Tourism will generate MVR 6 bil by term end: Faisal

Minister of Tourism Ibrahim Faisal on Tuesday, projected Maldives will achieve 2 million arrivals and a revenue of MVR 6 billion per annum before the current presidential term ends.

The minister made the remarks at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024 held at Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Speaking at the fair, the minister focused on the tourism master plan for the next five years, and expressed confidence Maldives will achieve its visitor and revenue targets by 2027.

Minister Faisal also highlighted on the role and responsibilities of the Visitor Economy Council established by the Maldives President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu.

He remarked the council was established to promote new niches including sports tourism, cultural exploration, and community engagement of the tourism industry.

The minister also shed light on the recently formed Eco-Tourism Framework and roadmap as well.

The Minister of Tourism said the government was hopeful it can broker promising agreements with Middle Easter travel trade businesses and investors at the ATM 2024.