The total worldwide arrivals were 93,786 in June and this represents an increase of 10 percent when compared with June 2017, which welcomed 85,222.

The first six months of this year have seen 726,515 global tourists visit the Maldives, an increase of 10.5 percent when compared to the same period in 2017.

This year the Maldives will further confirm its status as one of the most attractive holiday destinations for Middle East tourists, with the opening of at least 23 new resorts.