Maldives Records Over 2000 Tourist Arrivals in a Single-day

The Maldives has recorded over 2000 tourist arrivals in a single-day. According to a tweet by Maldives’ Tourism Minister, the island nation recorded more than 2000 tourist arrivals on Sunday, 15th November 2020. Hence, a new record number of arrivals in a single-day since the borders reopened.

From 1st to 11th November, the Maldives recorded over 10,000 tourist arrivals. Approximately 10,972 tourists arrived in the island archipelago during this period. Likewise, for this period, the Maldives saw a daily average of 997 arrivals to the country.

Congratulations #Maldives travel and tourism industry and related authorities. You have done it. Yet another milestone since border reopening. #NewRecord of daily tourist arrivals. Yes its 2000 plus tourists today. Thanks global tourists. Keep visiting and revisiting Maldives.
Tourism Minister of the Maldives, Dr. Abdulla Mausoom tweeted.

Since the border reopening, the holiday destination has recorded over 50,000 tourist arrivals. Meanwhile, before the Maldives closed its borders, a total of 382,760 tourists spent their getaways in the island Destination.

Russia is the leading tourist source market to the Maldives since the border reopening. According to statistics from the Tourism Ministry, 11,240 tourists have arrived in the Maldives from Russia between 15th July 2020 and 11th November 2020. Additionally, the flag carrier of Russia, Aeroflot will also increase its flight frequency to the Maldives from 21st November 2020.

Also read: Top 10 Tourist Markets Since Border Reopening—As of 11th November 2020

The Maldives’ tourist arrivals are growing at a steady pace. Tourist facilities at the island nation have also taken rigorous measures to ensure travellers enjoy a safer experience at the destination. Likewise, for resort guests, isolation comes naturally thanks to the Maldives’ unique one-island-one-resort concept.

Guesthouses in the local islands have started reopening their doors as well. And also more airlines have announced to start operations to the Maldives in coming weeks.

Feature image by Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa

Although we do not expect heroic stories to come out of a vacation at a Maldives resort, recent incidents have shown that anything can happen. Yes, even when you’re on vacation. The heroic stories of two couples, Mr. Jordan Daniel Van Dyk and Ms. Denielle De Bruyn have started circulating across the Maldives. The couple came to the Maldives for their honeymoon at the beautiful Dusit Thani Maldives. However, it appears that the honeymooners are leaving the Maldives with more than just honeymoon memories.

According to the Baa Atoll Police Station, on the 28th of April, the couple witnessed a staff member falling from a water villa deck into the ocean while on duty. If you’re ever stayed at a Maldives resort, you can understand the fear of falling from the deck into the ocean. Although the water below is beautiful, when caught off guard, the ocean can be a scary place. It appeared that the staff member was in a state of distress and was struggling in the water. In these situations, people do one of two things. Wait for someone else to take action as they stand by, or immediately jump in to avoid a sad situation.

Despite the challenging circumstances, Mr. Van Dyk and Ms. De Bruyn acted swiftly and courageously, coming to the aid of the drowning staff member. There is no doubt that this swift response by the couple was heroic, averting what could have been a tragic event at Dusit Thani Maldives.

Dusit Thani Maldives has acknowledged the bravery and swift action of the honeymooning couple, awarding them for their bravery in saving the staff member of the resort.

Maldives Records Over 2000 Tourist Arrivals in a Single-day

Also read: Top 10 Tourist Markets Since Border Reopening—As of 11th November 2020

Feature image by Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa

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