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As the number of Indian tourists to the Maldives continues to decline, the Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators held discussions with India’s High Commissioner on enhancing travel and tourism cooperation between the two countries. In India to entice tourists back
In an apparent effort to entice Indian tourists back to the Maldives, a prominent tourism organisation has announced that it will organise road shows in important Indian cities.
As the number of Indian tourists visiting the Maldives declines, the Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) met with India’s High Commissioner, Munu Mahawar, to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral travel and tourism collaboration. In India to entice tourists back
A full-blown backlash was directed at the Maldives following derogatory remarks against India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on social media by three Maldivian officials after Mr. Modi posted photos and video of the pristine Lakshadweep Islands on India’s west coast on January 6 on his X handle.
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Many Indians, including celebrities, have cancelled their reservations and plans to visit the Maldives. The tourism arrival records showed how, from being a top visiting country, India fell to first place, then fifth, and finally sixth following January. In India to entice tourists back
According to the Maldives’ Ministry of Tourism, China led the way with 71,995 tourists this year as of April 10, followed by the United Kingdom (66,999), Russia (66,803), Italy (61,379), Germany (52,256), and India (37,417). In India to entice tourists back.
Many Indians, including celebrities, have cancelled their reservations and plans to visit the Maldives. The tourism arrival records showed how, from being a top visiting country, India fell to first place, then fifth, and finally sixth following January. In India to entice tourists back
Following discussions during a meeting held at the Indian High Commission in Male, MATATO stated in a statement that they intend to work closely with the Indian High Commission in Maldives to strengthen tourism activities, according to Sun.mv news portal. In India to entice tourists back.
“In this trajectory, plans are currently underway to launch comprehensive road shows across key Indian cities and to facilitate influencer and media familiarisation trips to the Maldives in the upcoming months,” according to a statement cited by the organisation. In India to entice tourists back.
“While India remains a crucial tourist market to the Maldives, MATATO states they look forward to partnering with prominent travel associations and industry stakeholders across India to further promote the Maldives as a premier travel destination,” according to the statement.
The Association also described its meeting with the Indian High Commissioner as “a testament to MATATO’s continued dedication to fostering robust tourism ties between the Maldives and India,” stating that it will pave the way for “transformative collaborations to drive sustainable growth in the region’s tourism sector.” Prior to this diplomatic scuffle, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu had urged India to evacuate its 88 military soldiers from the country, claiming their presence posed a danger to his country’s sovereignty, just hours after taking office last November. In India to entice tourists back.
Mr. Muizzu, who is known for his pro-China views, has vowed that no Indian military personnel, including in civilian clothes, will remain in the Maldives after all 88 people have been home by May 10. In India to entice tourists back.
