
Ukraine 4,555 20,626 352.8
Lithuania 686 2,622 282.2
Pakistan 1,214 4,343 257.7
United Arab Emirates 1,132 3,431 203.1
Russia 28,949 83,443 188.2
Romania 4,017 10,710 166.6
India 34,863 86,127 147.0
Bulgaria 2,298 5,317 131.4
Czech Republic 4,353 9,092 108.9
Brazil 2,572 4,383 70.4
Slovakia 2,888 4,115 42.5
Poland 5,537 7,255 31.0
Spain 3,903 4,613 18.2
Hungary 4,736 5,558 17.4
U.S.A 11,414 11,512 0.9
Central/Eastern Europe 63,654 172,533 171.0
South Asia 39,353 93,037 136.4
Africa 3,312 5,044 52.3 2. Tourist Accommodation
Accommodation Facilities by Type Atoll / Island Nos. Beds As of 28th April 2021
Alifu Alifu 92 1,214 Total Capacity Opera�onal Capacity Facility Type 1. Bodufulhadhoo 4 42 Nos. Beds Nos. Beds 2. Feridhoo 5 54 Resorts 162 37,976 154 35,640 3. Himandhoo 1 12 Hotels & Guesthouses 713 12,990 433 9,136 4. Maalhos 1 8 Safari Vessels 159 2,971 137 2,699 5. Mathiveri 7 76 Total 1,034 53,937 724 47,475 6. Rasdhoo 16 250
7. Thoddoo 35 436
8. Ukulhas 23 336
Guesthouses in Operation by Adlifu Dhaalu 46 702 Atolls and Islands 1. Dhangethi 9 144 As of 28th April 2021 2. Dhidhdhoo 1 12
3. Dhigurah 11 264
Atoll / Island Nos. Beds 4. Fenfushi 1 12
5. Hangnaameedhoo 8 90 Haa Alifu 8 96 6. Maamigili 4 42 1. Kelaa 4 52 7. Mahibadhoo 3 52 2. Vashafaru 4 44 8. Omadhoo 9 86 Haa Dhaalu 3 50 Vaavu 35 418 1. Hanimaadhoo 3 50 1. Felidhoo 5 46 Shaviyani 1 8 2. Fulidhoo 14 154 1. Kanditheemu 1 8 3. Keyodhoo 8 70 Noonu 3 44 4. Thinadhoo 8 148 1. Fodhdhoo 3 44 Meemu 1 12 Baa 24 462 1. Mulah 1 12 1. Dharavandhoo 5 94 Faafu 1 14 2. Finolhas 1 62 1. Nilandhoo 1 14 3. Fehendhoo 2 36 Thaa 1 12 4. Fulhadhoo 4 88 1. Thimarafushi 1 12 5. Goidhoo 2 36 Laamu 2 78 6. Kamadhoo 6 92 1. Gan 2 78 7. Maalhos 3 32 Gaafu Alifu 1 12 8. Kudarikilu 1 22 1. Villingili 1 12 Lhaviyani 1 12 Gaafu Dhaalu 3 48 1. Hinnavaru 1 12 1. Faresmaathodaa 1 14 Kaafu 177 4,146 2. Thinadhoo 1 24 1. Greater Male’ Region 60 1,782 3. Vaadhoo 1 10 2. Dhiffushi 16 290 Gnaviyani 15 186 3. Gaafaru 5 48 1. Fuvahmulah 15 186 4. Gulhi 7 108 Seenu 8 164 5. Guraidhoo 15 210 1. Feydhoo 1 22 6. Himmafushi 10 102 2. Hithadhoo 3 94 7. Huraa 10 156 3. Maradhoo Feydhoo 2 20 8. Kaashidhoo 2 32 4. Meedhoo 2 28 9. Maafushi 32 1,170 Total 7,678 10. Thulusdhoo 20 248 422 3. Airlines & Connectivity
Maldives is Connected to the World
23 17 27 1 26 4 3 29 2 30 16 20 28 5 14 22 25 21 6 7 8 15 11 9 10 12 24 13 19 18
Flights in operation
1 BRITISH AIRWAYS 11 INDIGO 21 GULF AIR
AIR INDIA 2 EDELWEISS 12 22 AUSTRIAN AIRLINES
CONDOR 3 LUFTHANSA 13 SRILANKAN AIRLINES 23
AIR VISTARA AEROFLOT 4 AZUR AIR RUSSIA 14 24
UZBEKISTAN AIRWAYS SPICEJET 25 5 TURKISH AIRLINES 15
26 UKRAINE INT'L AIRLINES 6 QATAR AIRWAYS 16 AZUR AIR UKRIANE
27 SCAT AIRLINES 7 FLY DUBAI 17 AIR ASTANA
28 GULLIVAIR 8 EMIRATES 18 SINGAPORE AIRLINES
ETIHAD AIRWAYS 29 9 19 SILK AIR LOT POLISH AIRLINES
GOAIR 10 20 AIR FRANCE Interna�onal Scheduled Flights Interna�onal Chartered Flights (as of 28th April 2021) (as of 28th April 2021)
No.of No. of No.of No. of Operator Operator Passengers Movements Passengers Movements
Emirates 75,004 846 Air Astan a 11,025 128
Qatar Airways 54,737 656 Azu r Air Ukrai ne 6,303 42
Indigo 50,895 844 Gu llivair 4,398 34
Aeroflot 47,266 262 Scat Airlines 3,979 36
Go Air 40,854 704 Ukrain e Intern a� onal 3,640 28
Turkish Airlines 18,238 190 Uz bekistan Airways 1,621 24
Air Vistara 48 Flydubai 15,903 322 1,539
32,505 340 Lu�hansa 10,448 106 Total
Maldivian 9,769 290
Azur Air Russia 9,024 34
E�had Airways 7,514 200
Austrian Airlines 7,182 68
Condor 6,798 68
Edelweiss 6,670 78
Srilankan Airlines 3,239 378
Air India 3,013 84
Bri�sh Airways 2,438 84
Silk Air 1,264 50
Lot Polish Airlines 1,078 08
Singapore Airlines 878 26
Gulf Air 723 62
Air Seychelles 392 12
Air France 166 06
Others 43 24
Total 373,536 5,402
4 4. COVID-19 Cases & Vaccination Update
COVID-19 Case Updates As at 27th/28th April 2021
Tourist COVID cases as a % of total Tourist Arrivals 4,009 Total Active 24,499 Total Recovered 2021 (15th Jul 2020 - 28th Apr 2021) 2,712 Locals 16,848 Locals 1,297 Foreigners 7,651 Foreigners 0.19 2020 (15 July - 31 Dec) 0.27 2021 (1 Jan - 28 Apr)
Vaccina�on Updates
Maldives Total Vaccinated as of 27th April 2021
First Dose 294,269 Second Dose 92,619
Tourism Frontline Team Total Vaccinated as of 28th April 2021 39,642
Tourism Sector Vaccinations (as of 28th April 2021)
Category / Team Nos.
Resorts 38,890
Guesthouses 306
Live Aboards 220
Hotels 70
Performing Arts 64
Travel Agency 24
MoT Staff 67
TOTAL 39,642 5. News Highlights
Maldives Launches ‘I’m Vaccinated’ Campaign Visit Maldives together with the Ministry of Tourism launches "I'm Vaccinated" campaign in order to share a posi�ve message regarding the vaccina�on of staff working in the tourism sector as well as promo�ng the ini�a�ves undertaken to ensure the Maldives remains one of the safest des�na�ons in the world for travelers.
Under this campaign, the ul�mate target is to make Maldives the first fully vaccinated tourism sector in the world. Along with the unique geographical forma�on of the islands which offer natural physical distancing, and the stringent health and safety measures in place, a fully vaccinated tourism sector will become an added advantage in encouraging tourists to visit the des�na�on. The campaign was launched during a special press event held on 28th April 2021 organized by Visit Maldives and the Ministry of Tourism. The event was joined by the Minister of Tourism, Minister of State of the Ministry of Health, Secretary General of Guesthouse Associa�on of Maldives and Vice Chairman of Maldives Associa�on of Tourism Industry.
MITDC Board Members Ini�ates Discussions with Ministry of Tourism The Chairman of Maldives Integrated Tourism Development Corpora�on, Mr. Abdulla Naseer along with its Managing Director, Mr. Mohamed Raaidh and Board of Directors meet with the Minister of Tourism, Dr. Abdulla Mausoom. The newly formed Tourism Diversifica�on Unit members of the Ministry of Tourism joined this mee�ng with the Minister. Discussions were focused on rejuvena�ng integrated tourism development in the Maldives.
Minister of Tourism, Maldives Meets with Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment of Australia The Minister of Tourism, Dr. Abdulla Mausoom meets Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment of Australia Hon. Dan Tehan and briefed 4 him on Maldives tourism. This mee�ng was also joined by the Minister of Economic Development Mr. Fayyaz Ismail and Minister of Higher Educa�on, Dr. Mohamed Hassan. days to Golden Jubileee of Tourism 2022 #2022GoldenYearofTourism #Golden2022
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