According to the state budget, there will be 14.2 million bed nights and 2.2 million visitors overall in the upcoming year. In order to do this, the government is concentrating on finishing and opening the new airport terminal at Velana International Airport (VIA), which is an essential part of its larger plan to expand the tourism infrastructure.
According to state budget estimates made public by the Ministry of Finance, the Maldives hopes to host 2.2 million tourists in the upcoming year. The government’s continuous attempts to increase tourism, which continues to be the backbone of the country’s economy, are in keeping with this ambitious goal. The target of 2 million tourist visits for 2024 is still in place, suggesting a consistent drive to boost the number of visitors.
VIA’s current international terminal can accommodate 1.5 million people a year. On the other hand, up to 7 million people annually will be able to use the new airport terminal, which will be 78,000 square meters in size and furnished with contemporary conveniences. It is anticipated that this major improvement will increase the Maldives’ ability to handle a greater number of visitors, reducing the congestion at the current terminal.
Aero boarding bridges, a refined baggage processing system, and a variety of food, retail, and lounge services are just a few of the cutting-edge amenities that the new airport terminal is expected to offer. The goal of these improvements is to improve the overall traveler experience and aid in the government’s attempts to increase tourism.
The Maldives would need to get an average of 6,028 visitors every day of the year in order to meet the 2.2 million objective for 2025. The breakdown is as follows: This goal appears attainable given the existing infrastructure and the planned expansion with the new airport terminal, particularly during peak travel times when daily arrivals frequently surpass this amount. However, it will take strong marketing initiatives, strategic alliances with airlines, and making sure the Maldives stays a competitive travel destination in the global market to sustain such numbers year-round.
The government’s continued investments in VIA’s infrastructure and upgrades lend credence to its confidence in achieving its lofty goals. The Maldives wants to maintain its standing as one of the most popular vacation spots in the world by increasing capacity and guaranteeing a smooth travel experience.
It is hoped that the new airport terminal, which is scheduled to open soon, will help the Maldives maintain high visitor numbers and eventually reach its target of 2.2 million visitors by 2025.
