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00:00 Breaking the travel records, Indian tourists took the lead in exploring the tropical paradise
00:09 of Maldives, as revealed by data from the country's tourism ministry.
00:14 Till December 2023, a total of 1,757,939 tourists flocked to the island nation, marking a substantial
00:25 12.6% increase from 2022. India emerged as the top contributor with 209,198 visitors,
00:35 closely followed by Russia with 209,146 visitors and China with 187,180.
00:43 The Maldives witnessed a diverse influx, welcoming tourists from the United Kingdom,
00:50 Germany, Italy, the United States, France, Spain, and Switzerland. Aviation data indicates a
00:57 consistent preference for Maldives among Indian travelers. In the October-December quarter of
01:03 2018, 51,000 passengers traveled between India and Maldives. Fast forward to 2021,
01:11 a staggering 1.15 lakh passengers flew from India to Maldives, averaging 1,250 passengers daily.
01:20 Despite the challenges posed by COVID-19, the allure of Maldives remains strong.
01:26 However, recent anti-India comments on social media have sparked a call for boycotts from
01:32 Indian celebrities and influencers, and even from common people. The ongoing discourse traces
01:39 back to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Lakshadweep, which ignited interest in the
01:45 Indian island. Subscribe for more insights into the ever-evolving world of global tourism.