MALDIVES TOURISM UPDATES15th April 2021 Vol - 15

1. Tourist Arrivals

From 1st January 2021 to 14th April 2021, a total of 345,261 tourists arrived in the Maldives.

The top source market for the tourist arrival was India with 78,902 arrivals, followed by Russia with 73,415 tourist arrivals. Ukraine stood third with 19,302 tourist arrivals. Other top source markets include Germany, Kazakhstan, Romania, United Kingdom, USA, Czech Republic and France.

MINISTRY OF TOURISMREPUBLIC OF MALDIVES

Total Arrivals 2020 555,494

as at end December 2020

Total Arrivals 2019 1,702,887as at end December 2019

Total Arrivals 2021 345,261

As at 14th April 2021

2021

Arrivals2020 2021 2021/2019 2021/2020

-39.2 2,971

Growth (%) DailyAverage

9.2

8.8

Durationof Stay

173,347 92,103

-42.5 3,460149,785 96,882

8.7-32.7 3,53559,630 109,585

9.0-26.0

-46.9

-35.3

+83.8

N/A 3,335-

2019

151,552

168,583

162,843

75,978 46,691

Arrivals

January

February

March

April

Total

(as of 14th)

8.9-38.2 -9.8 3,320382,762558,956 345,261(as of 14th April)

(Days)

Top 10 Markets 2021 As of 14th April 2021

ArrivalsMarket

78,902 22.9 01

73,415 21.3 02

Kazakhstan

Ukraine 19,302 5.6 03

Germany

9,851 2.9 08

Romania 9,853 2.9 07

France

8,469 2.5 09Czech Republic

8,264 2.4 10

United Kingdom

17,891 5.2 04

05

Share (%) Rank

U.S.A

14,567 4.2

9,872 2.9 06

India

Russia

Top 10 Markets 2019 end December 2019

ArrivalsMarket

284,029 16.7 01

166,030 9.7 02

Germany

Italy 136,343 8.0 03

United Kingdom

54,474 3.2 08

Japan

59,738 3.5 07

Australia

44,251 2.6 09

France

39,928 2.3 10

Russia

131,561 7.7 04

05

Share (%) Rank

U.S.A

126,199 7.4

83,369 4.9 06

China

India

Top 10 Markets 2020end December 2020

ArrivalsMarket

62,960 11.3 01

61,387 11.1 02

Italy

United Kingdom 52,720 9.5 03

Germany

19,759 3.6 08

Switzerland

28,031 5.0 07

Ukraine

12,517 2.3 09

France

10,343 1.9 10

China

46,690 8.4 04

05

Share (%) Rank

U.S.A

36,435 6.6

34,245 6.2 06

India

Russia

Recovering Markets

Markets are recovering with impressive results. As of 14th April 2021, the Central/Eastern Europe, South Asia and Africa region surpassed pre-COVID levels, pos�ng above average growth rates of +145.6%, +116.3% and +28.4% 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.

50.63,8732,572

India

2,298 120.05,055

94.68,469

Markets

Uzbekistan

Kazakhstan

Arrivals

2020 2021

578.0

Growth (%)

305 2,068

14,567

19,302

2,506

3,738

425.72,771

4,555

686

1,132

1,214

4,017

28,949

34,862

323.8

265.3

207.9

3,412 201.4

153.673,415

145.3

126.3

9,853

78,902

From 1st January to 14th April 2021

Czech Republic 4,353

4,736

12.96,251

2,888 37.23,963

11.85,294

5,537

Brazil

Pakistan

Russia

Bulgaria

Ukraine

Lithuania

United Arab Emirates

Romania

Hungary

3.14,0243,903Spain

Slovakia

Poland

South Asia 116.339,353 85,104

Africa 28.43,312 4,251

Central/Eastern Europe 145.663,654 156,309

2. Tourist Accommodation

As of 14th April 2021

Accommodation Facilities by Type

As of 14th April 2021

Guesthouses in Operation by Atolls and Islands

Haa Alifu

Atoll / Island

1. Kelaa

2. Vashafaru

8

4

Nos.

96

Beds

52

4 44

Haa Dhaalu

1. Hanimaadhoo

3

3

50

50

Shaviyani

1. Kanditheemu

1

1

8

8

Noonu

1. Fodhdhoo

1

1

24

24

Lhaviyani

1. Hinnavaru

1

1

12

12

Baa

1. Dharavandhoo

21

4

382

62

2. Finolhas 1 62

3. Fehendhoo 2 36

4. Fulhadhoo 3 60

5. Goidhoo 2 36

6. Kamadhoo 6 92

7. Maalhos 2 12

8. Kudarikilu 1 22

Kaafu

1. Greater Male’ Region

169

58

3,982

1,710

2. Dhiffushi 15 276

3. Gaafaru 5 48

4. Gulhi 7 108

5. Guraidhoo 15 210

6. Himmafushi 9 86

7. Huraa 9 144

8. Kaashidhoo 2 32

9. Maafushi 31 1,144

10. Thulusdhoo 18 224

1. Bodufulhadhoo

2. Feridhoo

91

4

1,204

42

5 54

3. Himandhoo 1 12

4. Maalhos 1 8

5. Mathiveri 7 76

6. Rasdhoo 15 240

7. Thoddoo 35 436

8. Ukulhas 23 336

Alifu Alifu

Total 406 7,384

Vaavu

1. Felidhoo

34

5

410

46

Adlifu Dhaalu

1. Dhangethi

45

9

690

144

2. Dhidhdhoo 1 12

3. Dhigurah 11 264

4. Fenfushi 1 12

5. Hangnaameedhoo 7 78

6. Maamigili 4 42

7. Mahibadhoo 3 52

8. Omadhoo 9 86

2. Fulidhoo 13

Meemu 1 12

Faafu 1 14

Thaa 1 12

Laamu 2 78

Gaafu Alifu 1 12

Gaafu Dhaalu 3 48

146

3. Keyodhoo 8 70

4. Thinadhoo 8 148

Seenu

1. Feydhoo

8

1

164

22

2. Hithadhoo 3 94

3. Maradhoo Feydhoo 2 20

4. Meedhoo 2 28

1. Mulah 1 12

1. Nilandhoo 1 14

1. Thimarafushi 1 12

1. Gan 2 78

1. Villingili 1 12

Gnaviyani 15 186

1. Fuvahmulah 15 186

2. Thinadhoo 1 24

1. Faresmaathodaa 1 14

3. Vaadhoo 1 10

Atoll / Island Nos. Beds

Resorts

Facility Type

Hotels & Guesthouses

Safari Vessels

Total

Total Capacity

159

711

159

1,029

Nos.

37,278

Beds

12,970

2,971

53,219

151

417

137

705

Nos.

34,952

Beds

8,842

2,699

46,493

Opera�onal Capacity

Maldives is Connected to the World

3. Airlines & Connectivity

ETIHAD AIRWAYS9

EMIRATES8

FLY DUBAI7

GOAIR10

AZUR AIR RUSSIA

QATAR AIRWAYS6

TURKISH AIRLINES5

LUFTHANSA 3

EDELWEISS2

BRITISH AIRWAYS1

SRILANKAN AIRLINES 13

AEROFLOT14

INDIGO11

AIR INDIA12

SPICEJET15

18

19

SINGAPORE AIRLINES

20AIR FRANCE

AZUR AIR UKRIANE16

AIR ASTANA17

SILK AIR

AIR VISTARA

CONDOR

UZBEKISTAN AIRWAYS

UKRAINE INT'L AIRLINES

SCAT AIRLINES

AUSTRIAN AIRLINES

24

23

25

26

27

21 GULF AIR

22

GULLIVAIR28

LOT POLISH AIRLINES29

9 1024

1112

15

13

17 27 4

14

87

21

1626

20 28 5 2522

323

Flights in operation

6

19

302921

18

4

No. of Movements

(as of 14th April 2021)Interna�onal Chartered Flights

Air Astana

No.of PassengersOperator

8,388 98

Azur Air Ukraine 4,797 32

Gullivair

Scat Airlines

3,556 28

Uzbekistan Airways

3,316 28

No. of Movements

Ukraine Interna�onal 2,598 20

1,479 20

Air Vistara 825 24

Total 24,959 250

(as of 14th April 2021)Interna�onal Scheduled Flights

Emirates

No.of PassengersOperator

68,800

Qatar Airways 49,444

Indigo

Go Air

45,330

Lu�hansa 9,519

Turkish Airlines

39,748Aeroflot

Austrian Airlines

Maldivian

38,880

16,058

Flydubai 14,225

8,990

6,535

Edelweiss

6,355

Condor

6,140

E�had Airways

6,080

Srilankan Airlines 2,844

Bri�sh Airways

2,597Air India

2,348

Silk Air

1,605Lot Polish Airlines

1,264

Singapore Airlines

658Gulf Air

448

Air Seychelles

Air France

Others

239

166

45 28

Azur Air Russia 7,952

336,270 4,800Total

752

600

740

92

222

668

150

278

260

60

170

70

60

332

72

78

12

50

46

14

10

06

30

4

(as of 14th April 2021)Tourism Sector Vaccinations

4. COVID-19 Cases & Vaccination Update

COVID-19 Case Updates

Vaccina�on Updates

2,626 1,730 896

Total ActiveLocalsForeigners

23,14115,8547,287

Total RecoveredLocals Foreigners

As at 13th/14th April 2021

0.190.25

2020 (15 July - 31 Dec)2021 (1 Jan - 14 Apr)

Tourist COVID cases as a % of total Tourist Arrivals2021 (15th Jul 2020 - 14th Apr 2021)

32,886

306

70

220

24

64

67

33,638

Nos.

TOTAL

Category / Team

Guesthouses

Hotels

Travel Agency

Performing Arts

Resorts

Live Aboards

MoT Staff

Total VaccinatedTourism Frontline Team

273,66025,369

Maldives

as of 12th April 2021

First Dose

Second Dose

Total Vaccinated

as of 14th April 2021

33,638

4

5. News Highlights

Minister of Tourism Dr. Abdulla Mausoom gave an interview to CNBC Interna�onal. During his interview he highlighted on Maldives contemporary tourism development ini�a�ves. He also shared more about the country's "visit, vaccinate, vaca�on" ini�a�ve.

Minister of Tourism Speaks to CNBC Interna�onal

The Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the Maldives, HE Mr Zhang Lizhong made a farewell call on the Minister of Tourism HE Dr. Abdulla Mausoom on 8th April. Minister conveyed apprecia�on for the Ambassador’s ac�ve role and coopera�on during his tenure in the Maldives

Chinese Ambassador pays farewell call on the Minister of Tourism

Discussions on Tourism Golden Jubilee celebra�ons Ministry of Tourism holds introductory mee�ng with the tourism industry stakeholders and related associa�ons to discuss the events and ac�vi�es to celebrate the Maldives Tourism Golden Jubilee Year, 2022.

Cer�ficate ceremony of Imam & Khathibs training for tourist resorts was held on 11 April 2021. The ceremony was conducted virtually at Isamic Ministry. Minter of Tourism Dr. Abdulla Mausoom, and Minister of Islamic Affairs Dr. Ahmed Zahir Ali par�cipated and addressed the gathering. this is the conclusion of 5 batches of this program, an extra of 2 more batches are to be commenced soon.

Islamic Ministry holds cer�fica�on of resort imam training program

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