Record Breaking Number Of UK Tourists Visits Maldives
A visit to Maldives is always present on the bucket list of many travellers from all over the world. Aside from the white sand beaches and azure waters, travellers can expect luxury resort in Maldives that will cater to their desires for relaxation and complete privacy. The diverse marine life of Maldives can be experienced by booking for a scuba diving session.
In 2018, Maldives welcomed 1.48 million international visitors representing a 6.8% year-on-year increase if compared to the number of tourist arrivals in 2017. An impressive 10.2% year-on-year increase in the total number of visitors from the United Kingdom compared to 2017 was also announced by Maldives tourism ministry.
From January to December 2018, a total of 114,602 tourists from the UK arrived at the Indian Ocean destination compared to the total 103,977 in 2017.The United Kingdom is the second largest source of European inbound market for tourism in Maldives and the third largest globally. Holidaymakers from the UK account for 7.7% of total tourist arrivals to Maldives in 2018.
In 2018, Maldives also celebrated major transformations in infrastructures and the opening of several new resorts that will cater to tourists. Among the newly opened resorts are The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort and Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi. For 2019, at least 17 additional resorts are being planned in Maldives including Lux* North Male Atoll, Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi Resort and The Nautilus.
Ali Waheed, Maldives Minister of Tourism, is extremely pleased of the increasing number of British travellers who arrive on the islands. Those who have chosen Maldives for their holiday can expect the opening of new exceptional 4-star and luxury resorts. Both new and returning guests from the UK are welcome to the islands which recently gained an impressive industry award of World’s Leading Dive Destination for 2018 at the world travel awards held in Lisbon.
Guests can expect a memorable and unique experience at luxury resort in Maldives that is designed for complete comfort. For honeymooners, Maldives is the perfect romantic destination. Beach parties, karaoke nights and cultural music can be arranged for couples and groups to make the most of their time.
