Indian tourist arrivals in the Maldives dropped by nearly 40% in Q1 2024 due to diplomatic tensions, while Chinese arrivals increased by over 200%.

Indian tourist arrivals in the Maldives dropped by nearly 40% in Q1 2024, while Chinese tourist arrivals increased by over 200% during the same period. The decline in Indian visitors coincided with diplomatic tensions between the Maldives and India, including the "India Out" campaign and "Boycott Maldives" trend on social media. China is now the top market for Maldives tourism, with an 11% share.

April 19, 2024
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