Surpassing Two Million Tourists: In December 2024, the Maldives welcomed its two millionth tourist of the year, marking a significant achievement in the nation's tourism sector. en.wikipedia.org
Resurgence of Chinese Tourists: As of November 12, 2024, the Maldives saw a substantial return of Chinese visitors, with 244,000 arrivals, accounting for 14.1% of total tourist entries and representing an 86% recovery compared to pre-pandemic levels.