Maldives estimates tourist arrivals to drop from record 1.7 mln to 725,000 in 2021

Minister of Tourism Dr Abdulla Mausoom revealed Thursday that tourist arrivals are projected to nosedive to only 725,000 tourists in 2021, compared to Maldives' record high of 1.7 million in 2019.

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Tourism Minister Dr Abdulla Mausoom gives interview to Mihaaru newspaper. PHOTO/MIHAARU

Fathmath Shaahunaz

2020-10-22 14:49:44

Minister of Tourism Dr Abdulla Mausoom revealed Thursday that tourist arrivals are projected to nosedive to only 725,000 tourists in 2021, compared to Maldives' record high of 1.7 million in 2019.

Speaking on a television programme broadcast on local channel SanguTV, the minister stated that the estimate was drawn up from research conducted by industry experts regarding the state budget for the next year.

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