2021: Maldives' Tourism Minister urges Indian tourists to boost economy amid 42% drop due to strained relations.
Maldives' Tourism Minister, Ibrahim Faisal, calls for Indian tourists to help boost the nation's economy. Indian tourist numbers have dropped by 42% in the first four months of 2021 due to strained relations between the countries. Last year, India was the top tourist market for the Maldives, but the decline in arrivals followed remarks made by three Maldivian officials against India and PM Narendra Modi on social media.
May 06, 2024
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