2024 Indian tourist arrivals in Maldives decline significantly due to officials' derogatory remarks.
Indian tourists are shunning the Maldives, causing a significant decline in visitor arrivals and tourism revenue for the island nation. Indian tourist numbers have dropped from the top spot in 2023 to sixth position in 2024, prompting concerns within the local tourism sector about the economic implications for the Maldives. The backlash against the Maldives began after three Maldivian officials made derogatory remarks about India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on social media.
March 14, 2024
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