The one millionth tourist of 2024 was received by the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives). On 27th June 2024 at 11:15 am, Thai national Sutapa Amornvivat arrived in the Maldives via AirAsia aircraft FD 175. She travelled to the Niyama Maldives with her family for a break and is visiting the Maldives for the third time after her honeymoon.
In order to commemorate this significant milestone at Velana International Airport, Visit Maldives organised a very special event in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism. Other government agencies, including the Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), Maldives Immigration, and Maldives Customs Service, as well as numerous industry stakeholders, also attended. The one millionth visitor was presented with a unique vacation, courtesy of Sun Siyam Resorts.
“Reaching the milestone of one millionth tourist arrivals is a testament to the enduring allure of the Maldives and the unwavering dedication of our tourism industry stakeholders. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all our partners, from travel agencies to hospitality providers, whose commitment and hard work have made this achievement possible. Together, we continue to set new standards of excellence and create unforgettable experiences for our visitors”, stated Tourism Minister Mr. Ibrahim Faisal.
With over 217,394 tourists arriving in the Maldives in February 2024 alone, it broke previous records for most arrivals in a single month. This ceremony highlighted the government’s and MMPRC’s strategic initiatives to improve tourist strategies. To book your very own trip to Maldives, visit Splendid Asia or our booking assistant MadlyMaldives to get started!
