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YEARBOOK

2013

Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture

Republic of Maldives

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Copyright ©Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, 2013 Tourism Yearbook 2013 Produced and Published by; Statistics & Research Section Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture 5th Floor, Velaanaage Ameer Ahmed Magu Male’ 20094 Republic of Maldives Tel: +960 332 3224 Fax: +960 332 2512 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.tourism.gov.mv Data Compilation & Verification: Statistics & Research Section Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Layout & Design: Statistics & Research Section Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Editor: Moosa Zameer Hassan

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FOREWORD Welcome to the Tourism Yearbook 2013! It is with great pleasure that we present to you this annual publication of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture. The Tourism Yearbook is published with the objective of providing comprehensive and updated statistical information on the tourism industry, for the use of relevant Government authorities as well as private sector, institutions and individuals. This annual publication highlights key tourism indicators of the Maldives for the past five years and provides information on the performance of the Maldives tourism industry in 2012. The year 2012 ended with a new record for the world tourism with 1 billion arrivals worldwide, registering an increase of 3.8%. While emerging economies is said to have performed moderately better than advanced economies, Asia Pacific was highlighted as the fastest growing region with nearly 239 million arrivals resulting in an increase of 7%. For the Maldives, year 2012 turned out to be a challenging year! Tourist arrivals were affected unfavorably with below average growth rates, following an unexpected change in the government administration, which lead to political unrest within the country during the first half of the year. Although the targeted 1 million arrivals was not achieved, the overall growth rate for the year remained positive at 2.9% As the Chinese market continued to grow at remarkable pace, a steady growth in Asia Pacific region was recorded. However, the traditionally loyal European market share dropped considerably. Four new islands were opened as new resorts and the guesthouse sector saw a hefty growth in 2012 resulting in a significant increase in overall tourist bed capacity of the country. Tourism’s contribution to GDP remained at 27% and Tourism Receipts stood at 1.9 Billion US Dollars as well as 38% of the total Government revenue was generated from tourism. Our target for the year 2013 is to reach 1 million arrivals with a growth rate of 11%. So far this target seems achievable with an impressive growth rate of nearly 15% during the first quarter of the year. Three new resort islands are expected to materialize before the end of the year. Tourism Yearbook 2013 is the result of the collaboration of many. We acknowledge and appreciate the Government institutions and the private sector for providing continued support. We hope that the readers, resort developers and investors in the Maldives tourism industry find this publication a vital source of information. Ahmed Adeeb Abdul Ghafoor Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture June 2013

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Except where otherwise indicated, data used in this publication have been collected from relevant Government Authorities and the Maldives tourism industry. The Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture wishes to express its gratitude to the following government institutions for their contribution in the compilation of this publication;

Ministry of Finance and Treasury Department of Immigration and Emigration Department of National Planning Maldives Inland Revenue Authority Maldives Monetary Authority Maldives Customs Services Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Studies / Maldives National University

Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture also acknowledges with appreciation the Maldives tourism industry for their continued cooperation and assistance in the compilation of data for this publication.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

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INTRODUCTION

Tourism Yearbook 2013 has been produced and published by the Statistics & Research Section of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture. This publication briefly presents the overall performance of the tourism industry of the Maldives through 2008 to 2012. In addition to the available national tourism statistics for the past five years, the publication contains major highlights of the tourism industry in 2012. This publication is divided into 6 sections

1. Tourist Accommodation 2. Tourist Arrival Trends 3. Economic Indicators of Tourism 4. Airlines Statistics 5. Tourism Forecasts; and 6. Tourism Highlights 2012

Each section provides important data and information. Together, the sections provide a comprehensive picture of tourism in the Maldives.

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Table of Contents Foreword ................................................................................................................................................................... iii Acknowledgements..................................................................................................................................................... iv Preface ........................................................................................................................................................................ v

TOURIST ACCOMMODATION Accommodation Facilities ……………………………………………………………………………………………1

Table 1: Accommodation Establishments & Bed Capacity, 2008 - 2012 ......................................................1 Resorts by Atolls ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..2

Table 2: Bed Capacity of Resort Beds by Atolls, 2008 - 2012 .......................................................................2 Resorts by Management Type ………………………………………………………………………………………..3

Figure 1: Bed Capacity by Management Type, 2012 ……….…………………………………..…………...3 Table 3: Tourist Resorts by Type of Lease Holder, Operator and Management, 2008 - 2012 ......................3

Capacity Utilization …………………………………………………………………………………………………..4 Table 4: Bed Nights, Occupancy Rate & Average Duration of Stay, 2008 - 2012..........................................4 Figure 2: Bed Nights vs. Occupancy Rate, 2008 - 2012 ……….………...…………………………...…......5 Figure 3: Average Duration of Stay, 2008 - 2012 ……….………...……….………...……………………...5 Table 5: Monthly Average Occupancy Rates of Resorts & Hotels, 2008 - 2012 ...........................................5

TOURIST ARRIVAL TRENDS Global Arrival Trends ..................................................................................................................................................6

Table 6: International Tourist Arrivals Worldwide, 2009-2012 .....................................................................6 Maldives Arrival Trends ………..................................................................................................................................7

Table 7: Monthly Arrivals to the Maldives, 2008 - 2012 ................................................................................7 Major Markets ..............................................................................................................................................................8

Figure 4: Market Share by Regions, 2008 - 2012 ...........................................................................................8 Top Ten Markets in 2012 .............................................................................................................................................9 Table 8: Tourist Arrivals and Market Share of Top Ten Markets, 2012 ......................................................................9

1. China………………………………………………………………………………………………..………10 Figure 5: Growth and Market Share of China, 2008 - 2012 .........................................................................10 Figure 6: Monthly Arrival of Chinese Market, 2008 - 2012 .........................................................................10

2. Germany ……………………………..……………………………………………………………..………11 Figure 7: Growth and Market Share of Germany, 2008 - 2012 ....................................................................11 Figure 8: Monthly Tourist Arrivals of German market, 2008 - 2012 ...........................................................11

3. United Kingdom ……………………..……………………………………………………………..………12 Figure 9: Growth and Market Share of UK, 2008 - 2012 .............................................................................12 Figure 10: Monthly Tourist Arrivals of UK market, 2008 - 2012 ................................................................12

4. Russia ………………………………..……………………………………………………………..………13 Figure 11: Growth and Market Share of Russia, 2008 - 2012 ......................................................................13 Figure 12: Monthly Tourist Arrivals of Russian market, 2008 - 2012 .........................................................13

5. Italy …………………………………..……………………………………………………………..………14 Figure 13: Growth and Market Share of Italy, 2008 - 2012 ..........................................................................14 Figure 14: Monthly Tourist Arrivals of Italian market, 2008 - 2012 ............................................................14

6. France ………………………………..……………………………………………………………..………15 Figure 15: Growth and Market Share of France, 2008 - 2012 ......................................................................15 Figure 16: Monthly Tourist Arrivals of French market, 2008 - 2012 ...........................................................15

7. Japan ………………………………..……..………………………………………………………..………16 Figure 17: Growth and Market Share of Japan, 2008 - 2012 ........................................................................16 Figure 18: Monthly Tourist Arrivals of Japanese market, 2008 - 2012 ........................................................16

8. Switzerland …………..……………..……..………………………………………………………..………17 Figure 19: Growth and Market Share of Switzerland, 2008 - 2012 ..............................................................17 Figure 20: Monthly Tourist Arrivals of Swiss market, 2008 - 2012 .............................................................17

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9. India ………………………………..……..………………………...……………………………..………18 Figure 21: Growth and Market Share of India, 2008 - 2012 .......................................................................18 Figure 22: Monthly Tourist Arrivals of Indian market, 2008 - 2012 ..........................................................18

10. Korea ……………………..……..…………………...…………………………………………..………19 Figure 23: Growth and Market Share of Korea, 2008 - 2012 .....................................................................19 Figure 24: Monthly Tourist Arrivals of Korean market, 2008 - 2012 ........................................................19

ECONOMIC INDICATORS Tourism Contribution to the economy .....................................................................................................................20 Figure 25: GDP Contribution by Major Economic Sectors, 2012 ...........................................................................20 Table 9: Tourism Contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP), 2008 - 2012 ...................................................21 Table 10: Tourism Revenue and Tax, 2008 - 2012 ..................................................................................................21 Table 11: Tourism Receipts, 2008 - 2012 ................................................................................................................21 Table 12: Government Expenditure on Tourism, 2008 - 2012 ................................................................................22 Figure 26: Tourism Revenue & Expenditure, 2008 - 2012 ......................................................................................22

AIRLINE STATISTICS Traffic by International Carriers ……………………………………………………………………………..……23 Table 13: Passenger Arrivals by Type of International Carriers, 2008 - 2012 ........................................................23 Traffic by Domestic Carriers …………….…………………………………………………………………..……23 Table 14: Passenger Arrivals by Domestic Carriers at Ibrahim Nasir International Airport, 2008 – 2012 ............23 International Scheduled Carriers …………….………...……………………………………………………..……23 Table 15: Traffic by International Carriers - Scheduled, 2008 - 2012 .....................................................................24 International Chartered Carriers …………….………...……………………………………………………...……25 Table 16: Traffic by International Carriers - Chartered, 2008 - 2012 ......................................................................25 TOURISM FORECASTS Global Forecasts ................................................................................................................................................. .....26 Table 17: Global Arrival Forecasts, 2013 ................................................................................................................26 Maldives Tourism Forecasts ………………………………………………………………………………………26 Table 18: Maldives Tourism Forecasts 2013 - 2017 ................................................................................................26

Table 19: Resort / Hotel Projects Underway ………………………………………………………………………27 OTHER TABLES Table 20: Bed Capacity of Tourist Resorts, 2008 - 2012 .........................................................................................31 Table 21: Bed Capacity of Tourist Hotels, 2008 - 2012 ..........................................................................................34 Table 22: Graduates from Faculty of Hospitality & Tourism Industry, 2008 - 2012 ..............................................35 Table 23: Inbound and Outbound Travel, 2008 - 2012 ............................................................................................35 Table 24: Seasonal Variation of Tourist Arrivals, 2008 - 2012 ...............................................................................35 Table 25: Tourist Arrivals & Market Share by Major Markets, 2008 - 2012 ..........................................................36 Table 26: Growth Trends of Major Markets, 2008 - 2012 .......................................................................................38 Table 27: Tourist Arrivals by Nationality – at end March 2013 ..............................................................................40 Table 28 Major Tourism Indicators - at end March 2013 ........................................................................................42 TOURISM HIGHLIGHTS 2012 .......................................................................................................................... 44 MARKETING & PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES, 2012 .................................................................................... 50

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Over the last five years, from 2008 to 2012, tourist accommodation capacity in the Maldives increased at an

average annual rate of 4.8%. While the number of establishments increased from 274 in 2008 to 352 at the end

of 2012, bed capacity of these establishments increased by 19.8%. At the end of 2012, there were a total of

28,120 beds registered in the Maldives. Table 1 presents the four types of accommodation establishments

available in the Maldives. As can be seen from the table, resorts continue to be the most popular form of

accommodation in the Maldives.

The Maldives, comprising of over 11,900 small islands, of which majority are uninhabited, and with its

unique ‘one-island-one-resort’ concept, is one of the world’s leading island destinations for tourists. At the

end of 2012 there were 105 islands developed into resorts with total bed capacity of 22,889 registered with the

Ministry of Tourism Arts and Culture, which was 81% of the total bed capacity of the country in 2012. In

2012, four new islands with combined bed capacity of 651 were developed and made available to the market.

These include, Vagaru island (Viceroy Maldives) in Shaviyani Atoll with 97 beds, island of Mudhdhoo (Dusit

Thani Maldives) in Baa Atoll with 200 beds, Olhuveli & Embudhufushi islands as one resort (Niyama) in

Dhaalu Atoll with 154 beds and Falhumafushi island (The Residence Maldives) in Gaafu Alifu Atoll with 200

beds.

Hotels sector supplied almost 6% to the total bed capacity of the Maldives in 2012. Out of the 19 hotels

registered with Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, 15 are located in the capital city, Male’. While there

are two hotels operating in the southernmost atoll, S.Gan, and one hotel in L.Gan, there is one hotel operating

in Hulhule Island, the international airport island. Two new hotels, Hotel Octave (with 28 beds) in the capital

Male’, and Riveries Diving Village (with 46 beds) in Laamu Atoll Gan, were opened in 2012. However,

registered number of Hotels at the end of 2012 remained the same as that of 2011 as two existing hotels

ceased operation. While the license issued to Green Hotel in Laamu Atoll was cancelled due to termination of

lease, Hulhumale’ Sunshine Hotel was converted to a Guest house in 2012. Total number of beds in hotels at

the end of 2012 was 1,627 (refer Table 1).

SECTION 1: TOURIST ACCOMMODATION

Table 1: Accommodation Establishments and Bed Capacity, 2008-2012

Source: Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture

Accommodation Facilities

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Type of Establishment Nos Beds Nos Beds Nos Beds Nos Beds Nos Beds

Resorts / Marinas 94 19,860 97 20,942 98 21,342 101 22,120 105 22,889

Hotels 13 1,110 15 1,368 17 1,449 19 1,603 19 1,627

Guest Houses 24 400 22 462 25 476 38 659 75 1,101

Safari Vessels 143 2,094 145 2,206 156 2,434 157 2,514 154 2,503

Total 274 23,464 279 24,978 296 25,701 315 26,896 353 28,120

Tourist Guest Houses, providing low cost accommodation to visitors travelling to the Maldives, has been

increasing rapidly, after the amendment brought to the Tourism Act 2/99 in 2011, allowing tourist guest house

development in all local islands. Over the last five years the number of guest houses increased by three folds,

from 24 in 2008 to 74 at the end of 2012 increasing the bed capacity along with it (refer Table 1)


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At the end of 2012, with a total of 9,132 beds, just four beds more than that of 2011, Kaafu Atoll provided

39.9% to the total bed capacity of the resorts that year. Even though bulk of the resort bed capacity still

originates from this atoll, the percent share has been dropping over the years, as new resorts are being

developed in other atolls. Next to Kaafu Atoll, Alifu Dhaalu Atoll (South Ari Atoll) has most number of beds.

At the end of 2012, with 3,818 beds, this atoll supplied 16.7% to the total resort bed capacity. The total bed

capacity of Alifu Alifu Atoll (North Ari Atoll) remained constant since 2009, with 1,988 beds. The bed

capacity of Baa Atoll increased from 1,398 in 2011 to 1,660 at the end of 2012, contributing 7.3% to total

resort bed capacity that year.

With the opening of Viceroy Maldives in Vagaru Island, tourism was introduced to Shaviyani Atoll in 2012.

Other new resorts opened in 2012 include, Dusit Thani Maldives in Baa Atoll Mudhdhoo, Niyama in Dhaalu

Olhuveli/Embudhufushi and The Residence Maldives in Gaafu Alifu Falhumaafushi.

Table 2: Bed Capacity of Resorts by Atolls, 2008 - 2012


Resorts by Atolls

Live-aboard floating beds, also known as Safari Vessels, are a rapidly growing and the second most popular

form of accommodation in the Maldives supplying 8.9% to the total bed capacity of the Maldives in 2012.

Although the number of vessels increased by only 1% over the last five years, the demand for this type of

accommodation is growing rapidly, with its adventurous holiday offers. At the end of 2012, there were 154

Safari Vessels with a total bed capacity of 2,503 registered with Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (refer

Table 1).

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

AtollBeds % Share Beds % Share Beds % Share Beds % Share Beds % Share

Haa Alifu 432 2.2 432 2.1 456 2.1 456 2.1 456 2.0

Shaviyani - - - - - - - - 97 0.4

Noonu 400 2.0 490 2.3 542 2.5 542 2.5 542 2.4

Raa 470 2.4 470 2.2 470 2.2 470 2.1 470 2.1

Baa 1,240 6.2 1,240 5.9 1,398 6.6 1,398 6.3 1,660 7.3

Lhaviyani 1,294 6.5 1,336 6.4 1,336 6.3 1,336 6.0 1,336 5.8

Kaafu 8,914 44.9 8,982 42.9 9,050 42.4 9,128 41.3 9,132 39.9

Alifu Alifu 1,928 9.7 1,988 9.5 1,988 9.3 1,988 9.0 1,988 8.7

Alifu Dhaaalu 3,312 16.7 3,538 16.9 3,586 16.8 3,818 17.3 3,818 16.7

Vaavu 350 1.8 350 1.7 350 1.6 350 1.6 402 1.8

Meemu 400 2.0 400 1.9 400 1.9 400 1.8 400 1.7

Faafu 250 1.3 250 1.2 250 1.2 250 1.1 250 1.1

Dhaalu 324 1.6 436 2.1 436 2.0 436 2.0 590 2.6

Laamu - - - - - - 194 0.9 194 0.8

Gaafu Alifu - - 200 1.0 250 1.2 324 1.5 524 2.3

Gaafu Dhaalu - - - - - - 200 0.9 200 0.9

Seenu 546 2.7 830 4.0 830 3.9 830 3.8 830 3.6

19,860 100.0 20,942 100.0 21,342 100.0 22,120 100.0 22,889 100.0


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Number of resorts and their bed capacity by type of lease holders, operators and management is presented in Table

3. As can be seen from the table, the number of resorts leased to local parties remained at 74 from 2008 to 2011. In

2012, with number of resorts down to 73, the total bed capacity of resorts leased to local parties have also declined

from 16,714 in 2011 to 16,476. Number of resorts leased to foreign operators has increased steadily from 2008 till

2012. In 2008 there were 8 resorts with 1,086 beds leased to foreign parties. This number increased to 13 resorts

with 2,114 beds by end 2012. Resorts leased to joint venture companies also recorded an increase in 2012 over

2008. While the number of resorts increased from 12 in 2008 to 13 at the end of 2012, the bed capacity have also

recorded an increase accordingly.


Figure 1: Bed Capacity by Management

Type, 2012

Resorts by Management Type

Table 3: Resorts by Type of Lease Holder, Operator and Management, 2008-2012

In 2012, out of the 50 resorts with local operators, 45 were

managed by local parties, which in terms of bed capacity

was 47% of the total resort beds that year. While the

number of resorts with foreign operators was 35 during

the year 2012, there were 42 resorts with 7,773 beds

managed by foreign parties. There were 20 resorts with

4,539 beds with joint venture operators in 2012. However,

the number of resorts managed by joint venture parties

was 2 less than that of joint venture operated resorts. At

the end of 2012, there were 18 resorts with 4,368 beds

managed by joint venture companies.

Lease Holder O perator Management

Year Local Fore ign

Joint

Venture Total Local Foreign

Joint

Venture Total Local Foreign

Joint

Venture Total

2008 Nos 74 8 12 94 44 33 17 94 - - - -

Share (%) 78.7 8.5 12.8 100.0 46.8 35.1 18.1 100.0 - - - -

Beds 15,882 1,086 2,892 19,860 10,322 5,706 3,832 19,860 - - - -

Share (%) 80.0 5.5 14.6 100.0 52.0 28.7 19.3 100.0 - - - -

2009 Nos 73 8 16 97 42 35 20 97 - - - -

Share (%) 75.3 8.2 16.5 100.0 43.3 36.1 20.6 100.0 - - - -

Beds 16,192 1,180 3,570 20,942 10,354 5,960 4,628 20,942 - - - -

Share (%) 77.3 5.6 17.0 100.0 49.4 28.5 22.1 100.0 - - - -

2010 Nos 74 10 14 98 43 37 18 98 - - - -

Share (%) 75.5 10.2 14.3 100.0 43.9 37.8 18.4 100.0 - - - -

Beds 16,562 1,382 3,398 21,342 10,642 6,302 4,398 21,342 - - - -

Share (%) 77.6 6.5 15.9 100.0 49.9 29.5 20.6 100.0 - - - -

2011 Nos 74 12 15 101 47 37 17 101 43 41 17 101

Share (%) 73.3 11.9 14.9 100.0 46.5 36.6 16.8 100.0 42.6 40.6 16.8 100.0

Beds 16,714 1,858 3,548 22,120 11,390 6,422 4,308 22,120 10,394 7,418 4,308 22,120

Share (%) 75.6 8.4 16.0 100.0 51.5 29.0 19.5 100.0 47.0 33.5 19.5 100.0

2012 Nos 73 13 19 105 50 35 20 105 45 42 18 105

Share (%) 69.5 12.4 18.1 100.0 47.6 33.3 19.0 100.0 42.9 40.0 17.1 100.0

Beds 16,476 2,114 4,299 22,889 12,030 6,320 4,539 22,889 10,748 7,773 4,368 22,889

Share (%) 72.0 9.2 18.8 100.0 52.6 27.6 19.8 100.0 47.0 34.0 19.1 100.0


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Table 4: Bed Nights, Occupancy Rate and Duration of Stay, 2008 - 2012

Source: Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Note: Revised _/

The operational bed capacity, which excludes beds in resorts, hotels, safaris and guest houses that were

temporarily closed for renovation after being registered with MOTAC, was 25,062 in 2012 which was an

increase of 2.3% compared with that of 2011. Bed night capacity reflects the available bed capacity during a

specific period, hence registered an increase of 2.3% in 2012. In 2012, the total bed-night capacity of all

accommodation establishments was 9,148,755.

The actual bed nights of resorts, hotels, guest houses and safari vessels however recorded a negative growth of

1.2% in 2012 compared with that of 2011. In 2012 the total bed nights was 6,450,794 which was 78,406 nights

short of the amount for 2011. In 2011 the total bed nights was recorded to be at 6,529,200.

Occupancy rate has also declined in 2012. The annual average occupancy rate of all establishments in 2012

was 70.6%, which was 2.5% below the rate of 2011. The major decline in occupancy rate was recorded from

the resort/hotel sector, while the occupancy rate of guest houses and safari vessels remained constant at 23.4%

in 2012.

Capacity Utilization

Year

Bed Capacity in

Operation

(annual average)

Bed Night

Capacity

Bed Night

Growth

(%)

Occupancy

Rate (%)

Average Duration

of Stay (days)

2008 19,117 6,996,640 5,446,937 2.9 77.8 8.0

Resorts & Hotels 19,117 6,996,640 5,446,937 2.9 77.8 8.0

Guest Houses & Vessels NA NA NA NA NA NA

2009 20,137 7,338,221 5,150,688 -5.4 70.2 8.6

Resorts & Hotels 20,137 7,338,221 5,150,688 -5.4 70.2 8.6

Guest Houses & Vessels NA NA NA NA NA NA

2010 23,649 8,631,809 5,986,342 - 69.5 7.6

Resorts & Hotels 21,541 7,861,955 5,829,589 13.2 74.2 7.4

Guest Houses & Vessels 2,108 769,854 156,753 - 20.7 0.2

2011 24,493 8,939,306 6,529,200 9.1 73.1 7.0

Resorts & Hotels 22,507 _/ 8,214,987 _/ 6,358,578 _/ 9.1 77.5 6.8

Guest Houses & Vessels 1,987 724,319 170,622 8.8 23.4 0.2

2012 25,062 9,148,755 6,450,794 -1.2 70.6 6.7

Resorts & Hotels 23,483 8,572,045 6,317,206 -0.7 73.8 6.6

Guest Houses & Vessels 1,579 576,710 133,588 -21.7 23.4 0.1

Tourist Bed

Nights


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Table 5: Monthly Average Occupancy Rates of Resorts & Hotels, 2008 - 2012


The monthly pattern of average occupancy rates of resorts and hotels is presented in Table 5. As can be seen from

the table, the Maldives experiences low rates of occupancy from the month of May through September with June

recording the lowest over the years. From October, the occupancy rate increases and reaches a maximum during the

month of February.

Figure 2: Bed nights Vs Occupancy Rate

2008 - 2012

Figure 3: Average Duration of Stay

2008 - 2012

Month 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

January 90.0 86.5 83.5 87.2 90.3

February 95.9 85.9 92.5 94.4 90.4

March 95.7 81.6 82.6 85.8 78.0

April 88.2 75.2 74.2 83.8 77.2

May 70.4 59.1 64.5 65.5 63.1

June 54.2 47.5 50.2 55.0 53.7

July 65.3 56.7 63.5 68.9 65.9

August 76.0 66.0 73.1 72.8 71.6

September 66.0 62.7 67.6 69.3 63.7

October 75.7 73.0 79.8 83.4 80.2

November 78.1 74.6 81.4 83.9 74.5

December 78.4 73.8 77.7 79.9 76.7

Annual Average 77.8 70.2 74.2 77.5 73.8


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SECTION 2: TOURIST ARRIVAL TRENDS

Global Arrival Trends

International tourist arrivals registered an increase of 3.8% in 2012 hitting a new record with over 1 billion

tourists. According to figures released by United Nation’s World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in

January 2013, international tourist arrivals exceeded the figure of 1 billion for the first time ever in 2012,

reaching a total of 1.035 billion tourists, 39 million more than 2011.

Table 6: International Tourist Arrivals Worldwide, 2009 - 2012

Note: *Data as collected by UNWTO, January 2013 _/ revised

Source: Adapted from UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, January 2013 Edition

The UNWTO World Tourism Barometer (WTB), January 2013 edition, reported that emerging economies

(+4.1%) performed moderately better than advance economies (+3.6%). As per WTB, after an already strong

2011, Asia and the Pacific again was the fastest growing region in 2012 with a nearly 7% increase. The

region saw a total of 233 million tourists in 2012, which was almost one-fourth of the world’s total.

Africa saw the second highest growth across world regions with 3 million more tourists in 2012, which is

equivalent to a 6% increase, reaching a total of 53 million and surpassing the 50 million mark for the first

time.

The Americas, with a +4% growth, received 6 million more international tourists in 2012, reaching a total of

162 million. The region maintained its share of worldwide arrivals at 16%.

International tourist arrivals to Europe were up by 3%, which according to the WTB was, a very positive

result in view of the economic situation and following a very strong 2011. Accounting for slightly over half

of all international arrivals worldwide, Europe reached 535 million tourists in 2012, which is 17 million more

than that of 2011.

The Middle East experienced a 5% drop in arrivals, which as per WTB was, due to the continued tensions in

several destinations in the region. With a total of 52.6 million international tourists, the region captured 5.1%

share of worldwide arrivals in 2012.

Tourist Arrivals

(in millions)

2009 2010 _/ 2011 _/ 2012 *

% Change

(2012/2011) % Share 2012 *

Europe 461.1 487.6 517.5 534.8 3.3 51.7

Asia & the Pacific 181.0 205.1 218.1 232.9 6.8 22.5

Americas 140.7 150.3 156.3 162.1 3.7 15.7

Africa 46.0 49.8 49.2 52.3 6.3 5.1

Middle East 52.1 59.2 55.3 52.6 -4.9 5.1

World 881 952 996 1,035 3.8 100.0


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Maldives Arrival Trends

Table 7: Monthly Arrivals to the Maldives, 2008 - 2012

Source: Department of Immigration & Emigration

After two years of exceptionally strong positive growths, 2010 (+20.7%) and 2011 (+17.6%), the Maldives

kicked off the year 2012 with high expectations to achieve a target of 1 million tourists during the year.

However, due to a sudden change in government administration on February 7th and subsequent political unrest

within the country, 2012 ended with tough results for the Maldives in terms of tourist arrivals. Growth rates were

slow and below average for all months except for the month of January. Declines were registered during usually

peak months such as February (-4.7%), March (-5.3%), April (-0.8%), May (-1.4%) and November (-3.7%).

Although a positive growth of 2.9% was recorded at the end of the year, the total arrivals of 958,025 was 42

thousand less than the targeted 1 million for the year. The positive growth for the year accounts for the

outstanding performance during the month of January (+21%).

Over the last five years (2008-2012), tourist arrivals to the Maldives increased at an annual average rate of 7.7%

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Arrivals Growth % Arrivals Growth % Arrivals Growth % Arrivals Growth % Arrivals Growth %

January 64,621 0.1 61,531 -4.8 67,478 9.7 79,493 17.8 96,146 20.9

February 67,963 4.2 58,520 -13.9 77,063 31.7 87,392 13.4 83,252 -4.7

March 71,623 11.1 62,127 -13.3 74,975 20.7 80,732 7.7 76,469 -5.3

April 62,670 -0.8 57,186 -8.8 60,742 6.2 79,947 31.6 79,288 -0.8

May 48,764 4.6 43,154 -11.5 58,324 35.2 64,456 10.5 63,534 -1.4

June 40,283 4.7 36,205 -10.1 44,050 21.7 55,947 27.0 59,379 6.1

July 47,675 -6.6 44,332 -7.0 57,232 29.1 72,516 26.7 76,966 6.1

August 51,824 -2.5 52,388 1.1 66,315 26.6 76,828 15.9 79,768 3.8

September 50,687 4.6 50,396 -0.6 62,524 24.1 71,861 14.9 76,806 6.9

October 56,363 -4.0 62,432 10.8 74,707 19.7 91,059 21.9 92,391 1.5

November 57,961 2.0 61,986 6.9 74,252 19.8 85,501 15.1 82,311 -3.7

December 62,578 -4.0 65,595 4.8 74,255 13.2 85,601 15.3 91,717 7.1

Total 683,012 1.1 655,852 -4.0 791,917 20.7 931,333 17.6 958,027 2.9


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Major Markets to the Maldives

Figure 4: Market Share by Regions, 2008 - 2012

The European region registered a decline of -3.7% compared with 2011generating 517,809 tourists to the

Maldives in 2012 accounting for 54% of all arrivals during the year. The negative growth from Europe is the

result of strong declines registered from Northern European markets (-10.1%) and Southern European markets (-

21.9%) in 2012. Europe, although played the role of market leader since tourism began in the Maldives, have

gradually been losing its market share over the last five years, mostly due to the troubled economic situations

within the region. While Northern and Southern Europe declined, Central Eastern Europe and Western Europe

posted impressive results with positive growth rates of 5.1% and 4.3% respectively in 2012. Furthermore, the sub

region East Mediterranean Europe, especially the Turkish market from this region has done very well during the

year 2012. From the European region, markets such as Germany, the United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, France and

Switzerland plays an important role in generating tourists to the Maldives.

The speedy growth registered from Asia

and the Pacific, the second largest market

generator to the Maldives, is phenomenal.

Over the last five years, from 2008 to 2012,

this region grew at an average rate of 21.6%

and the market share increased from 22.9%

in 2008 to 40.1% in 2012. In 2012, the

Maldives received a total of 384,506

tourists from Asia and the Pacific, which

was an increase of 10.2% compared with

2011. Among sub regions, during the year

2012, the highest growth was recorded from

Oceania with 18.5%, followed closely by

South East Asia with 17.8%, and North East

Asia with 11.1%. South Asia recorded a

negative growth of 1.2%. Major markets

from this region include China, Japan, India

and the Republic of Korea.

Americas is the third most tourist generating region to the Maldives. Over the last five year, the market share of

this region increased steadily from 2.1% to 2.8% at the end of 2012. Tourist arrivals from this region increased at

an average annual rate of 13.9% over the last five years, from 2008 to 2012. At the end of 2012, with 26,774

tourists, the region posted a positive growth of 13.9%. The best performing market from this region in 2012 was

the United States of America, which generated 16,049 tourists.

A total of 21,843 tourists visited the Maldives from Middle East in 2012. The region has been posting double

digit growth rates over the last five years, having an average growth rate of 28.6%. Its market share increased

from 1.3% in 2008 to 2.3% by 2012.

With just 7,095 tourists, the African share in the total tourist arrivals to the Maldives at the end of 2012 remained

at 0.7%, same as that of 2011. Although a slight decline in the market share was registered from this region, the

region has been posting positive growths over the last five years except for the year 2009.


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Top Ten Generating Markets in 2012

With a total of 733,162 tourists, the top ten most tourist generating markets to the Maldives in 2012 took hold

of 77% shares of all arrivals to the country that year. Although the top ten markets remained the same as that

of 2011, slight changes occurred in the market positions (refer table 8).

Table 8: Tourist Arrivals and Market Share of Top Ten Markets, 2012

Source: Department of Immigration & Emigration

China strengthened its position as the number one market, increasing its shares from 21% to 24% in 2012.

While the United Kingdom lost 2% of its shares and went down to the 3rd position, Germany climbed up to the

2nd position with a slight increase of its shares. Russia and Italy switched its positions at 4th and 5th positions.

France, Japan, Switzerland, Indian and Korea maintained their positions respectively from 6th to 10th rankings of

the top ten market list.

2012 2011

Rank

2012 Country Arrivals

Market

Share

(%) Arrivals

Market

Share

(%)

Rank

2011

1 China 229,551 24.0 198,655 21.3 1

2 Germany 98,351 10.3 90,517 9.7 3

3 United Kingdom 91,776 9.6 104,508 11.2 2

4 Russia 66,378 6.9 63,936 6.9 5

5 Italy 62,782 6.6 83,088 8.9 4

6 France 56,775 5.9 59,694 6.4 6

7 Japan 36,438 3.8 35,782 3.8 7

8 Switzerland 35,457 3.7 32,504 3.5 8

9 India 31,721 3.3 30,978 3.3 9

10 Korea 23,933 2.5 25,285 2.7 10

Total 733,162 76.5 724,947 77.8

Total Arrivals to the Maldives 958,027 931,333


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1. China

With its rapid urbanization, rising disposable incomes and relaxation of restrictions on foreign travel, China has

become the number one source market in the world. According to a press release from World Tourism

Organization (UNWTO), the volume of international trips by Chinese travelers grew from 10 million in 2000 to

83 million in 2012.

Figure 5: Growth Trends & Market Share of

China, 2008- 2012 Tourist arrivals to the Maldives from China have

been increasing rapidly over the years. While

the market grew at an average annual rate of

48% from 2008 to 2012, the market share raised

four times from 6.1% in 2008 to 24% by end

2012. In 2010, with its extraordinary

performance, China became the number one

market to the Maldives, increasing its market

share by over 5% and registering its highest

growth rate thus far. Since then, with

phenomenal increase in arrival flow and market

shares, the Chinese market maintained its

position. At the end of 2012, the Maldives

received a total of 229,551 from China, which

was an increase of 15.6% compared with 2011.

While the Maldives continue to be an attractive

and highly demanded holiday destination among

Chinese travelers, easier access to the Maldives

from China has increased with increased flight

frequency. Furthermore, two charter flights from

China, Hainan Airways and China Southern

Airlines, being changed to schedule flights was

an added advantage for the Chinese tourists to

visit the Maldives.

Figure 6: Monthly Arrivals of Chinese Market,

2008 - 2012

Figure 6 represents monthly pattern of Chinese arrivals to the Maldives over the last five years. As seen from

the graph, while the peak season for Chinese arrivals is recorded to be from July to October, a sharp increase

in arrivals is registered for the month of February. The Chinese New Year holidays falling into the month of

February, is one of the major reasons for increased arrivals during this month.


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2. Germany

The German outbound travel market, which is one of the Europe’s largest source markets, even with its

stabilizing economic situations, is said to have stagnated during the year 2012. Germany has been one of the

most well established and traditional markets to the Maldives. From 1981 till 1997 Germany remained as the

number one tourist generating market to the Maldives taking hold of more than 20% of the market shares.

Figure 7: Growth & Market Share of Germany, 2008 - 2012

Figure 8: Monthly Arrivals of German Market, 2008 - 2012

In 2012, Germany overtook U.K

to become the second most

tourist generating market to the

Maldives. Over the last three

years, the German market has

been doing very well. Market

share increased from 9.7% to

10.3% at the end of 2012. While

the market registered a five year

annual average growth rate of

6.6%, from 2010 to 2012 the

average annual growth rate of

the market stood at 12.6%. With

a total of 98,351 tourists, a

positive growth of 8.7% was

registered for the German

market in 2012.

Figure 8 represents monthly

arrival trends of the German

market from 2008 to 2012. As

illustrated in the graph, over the

last five years, a uniform

monthly pattern is observed

from the market. While 2008

and 2010 shows a similar

pattern with a drop from March

to April, the monthly

performance in years 2009, 2011

and 2012 were the same.

The peak period for German tourists visiting the Maldives is from October till March and the lowest arrival

count from this market is during the period June to August with June being the lowest month.


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3. United Kingdom (UK)

As with many other European countries, the United Kingdom (UK) was facing tough economic conditions

during the year 2012. However, outbound travel from the UK is said to have increased by 1% during the year.

The UK is one of the major source markets to the Maldives bringing in on average more than hundred thousand

tourists a year during the last two decades.

Figure 9: Growth & Market Share of U.K, 2008 - 2012

Figure 10: Monthly Arrivals of U.K Market, 2008- 2012

The United Kingdom became the

number one market to the Maldives

in 2007 and remained at the top

position till end of 2009. However,

the UK market has been losing its

market shares over the last five years,

performing with negative growths.

While the market share was reduced

by nearly two folds from 17.1% in

2008 to 9.6% by end 2012, the UK

market recorded an average annual

growth rate of -5.8%. With the

decline in market share, UK went

down from second position to the

third at the end of 2012, giving way

to Germany.

In 2012, Maldives received a total of

91,776 tourists from UK, recording a

negative growth of 12.2% compared

with that of 2011. Market share went

further down from 11.2% in 2011 to

9.6% by end 2012.

The seasonality of the UK market is presented in Figure 7. As shown in the graph, during the years, 2008,

2009 and 2010, the monthly arrival from UK had a similar pattern with arrivals steadily increasing from

January till March. And from March till June a steady decline is observed. From 2008 to 2010, the peak

month for UK tourists is registered to be March. However, in 20111 and 2012, a change arrival pattern was

noticed, with arrivals peaking during the months of February and April and a dropping from February to

March. Over the last five years, except for 2008, arrivals from the UK market register a raise from September

to October.


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4. Russia

Figure 11: Growth & Market Share of Russian, 2008 - 2012

Figure 12: Monthly Arrivals of Russian Market, 2008 - 2012

With its increasing middle class income and improving lifestyle, the Russian outbound travel market is growing

rapidly. In 2012, outbound travel from Russia is reported to have a 14% growth compared with 2011. The Russian

market emerged as an important source market to the Maldives in 2002 with 2.1% shares. Since then the market

share has been increasing steadily.

Over the last five years, the Russian

market has been one of the most

stable markets to the Maldives

growing at an average annual rate of

18% from 2008 to 2012. Russia which

was the fifth largest market to the

Maldives in 2011 overtook Italy to

jump to the fourth position at the end

of 2012. Russian market share was at

7.2% in 2008, however, with the

double digit decline registered during

the year 2009 due to the world

economic recession, market share

dropped to 6.1% that year. In 2010 the

market share registered a slight

increase and in 2011 the share

increased to 6.9% and by end 2012

remained at 6.9%.

In 2012, the Maldives received a total

of 68,390 tourists from Russia.

Although the growth was not as robust

as that of 2011, the market registered

an increase of 3.8%.

The monthly performance from the Russian market has been very consistent over the last five years (refer Figure

12). The months of January, March and December are recorded as peak months for Russian arrivals. Weakest

performance from this market is seen during the second and third quarters, with June being the lowest month.

Unlike previous years, in 2012, Russian market performed at its best during the first quarter of the year.


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5. Italy

Figure 13: Growth & Market Share of Italy, 2008 - 2012

Figure 14: Monthly Arrivals of Italian Market, 2008- 2012

Outbound travels from Italy, with its troubled economic conditions, have weakened significantly. The European

Travel Monitor 2012 preliminary results show that in 2012 outbound travel from Italy was at a negative growth

of 6%. Being the first group of tourists that visited the Maldives in 1972, Italian market plays a major role in the

tourism industry of the Maldives.

The Italian market has been one of

most well established and

prevailing markets to the Maldives

over the years. Italy has acted as

the market leader to the Maldives

for nearly a decade starting from

late 90s. However, this market has

shown considerable decline over

the last five years. From 2008 till

2012, the market registered an

annual average growth rate of

negative 11.4%. With the loss of

more than half of its shares, the

Italian market was pushed down to

the 5th position at the end of 2012.

Italy has been gradually losing its

market shares over the years. It

went down from a strong 15.2% in

2008 to 6.6% by the end of 2012.

In 2012, Maldives received a total

of 62,782 tourists from Italy,

which was 24.4% less than the

83,328 tourists who visited during

the year 2011.

The monthly performance of Italian market is presented in Figure 14. Although Italian arrivals to the Maldives

have slowed down considerably over the years, the monthly pattern from the market remained consistent. The

most noticeable change from this market during the five years is the performance from February to March

during the year 2012. While arrivals from Italy have been recorded to register a sharp increment from

February to March, in 2012, arrivals declined steadily from after the month of January till June to reach its

minimum. Over the years, Italian market performs at its best during the first quarter of the year. The month of

March is recorded to be the peak month for Italian arrivals during the years 2008, 2009 and 2010. And in 2011

and 2012, peak month was the month of January. Weakest performance from Italian market to the Maldives is

observed during the second quarter of the year with the month of June having the lowest count in arrivals from

Italy.


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6. France

Figure 15: Growth & Market Share of France, 2008 - 2012

Figure 16: Monthly Arrivals of French Market, 2008- 2012

The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) ranks France as the world’s fifth most important

outbound tourism market by expenditure. However, it is reported that recently, many French people have cut

their holiday expenditure by travelling closer to home, reducing the number of holidays they have in a year, or

shortening the length of stay. The European Travel Monitor reported that in 2012, the growth of outbound

travel from France to be ± 0%.

During the last five years, tourist

arrivals to the Maldives from

France increased at an annual

average rate of 4.7%. The French

market, which is one of the few

markets that stood firm and posted

positive growths during the world

economic recession period, 2008-

2009, registered a decline during

the year 2012. Although the market

has shown positive growths over the

years, its market share has dropped

considerably, from 7% in 2008 to

5.9% by end 2012. The Maldives

received a total of 56,775 tourists

from France in 2012, registering a

negative growth of 4.9%. French

market was the 6th largest market to

the Maldives in 2012.

As with other European markets,

the French market is at its peak

during the first quarter of the year.

The monthly arrival trends of

French market to the Maldives from

2008 to 2012 is presented in Figure

16.

A uniform pattern is displayed from the market over the last five years. French arrivals start increasing from the

month of September, grows steadily till February to reach its peak. After the month of February, arrival from

France slows down and declines gradually to hit the lowest in June.


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7. Japan

Figure 17: Growth & Market Share of Japan, 2008 - 2012

Figure 18: Monthly Arrivals of Japanese Market, 2008 - 2012

The Japanese outbound travel market is said to have performed well in 2012 with double digit growth rates.

According to the Asian Travel Monitor 2012, Japan has staged a remarkable recovery with nearly 14% growth

in 2012. Japanese are expected to remain fairly positive about their travel plans hence the upward trend is

anticipated to sustain.

The Japanese market has been an

important source market to the

Maldives over the years. While

the market continued to be the

number one market to the

Maldives from Asia region, Japan

was also among top five markets

to the Maldives till 2007. The

market started deteriorating since

late 90s, posting negative growth

rates and declining market shares.

Over the last five years, with an

average annual growth rate of -

2.3%, the market share declined

from 5.6% in 2008 to 3.8% by

end 2012. With a total of 36,438

tourists, Japan was the 7th largest

market to the Maldives in 2012.

The consistency in monthly

performance from the Japanese

market was maintained over the

last five years. Contrary to the

European markets, the Japanese

market performs best during the

third quarter of the year. The peak

month has shifted from September

to August since 2011. Japanese arrivals slow down during the second quarter of the year with the month of

May being recorded as the lowest month for this market.


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8. Switzerland

Figure 19: Growth & Market Share of Switzerland, 2008 -

2012

Figure 20: Monthly Arrivals of Swiss Market, 2008 - 2012

The Swiss outbound travel market recorded a significant positive growth of 10% in 2012. Among all European

markets, the Swiss market showed the second best growth rate in 2012 as per European Travel Monitor 2012.

Switzerland is and important market for the Maldives, and has been among the top ten generating markets to the

Maldives over the years. The market grew at an average rate of 3.5% over the last decade, from 2002 to 2012.

Switzerland was the 8th largest

market to the Maldives in 2012.

This market has maintained its

position over the last five years.

Although a slight decline in

market share was recorded from

2008 to 2012, tourist arrivals

from Switzerland have been

increasing steadily over the

years with a five year annual

average growth rate of 6.4%. At

the end of 2012, the Maldives

received a total of 35,457

tourists from Switzerland, which

was an increase of 9.1%

compared with that of 2011. The

market share also registered an

increase of 0.2% in 2012.

The best performance from

Swiss market is seen during the

first and fourth quarter of the

year. While the month of

November was the peak month

for arrivals from Switzerland to

the Maldives till 2011, Swiss

arrivals topped during the month

of April in 2012. With weaker

performance during second and

third quarter of the year, the

month of June is recorded to be

the lowest month for Swiss

tourists to the Maldives during

the last five years.


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9. India

Figure 21: Growth & Market Share of India, 2008 - 2012

Figure 22: Monthly Arrivals of Indian Market, 2008 - 2012

The Indian market remained at

9th position at the end of 2012.

The Indian market to the

Maldives has been very stable

over the last five years. In 2008

the market share was 2.4%,

although arrivals declined the

following year, the market share

remained constant at 2.4%. In

2010, a strong growth of 62.5%

was registered from the Indian

market increasing its market

share to 3.3%. The market share

remained at 3.3% over the last

three years. While in 2011 an

increase of 20.3% was registered

from this market, in 2012 the

growth was 2.4% with 31,721

tourists from India.

The monthly trends of Indian

arrivals to the Maldives are

presented in figure 19. The

Indian market is seen

performing well during the last

quarter of the year. Although no

uniform pattern is seen from this

market, arrivals from India peak

The number of Indian outbound tourists continue to rise year on year. In percentage terms, India is said to be

the fastest growing outbound tourism market in the world, and in terms of numbers, the second fastest after

China. In 2012, a 5% growth in Indian outbound travel market is expected. India was the 9th most tourist

generating market to the Maldives among all and 3rd from the Asia region in 2012.

during the month of May and December. Lowest month for the Indian market has varied over the years.

While in 2008, September was the lowest performing month, 2009 and 2011 the month of August was the

lowest month and in 2010 and 2012 March was recorded to be the lowest month.


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10. Korea

Figure 23: Growth & Market Share of Korea, 2008- 2012

Figure 24: Monthly Arrivals of Korean Market, 2008 - 2012

South Korea, officially known as the Republic of Korea generated around 9.2 million tourists into the Asia and

the Pacific destinations in 2012. According to data from PATA (Pacific Asia Travel Association), arrivals

from the Korean market across Asian destinations increased by 12% in 2012. A Korean arrival worldwide is

expected to have an increase of 6.7% during the year 2012.

With a total of 23,933 tourists,

Korea remained as the tenth

largest market to the Maldives at

the end of 2012. Although the

Korean market registered

negative growths in 2008, 2009

and in 2012, five year annual

average growth rate of the

market was recorded to be 5.4%

which accounts for the strong

growth seen during 2010. The

market share has also registered

a significant drop over the last

five years, from 3.1% in 2008 to

2.5% at the end of 2012.

The monthly arrival pattern of

the Korean market is presented

in Figure 21. As shown in the

graph, unlike all other major

markets to the Maldives, the

Korean market performance is at

its best during the month of May

and October. While over the last

five years, highest performance

is recorded during the last

quarter of the year, arrivals from

Korea is very low during the

first quarter.


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SECTION 3: ECONOMIC INDICATORS

Tourism Contribution to the Economy

Figure 25: GDP Contribution by Major Economic

Sectors of the Maldives, 2012 While Construction, Manufacturing, Electricity & Water all together contributed 17% to GDP, Government Administration contributed 11%. Fisheries and Agriculture shared only 3% of total GDP of the country. Other Services include Real Estate, Wholesale & Retail Trade, Education, Health, Financial Services, Business Services and Social Services, which all together sums up 23% of the GDP in 2012. With the increase in tourism supply and

demand, the tourism contribution to GDP

has increased at an average rate of 5.2%

over the last five years. With the decline in

tourist arrivals in 2009 due to the World

economic crisis which started in late 2008

Table 9: Tourism Contribution to GDP, 2008-2012 (Million Rufiyaa, at 2003 Constant Prices)

and continued through 2009, the total GDP along with tourism contribution declined during the year 2009 (refer

Table 10). The following year 2010, with a 15% increase in tourism contribution to GDP in terms of earnings,

the percentage share of tourism contribution to GDP increased to 27.9%. In 2011, the share of tourism

contribution to GDP further increased to 28.5%. However, in 2012 although the industry managed an increase

in tourism contribution to GDP in terms of currency earned, the percentage share registered a decline of 0.8%.

Source: Department of National Planning Note: _/ Revised, _// Revised Estimates, _/// Provisional Estimates

Tourism continues to be the largest economic activity and the main source of foreign exchange earnings in the

country. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contribution by major economic sectors in 2012 is presented in Figure

25. As seen from the graph, tourism was the main contributor to GDP during the year with 28%. The next

economic sector competing closest with tourism to GDP in 2012 was Transport and Communication with 18%.


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Table 10: Tourism Revenue and Tax, 2008-2012 (Million Rufiyaa)

Source: Ministry of Finance and Treasury

Maldives Inland Revenue Authority

Note: _/ Revised

Tourism Revenue includes earnings received from Goods and Service Tax from the Tourism Sector (T-

GST), Tourist Bed-night Tax, Tourism Land Rent and Lease Period Extension Fee. While the resort lease

rent formula was revised in 2011 from a bed capacity based rent to a land based rent where US$ 8 is charged

per square meter of the island, the T-GST rate was increased from 3.5% in 2011 to 6% starting from January

2012.

With the changes brought to the tourism lease rent formula and introduction of T-GST, a huge increase in

tourism revenue was recorded in 2011, which was also reflected in the total government revenue and the

trend continued through 2012. As seen from Table 11, while the government revenue in 2011 was 9,172.10

Million Rufiyaa, 36% of which was revenue generated from tourism. And in 2012, the total Government

Revenue stood at 9,366.50 Million Rufiyaa, out of which 3,574.02 was tourism contribution.

Table 11: Tourism Receipts, 2008-2012 (Million US Dollars)

Source: Maldives Monetary Authority Maldives Customs Services

Note: _/ Revised Estimates based on GST data from MIRA

Tourism Receipts, the expenditure made by tourists in the Maldives, during their stay, have been increasing

steadily over the last five years except for 2009 which reflects the global financial crisis during the period

2008 to 2009.

In 2010, tourism receipts recorded a robust growth of 16.3% in comparison to the negative growth of 2009.

While in 2011, growth rate was moderate at 9%, Maldives received a total of 1,867.89 Million US Dollars

as tourism receipts. At the end of 2012, with 1,873.36 Million US Dollars, receipts recorded an increase of

0.29%.

Year Tourism Receipts Growth Rate (%) Exports, FOB Imports, CIF

2008 1,558.50 _/ 2.90 125.87 1,382.11

2009 1,472.70 _/ -5.51 76.37 962.53

2010 1,712.89 _/ 16.31 73.91 1,090.86

2011 1,867.89 _/ 9.05 114.81 1,328.55

2012 1,873.36 0.29 161.03 1,548.94

Tourism Revenue

Land Rent

Tourist

Bed-night

Tax

Tourism Goods

& Service Tax

(T-GST)

Lease Period

Extension

Fee

2008 6,939.30 - 566.50 - - 1,969.70 28.4

2009 5,313.30 - 531.41 - - 1,429.81 26.9

2010 6,392.40 - 594.36 _/ - - 1,713.86 _/ 26.8

2011 9,172.10 _/ 1,202.50 750.74 _/ 836.52 511.26 3,301.01 _/ 36.0

2012 9,366.50 1,034.24 804.72 1,566.35 168.71 3,574.02 38.2

% S hare of Tourism

Revenue in Total

Government Revenue

Total

Government

Revenue

Year Total

Tourism

Revenue


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Table 12: Government Expenditure on Tourism, 2008-2012 (Million Rufiyaa)

Source: Ministry of Finance and Treasury Note: _/ Revised Figures

In contrast to the tourism revenue, the Tourism Expenditure has been declining over the years. Tourism

expenditure refers to the expenditure made on tourism from the central government budget. Table 12 presents

the tourism expenditure in relation to total government expenditure from 2008 to 2012. As seen from the

table although the total government expenditure has been increasing steadily, the expenditure made on

tourism has declined considerably. In 2012, the total government expenditure was recorded to be 14.2 billion

Rufiyaa, out of which only 47.3 million was spent on tourism

Year

% Share of Tourism

Expenditure

2008 10,342.40 93.30 0.9

2009 11,104.30 78.50 _/ 0.7

2010 10,996.40 46.90 _/ 0.4

2011 12,663.70 _/ 33.70 _/ 0.3

2012 14,215.90 47.30 0.3

Government Expenditure Tourism Expenditure

Figure 26: Tourism Revenue & Expenditure, 2008-2012


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SECTION 4: AIRLINE STATISTICS

Traffic by International Carriers

Table 13: Passenger Arrivals by Type of International Carriers 2008-2012

At the end of 2012, over 1.2 million international visitor arrivals were recorded for the Maldives. This

include international passengers arrived at both Ibrahim Nasir International Airport and Gan International

Airport. Out of the 1.2 million passengers, 985,672 arrived by scheduled flight, which was a 2.8% decline

compared with the scheduled passengers of 2011. While the scheduled passengers declined, charter

passengers increased by two folds. With a total of 180,802, the charter sector recorded an increase of 53.7%

in 2012. However, share of scheduled carriers have increased and charters declined during the past 5 years.

Source: Department of Civil Aviation

Table 14: Passenger Arrivals by Domestic Carriers at Ibrahim Nasir International

Airport, 2007-2011

Table 14 shows traffic by domestic carriers at Ibrahim Nasir International Airport. The Maldivian Air Taxi

(MAT) shut down its operations in 2012, which resulted in a dramatic decline of 63.3% in domestic flight

movements during the year. The new airline, Fly Me, which commenced its operations in 2011, recorded a

huge increase in their movements, from 834 to 3,724. The Island Aviation Service’s flight Maldivian, also

registered an increase in its movements as well as the number of passengers carried in.

With the opening of new domestic airports, sea plan operations have declined in 2012. While MAT shut down

its operations, the Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) movements were reduced by more than half in 2012.


Traffic by Domestic Carriers

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Arrivals % Share Arrivals % Share Arrivals % Share Arrivals % Share Arrivals % Share

Scheduled 694,718 80.8 696,925 83.8 837,027 83.0 1,013,652 89.6 985,672 84.5

Charter 164,587 19.2 134,999 16.2 171,716 17.0 117,671 10.4 180,802 15.5

Total 859,305 100.0 831,924 100.0 1,008,743 100.0 1,131,323 100.0 1,166,474 100.0

Type of Carrier

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Operator

No. of

Movements

(Take off /

Landing)

Passenger

In

No. of

Movements

(Take off /

Landing)

Passenger

In

No. of

Movements

(Take off /

Landing)

Passenger

In

No. of

Movements

(Take off /

Landing)

Passenger

In

No. of

Movements

(Take off /

Landing)

Passenger

In

Domestic

Island Aviation Services 9,311 90,557 8,621 114,069 7,955 127,813 10,369 154,785 11,088 170,597

Fly Me 834 12,446 3,724 61,063

Maldivian Air Taxi 39,570 204,413 38,256 196,775 41,668 216,593 43,558 188,797 - -

Mega Maldives - - - - 2 52 28 485 4 199

T rans Maldivian Airways (Scheduled) 1,538 21,408 328 4,145 - - - - - -

T rans Maldivian Airways 25,856 101,624 24,802 93,614 34,392 157,617 44,989 208,567 21,703 166,256

Other Domestic * - - - - 2,214 - 440 17 240 44

Total 76,275 418,002 72,007 408,603 86,231 502,075 100,218 565,097 36,759 398,159


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Table 15: Traffic by International Carriers – Scheduled, 2008-2012

In 2012, the scheduled flight movements recorded a negative growth of 5.7% along with it declining the number

of passengers arrived from these flights. While most of the scheduled airlines recorded declines in their

movements in 2012, Bangkok Airways, Singapore Airlines and Mega Maldives registered increased

movements. From the scheduled sector, while Jet Air Fly and Shangai Airways stopped its operation in 2012,

the Eithad Airways and China Southern Airlines operated as Charters in 2012.

From the charter market, while some major charters, such as Transaero Airlines and China Southern Airlines

started operating scheduled flights, others, such as Monarch Airlines, Atlant Soyuz and Belair stopped its

operation in 2011. New charters include Hongkong Airways, Korean Air and Sichuan Airlines.


International Scheduled Carriers

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Operator

No. of

Movements

(Take off /

Landing)

Passenger

In

No. of

Movements

(Take off /

Landing)

Passenger

In

No. of

Movements

(Take off /

Landing)

Passenger

In

No. of

Movements

(Take off /

Landing)

Passenger

In

No. of

Movements

(Take off /

Landing)

Passenger

In

Aeroflot 26 2,492 36 2,981 38 3,431 214 19,414 216 22,108

Air Berlin - - 144 16,019 224 25,948 162 19,070 66 6,480

Austrian Airlines 42 3,342 44 3,794 48 5,146 74 7,086 68 7,023

Bangkok Airways 256 8,872 210 8,569 224 8,302 330 11,523 418 12,985

British Airways - - 58 3,325 308 26,336 314 28,451 302 26,890

China Eastern Airlines 217 7,690 - - 134 6,387 405 19,419 238 10,766

China Southern Airlines - - - - - - 180 25,655 - -

Condor 252 27,949 254 30,364 260 30,317 258 30,149 262 29,553

Emirates 1,234 128,053 1,232 127,357 1,948 172,016 2,208 194,831 2,194 214,761

Etihad Airways - - - - - - 122 5,750 - -

Eurofly 522 52,787 506 45,700 84 8,595 - - - -

Hainan Airlines - - - - - - 30 2,967 - -

Indian Airlines 1,326 63,836 1,234 52,203 1,274 56,701 1,404 57,137 1,364 53,383

Jet Air Fly - - - - 10 281 72 1,408 - -

Jazeera Airways 30 498 102 12,438 - - - - - -

L. T . U 258 29,896 - - - - - - - -

Lauda Air - Italy / Livingston 138 13,209 - - - - - - - -

Malaysia Airlines 422 27,162 441 35,811 588 46,021 732 46,950 732 35,081

Maldivian 991 25,028 2,082 48,923 2,665 61,888 1,574 31,017 1,308 28,334

Mega Maldives - - - - - - 242 19,127 804 78,856

Meridiana Fly - - - - 326 28,387 344 29,965 146 15,491

Mihin Lanka 116 4,603 - - 26 1,828 378 22,246 2 91

Oman Air - - 76 1,845 416 8,785 490 17,049 482 21,237

Qatar Airways 732 62,263 772 59,411 1,096 64,019 1,462 79,510 1,460 77,800

Shangai Airlines - - - - 62 5,938 44 3,009 - -

Singapore Airlines 735 83,569 667 80,375 731 82,774 976 103,327 1,334 124,837

Srilankan Airlines 2,252 153,469 2,623 167,810 2,738 193,927 3,642 208,324 3,540 219,996

Transaero Airlines - - - - - - 222 30,268 - -

Srilankan Airlines (Cargo) 4 0 - - - - - - - -

Expo Aviation (Cargo) 440 0 374 0 424 0 400 - 412 0

Schedule Total 9,993 694,718 10,855 696,925 13,624 837,027 16,279 1,013,652 15,348 985,672


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Table 16: Traffic by International Carriers – Chartered, 2008-2012


The charter sector registered a huge increase of 20.8% in their movements to the Maldives during 2012. With

this increase in flight movements, a total of 180,802 passengers visited the Maldives in 2012, recording a growth

of 53.7% compared with 2011.China Southern, which started as a charter in 2010, operated scheduled flight

during the year 2011 and again in 2012 was changed back to a charter.

International Charter Carriers

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Operator

No. of

Movements

(Take off /

Landing)

Passenger

In

No. of

Movements

(Take off /

Landing)

Passenger

In

No. of

Movements

(Take off /

Landing)

Passenger

In

No. of

Movements

(Take off /

Landing)

Passenger

In

No. of

Movements

(Take off /

Landing)

Passenger

In

Air Italy 8 925 72 7,313 54 5,187 24 2,441 - -

Alitalia - - - - - - 4 480 38 3,992

Atlant Soyuz 34 2,927 49 4,272 - - - - - -

Belair 78 5,899 64 4,882 - - - - - -

Blue Panorama Airlines 96 9,339 - - - - - - - -

Britannia Airways/Thomson Fly 76 9,106 238 27,690 244 28,549 242 28,356 - -

Cathay Pacific - - - - - - - - 6 616

China Southern Airlines - - - - 206 22,391 - - 164 25,192

Condor 24 781 - - - - - - - -

Edelweiss 158 18,956 174 19,467 194 18,659 182 19,398 182 19,873

Etihad Airways - - - - - - - - 732 37,527

First Choice 180 21,406 - - - - - - - -

Hainan Airlines - - - - - - - - 72 5,973

Hongkong Airways - - - - - - 72 7,965 32 3,296

Kingfisher Airlines - - - - - - 2 2 - -

Korean Air - - - - 84 8,602 42 5,323 - -

Kras Air 131 13,463 - - - - - - - -

Mega Maldives - - - - - - 53 2,885 8 385

Monarch Airlines 190 30,243 109 17,058 88 13,411 - - - -

Neos Spa 82 9,099 160 18,508 190 21,477 208 23,676 114 12,100

Sichuan Airlines - - - - - - 94 9,338 94 11,120

Star Airlines/XL Airways 110 16,000 101 12,628 112 15,608 92 13,701 - -

Swiss Air - - - - - 80 6 87 - -

Thomson Fly - - - - - - - - 142 16,935

Transaero Airlines 122 15,406 124 16,520 210 27,299 - - 196 26,188

Travel Services 8 410 - - - - - - - -

Tuifly Nordic 10 1,394 - - - - - - - -

Ukraine International - - - - 8 237 4 152 2 17

Volare 60 4,070 - - - - - - - -

Xl Airways - - - - - - - - 62 7,638

Other Internationals 2,141 5,163 1,836 6,661 1,846 10,216 2,367 3,867 2,254 9,950

Charter Total 3,508 164,587 2,927 134,999 3,236 171,716 3,392 117,671 4,098 180,802


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Global Forecasts, 2013

Table 18: Maldives Tourism Forecasts, 2013

Source: World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Adapted from UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, January 2013 edition


SECTION 5: TOURISM FORECASTS

During the first quarter of the year 2013, with an increase of 14.5%, nearly 384 thousand tourists have visited

the Maldives. Hence, it is expected, that by the end of the year, 2013, arrivals to the Maldives will grow at a

steady rate of 11.8% reaching a million for the first time.

With three new resorts expected to open and during the next half of the year, the total number of resorts and

hotels will increase to 127 along with it increasing the bed capacity. While average stay is expected to have a

slight decline of -0.1%, average occupancy rate for the year is anticipated to increase from 70.4% in 2012 to

81.6% by end 2013.

Following three years of recovery and healthy growth in international arrivals, the United Nations World

Tourism Organization (UNWTO) expects arrival worldwide continue to grow at +3% to +4% in 2013.

Region wise, Asia and the Pacific is expected to lead with an expected growth between +5% and +6%. While

arrivals to Africa is expected to grow by +4% to +6%, arrival growth for Americas is projected between +3%

and +4%. For Europe, arrival growth is expected to be slightly below the results of 2012, at +2% to +3%. For

the Middle East region, the projected growth rate is between 0% and +5% (refer Table 18)

Table 17: Global Arrival Forecasts, 2013

Maldives Tourism Forecasts

Real

year, change (in %)2013

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 * Projection between (in %)

Europe 0.5 -4.9 3.0 6.1 3.3 +2 and +3

Asia & the Pacific 1.2 -1.6 13.2 6.4 6.8 +5 and +6

Americas 2.7 -4.7 6.4 4.0 3.7 +3 and +4

Africa 3.4 3.4 8.5 -1.1 6.3 +4 and +6

Middle East 20.1 -5.1 13.5 -6.7 -4.9 +0 and +5

World 2.1 -3.8 6.5 4.7 3.8 +3 and +4

Real Projections

2012 2013 (end Apr) 2013

Tourist Arrivals (000's) 958 384 1,071

% Growth 2.9 14.5 11.8

Average Stay (days) 6.7 6.6 6.6

Tourist Bed nights (000's) 6,451 2,537 7,039

Occupancy rate (%) 70.4 81.4 81.6

No. of Resorts / Hotels 124 124 127

Bed Capacity (end year total , resorts/hotels) 24,516 24,604 24,904


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Table 19: Resort / Hotel Projects Underway

Island Facility Type / Batch Lease Holder Leased Date Beds

Estimated

O pening

Date

Mathi Uthuru (Upper North Province) 2,450

Haa Alif Atoll 400

1 Berinmadhoo ResortMr. Franchin Guiseppe, Polverara,

Italy4-Dec-12 NA Dec-2015

2 Kelaa Reef Resort Hamid Ismail, H. Hirifushi, Male' 7-Oct-08 200 NA

3 NaridhooPhase II- 2006- Rent Open

/ ResortMr. Ali Zahir, H. Iruvelige, Male' 15-Nov-06 100 NA

4 Uligamu MTDC Islands / City HotelMaldives Tourism Development

Corporation PLC27-Feb-07 100 NA

Haa Dhaal Atoll 1,450

5 Hanimaadhoo Airport HotelAirport HotelMs. Fathimath Thasleema, M.

Maafannu Villa18-Jun-07 200 NA

6 Hondaafushi 11 Islands 2004 / Resort Mr. Abdulla Ali, H. Girithereyge 5-May-05 200 NA

7 KudamuraidhooPhase I- 2006- Rent

Controlled / ResortJH Resorts Pvt Ltd 25-Jun-06 250 NA

8 Naagoashi MTDC Islands / ResortMaldives Tourism Development

Corporation PLC17-Sep-06 600 Dec-2014

9 Nolhivaranfaru Hotel + Training ResortMs. Aishath Shaugee, Ma. Light

Corner, Male'3-Dec-08 200 NA

Shaviyani Atoll 600

10 Dholhiyadhoo 11 Islands 2004 / ResortMr. Mohamed Latheef, H.

Baraboamaage5-May-05 200 Jun-2014

11 GaakoshibeePhase II- 2006- Rent

Controlled / Resort

Mr. Hussain Waheed,

Huvandhumaage, Sh. Foakaidhoo24-Aug-06 200 Jun-2014

12 KanbaalifaruPhase II- 2006- Rent

Controlled / ResortMr. Ali Shareef, Ma. Anaa Villa 31-Aug-06 200 NA

Uthuru Province (North Province) 4,090

Noon Atoll 980

13 Dhigurah Resort Wego Maldives Pvt Ltd 19-Jan-12 NA NA

14 Ekulhivaru MTDC Islands / ResortMaldives Tourism Development

Corporation PLC17-Sep-06 180 NA

15 Fushivelaavaru Housing Fund Projects Gladonia Maldives Pvt Ltd 8-May-10 100 Dec-2013

16 HuvandhumaavattaruTourist Establishments with

Airports - with Maafaru

Noonu Hotels & Resort

Development Pvt Ltd8-Jan-08 200 NA

17 MaafaruHotel - with Maafaru

Airport

Noonu Hotels & Resort

Development Pvt Ltd8-Jan-08 200 NA

18 Maavelaavaru 11 Islands 2004 / Resort Athama Investments Pvt Ltd 5-May-05 100 Jul-2014

19 Raafushi Housing Fund Projects Exotic Propert ies Pvt Ltd 13-Dec-10 100 NA

20 Randheli 11 Islands 2004 / Resort I & T Management Pvt.Ltd. 22-Aug-06 100 Apr-2014


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Table 19: (continued…)


Estimated

O pening

Date

Raa Atoll 1,710

21 Dhigali New Resorts with Transport

Network projectsTrinus-CAE Holdings Pvt Ltd 19-Oct-11 50 NA

22 Eththigili Resort Amin Construction Pvt. Ltd. 5-Jan-08 200 NA

23 Furaveri ReortMr. Ahmed Ibrahim Didi, 7-A, Ma

Niyaz Villa, Male'6-Feb-12 440 Jan-2016

24 Ifuru Airport + Transit Hotel Ifuru Investment Pvt Ltd 25-May-11 NA NA

25 KudakurathuNew Resorts with Transport

Network projectsDheebaja Investment Pvt Ltd 1-Jun-11 480 NA

26 LundhufushiPhase I- 2006- Rent Open /

ResortSilver T ides Pvt Ltd 9-Jul-06 40 NA

27 Maamigili Resort Ahmed Waheed, G. Vaffushi, Male' 2-Feb-11 200 Jun-2014

28 Maamunagau Resort Cocoon Investment Pvt. Ltd 14-Jul-11 150 NA

29 MaanenfushiPhase II- 2006- Rent Open

/ Resort

Ms. Nasra Abdul Sattar, M.

Maavina, Male'3-Sep-06 150 NA

30 MadivaafaruYacht Marina - with Ifuru

AirportIfuru Investment Pvt Ltd 25-May-11 NA NA

31 Muravandhoo Resort - with Ifuru Airport Ifuru Investment Pvt Ltd 25-May-11 NA NA

Baa Atoll 700

32 FinolhasTourist Establishments with

Airports - Dharavandhoo

Coastline Hotels and Resorts Pvt

Ltd9-Dec-09 200 Dec-2014

33 KanufushiResort - with Fuvahmulah

airportAhmed Shiyam, H. Vaaly Villa 20-Jan-11 200 NA

34 Muthaafushi Resort - with Fuvahmulah

airportAhmed Shiyam, H. Vaaly Villa 20-Jan-11 100 NA

35 Vakkaru ResortAbul Sattar hassan, H. Millanium,

Male'25-Feb-08 200 NA

Lhaviyani Atoll 700

36 Hudhufushi ResortMr. Abdul Rauf, M. Snow Rose,

Muiveyo Magu9-Oct-00 400 NA

37 KanifushiPhase II- 2006- Rent

Controlled / Resort

Mr. Mohamed Nasheedh, H.

Fodhdhooge14-Sep-06 300 Mar-2015

Medhu Uthuru Province (North Central Province) 1,016

Male ' (Capital) 200

38 Male' Hotel Hotel Male' Investment Pvt Ltd 28-Oct-07 200 NA

Kaaf Atoll 400

39 Dhifushi Falhu Reef Resort Hamid Ismail, H. Hirifushi, Male' 22-Jun-08 200 NA

40 Kuda Villigili Resort Kudaviligili Development Pvt Ltd 8-Jun-10 200 NA

41 Lagoon 17 (The Ocean Flower)Laggoon Resorts / Lagoon

DevelopmentsDutch Docklands Maldives Pvt Ltd 27-Jan-11 NA NA


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Estimated

O pening

Date

42 Lagoon 19 (white Lagoon)Laggoon Resorts / Lagoon


43 Lagoon 37 (Amillarah)Laggoon Resorts / Lagoon


44 Lagoon 7 (Green Star)Laggoon Resorts / Lagoon


45 Lagoon 9 (Golf Course)Laggoon Resorts / Lagoon


46 Thanburudhoo Resort Sifainge Walfre company pvt ltd 13-Aug-12 NA NA

Alif Alif Atoll 0

Alif Dhaal Atoll 0

Vaav Atoll 416

47 FoththeyoNew Resorts with Transport

Network projects

Maldives T ransport & Contracting

Company Plc5-May-10 416 NA

Medhu Province (Central Province) 472

Meem Atoll 60

48Dhekunu Boduveli,

Gasveli, Kudausfushi

Phase II- 2006- Rent Open

/ Resort

Mr. Mohamed Manik, M. Villa

Dhashuge3-Sep-06 60 NA

Faaf Atoll 0

Dhaal Atoll 412

49 DhooresNew Resorts with Transport

Network projectsVermillion International Pvt Ltd 26-May-11 240 Sep-2016

50 VohmuliNew Resorts with Transport

Network projectsResidency Resorts Male Pvt Ltd 19-May-10 172 Sep-2015

Medhu Dhekunu Province (South Central Province) 1,100

Thaa Atoll 300

51 ElaaPhase II- 2006- Rent

Controlled / Resort

Villa Shiping and Trading

Company Pvt Ltd19-Sep-06 NA NA

52 Kalhufahalafushi 11 Islands 2004 / Resort Asia Resorts Pvt Ltd 5-May-05 200 NA

53 Male'FushiPhase I- 2006- Rent

Controlled / Resort

I.V.P.L - Investment Ventures Pvt

Ltd2-Jul-06 100 Dec-2013

Laam Atoll 800

54 Bodufinolhu & GasgandufinolhuTraining Resort Premier Equity Pvt. Ltd 1-Dec-10 150 NA

55 Gan Hotel + Training Resort Premier Equity Pvt. Ltd 1-Dec-10 150 NA

56 Gan Medical Resort Medical ResortIsland Development Company

Pvt. Ltd 27-Jul-11 NA NA

57 Kadhdhoo Airport HotelMr. Ali Ibrahim, Finivaage, Adh.

Fenfushi14-Jun-07 200 NA

58 VadinolhuNew Resorts with Transport

Network projectsMaldives Dhoni Services 31-Mar-10 300 Jun-2015


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Source: Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Revised on May 2013



Estimated

O pening

Date

Mathi Dhekunu Province (Upper South Province) 1,352

Gaaf Alif Atoll 698

59 DhigurahResort - with Kooddoo

AirportBonaventure (Maldives) Pvt .Ltd 10-Jul-11 100 NA

60 Havoddaa Resort Crystal Plaza Resort Pvt Ltd 14-Jan-13 NA NA

61 Kondeymatheelaabadhu MTDC Islands / ResortMaldives Tourism Development

Corporation PLC17-Sep-06 100 NA

62 MaanagalaNew Resorts with Transport

Network projectsTrinus-CAE Holdings Pvt Ltd 19-Sep-11 50 NA

63 MaarehaaResort - with Maavaarulu

airportMoving International (Pvt). Ltd 10-Jul-11 NA NA

64 MahadhdhooPhase II- 2006- Rent Open

/ ResortMahahdhoo Investment Pvt Ltd 17-Aug-06 100 NA

65 MunandhuvaaPhase I- 2006- Rent Open /

ResortClear Sand Pvt Ltd 18-Jun-06 48 NA

66 Vodamulaa MTDC Islands / ResortMaldives Tourism Development

Corporation PLC27-Mar-08 300 NA

Gaaf Dhaal Atoll 654

67 GazeeraPhase I- 2006- Rent Open /

ResortGazeera Pvt. Ltd. 22-Jun-06 44 NA

68 Kaadedhdhoo City Hotel Airport Hotel Dream Ocean Holidays Pvt. Ltd. 1-Jul-07 200 NA

69 KaishidhooPhase II- 2006- Rent Open

/ ResortKaishidhoo Resorts Pvt Ltd 3-Sep-06 60 NA

70 Konotta 11 Islands 2004 / Resort Crystal Lagoon Resorts Pvt Ltd 5-May-05 100 Dec-2013

71 Lonudhuahuttaa 11 Islands 2004 / ResortOne and Half Degree Maldives

Pvt. Ltd5-May-05 100 NA

72 VatavarrehaaPhase I- 2006- Rent

Controlled / ResortYacht T ours Maldives Pvt Ltd 26-Jun-06 150 Mar-2016

Dekunu Province (South Province) 220

Gnaviyani Atoll 120

73 Fuvahmulah city hotel City HotelOne and Half Degree Maldives

Pvt. Ltd2-Jun-06 120 NA

Seenu Atoll 100

74 Hankede City Hotel Dollarton Pte. Ltd 9-Apr-06 100 Mar-2016

Total 10,700


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SECTION 6: OTHER TABLES

Table 20: Bed Capacity of Resorts and Distance from Airport, 2008-2012

Name of the ResortAtoll & Island

Name

A irpo rt

D is ta nc e

(Km )

Ye a r o f

Init ia l

Ope ra t io n

Init ia l

B e d

C a pa c ity

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

1 Adhaaran Club Rannaalhi K. Rannalhi 34.0 1978 34 256 256 256 256 256

2 Adhaaran Prest ige Vaadhu K. Vaadhu 8.0 1978 18 66 100 100 100 100

3 Adhaaran Select Hudhuranfushi K. Lhohifushi 22.5 1979 40 354 354 354 354 354

4 Adhaaran Select Meedhupparu R. Meedhupparu 130.3 2000 430 470 470 470 470 470

5 Alidhoo Island Resort H.A. Alidhoo 300.0 2007 66 200 200 200 200 200

6 Alimatha Aquatic Resort V. Alimatha 48.0 1975 20 260 260 260 260 312

7 Amari Addu Maldives S. Herethere 480.0 2007 106 546 546 546 546 546

8 Anantara Kihavah Villas B. Kihavah Haruvalhi 125.0 2010 110 - - 110 110 164

9 Anantara Resort & Spa Maldives K. Dhigufinolhu 40.0 1980 24 220 220 220 220 220

10 Angaaga Island Resort A.Dh. Angaga 85.0 1989 100 140 140 140 140 140

11 Angsana Resort & Spa Maldives - Ihuru K. Ihuru 17.0 1978 20 90 90 90 90 90

12 Angsana Resort and Spa Maldives - Velavaru Dh. Velavaru 125.0 1998 50 168 236 236 236 236

13 Asdhu Sun Island K. Asdhu 32.0 1981 36 60 60 60 60 60

14 Ayada Maldives G.Dh. Magudhdhuva 420.0 2011 200 - - - 200 200

15 Bandos Island Resort and Spa K. Bandos 8.0 1972 220 450 450 450 450 450

16 Banyan T ree Maldives Vabbinfaru K. Vabbinfaru 12.0 1977 24 96 96 96 96 96

17 Baros Maldives K. Baros 16.0 1973 56 150 150 150 150 150

18 Bathala Island Resort A.A. Bathala 48.3 1983 20 90 90 90 90 90

19 Biyaadhu Island Resort K. Biyaadhoo 18.0 1982 192 192 192 192 192 192

20 Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives A.Dh. Machchafushi 95.0 1992 96 128 224 224 224 224

21 Chaaya Island Dhonveli K. Kanuoiy Huraa 13.0 1981 20 292 296 296 296 296

22 Chaaya Lagoon Hakuraa Huraa M. Hakuraa Huraa 128.7 1999 72 160 160 160 160 160

23 Club Faru, Farukolhufushi K. Farukolhufushi 2.0 1973 112 304 304 304 304 304

24 Club Med Kanifinolhu K. Kanifinolhu 19.3 1978 18 444 444 448 448 448

25 Coco Palm Boduhithi K. Boduhithi 29.0 1979 50 206 206 206 206 206

26 Coco Palm Dhunikolhu B. Dhunikolhu 124.0 1998 192 200 200 200 200 200

27 Coco Privé Kuda Hithi Island K. Kudahithi 27.4 1984 12 14 14 14 14 14

28 Cocoa Island K. Makunufushi 30.0 1981 12 70 70 70 70 70

29 Conrad Maldives Rangali Island A.Dh. Rangalifinolhu 96.6 1992 80 304 304 304 304 304

30 Constance Halaveli Resort A.A. Halaveli 36.0 1982 30 112 172 172 172 172

31 Constance Moofushi Resort A.Dh. Moofushi 80.0 1990 84 124 124 124 220 220

32 Dhiggiri Tourist Resort V. Dhiggiri 32.0 1982 50 90 90 90 90 90

33 Diamonds Athuruga Beach and Water Villas A.Dh. Athurugau 90.0 1990 79 98 98 146 146 146

34 Dream Island Maldives, Villivaru K. Villivaru 29.0 1981 120 120 120 120 120 120

35 Dusit Thani Maldives B. Mudhdhoo 120.0 2012 20 - - - - 208


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Name

A irpo rt

D is ta nc e

(Km )

Ye a r o f

Init ia l

Ope ra t io n

Init ia l

B e d

C a pa c ity

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

36 Ellaidhu Tourist Resort A.A. Ellaidhoo 54.0 1985 32 224 224 224 224 224

37 Emboodhu Village K. Emboodhu 8.0 1979 44 236 236 236 236 236

38 Eriyadhu Island Resort K. Eriyadhu 40.0 1982 40 114 114 114 114 114

39 Fihalhohi Island Resort K. Fihaalhohi 28.0 1981 90 300 300 300 300 300

40 Filitheyo Island Resort F. Filitheyo 120.7 1999 250 250 250 250 250 250

41 Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa K. Kuda Huraa 12.9 1977 32 212 212 212 212 212

42 Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru B. Landaa Giraavaru 120.0 2006 206 206 206 206 206 206

43 Fun Island Resort K. Bodufinolhu 38.0 1980 44 200 200 200 200 200

44 Gangehi Island Resort A.A. Gangehi 77.2 1987 50 72 72 72 72 72

45 Gasfinolhu Island Resort K. Gasfinolhu 23.0 1980 18 80 80 80 80 80

46 Gili Lankanfushi K. Lankanfushi 9.7 1980 12 94 94 94 94 94

47 Giraavaru T ourist Resort K. Giraavaru 11.3 1980 40 132 132 132 132 132

48 Helengeli Island Resort K. Helengeli 46.7 1979 20 100 100 100 100 100

49 Hilton Maldives - Irufushi Resort & Spa N. Medhafushi 238.0 2008 200 300 390 442 442 442

50 Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives K. Kandoomafushi 27.4 1985 98 322 322 322 322 322

51 Holiday Island A.Dh. Dhiffushi 93.0 1994 284 284 284 284 284 284

52 Huvafenfushi K. Nakatchafushi 25.7 1979 80 102 102 102 102 102

53 Island Hideaway at Dhonakulhi Maldives, Spa Resort & MarinaH.A. Dhonakulhi 250.0 2005 50 90 90 90 90 90

54 Jumeirah Dhevanafushi G.A Meradhoo 400.0 2011 38 - - - 74 74

55 Jumeirah Vittaveli Island Resort at Bolifushi K. Bolifushi 12.0 1982 64 110 110 110 174 178

56 Kanuhura Lh. Kanuhuraa 125.5 1999 200 200 200 200 200 200

57 Kihaad Resort B. Kihaadhuffaru 104.6 1999 200 200 200 200 200 200

58 Komandoo Maldive Island Resort Lh. Komandoo 128.7 1998 90 120 120 120 120 120

59 Kudarah Island Resort A.Dh. Kudarah 88.5 1991 50 60 60 60 60 60

60 Kuramathi Tourist Resort A.A. Kuramathi 56.3 1977 48 580 580 580 580 580

61 Kuredhdhu Island Resort Lh. Kuredhdhu 128.7 1978 18 746 768 768 768 768

62 Kurumba Maldives K. Vihamanaafushi 3.2 1972 60 362 362 362 362 362

63 Lily Beach Resort A.Dh. Huvahendhoo 85.0 1994 168 170 250 250 250 250

64 Lux* Maldives A.Dh. Dhidhdhufinolhu 104.0 1988 180 394 394 394 394 394

65 Maayafushi Tourist Resort A.A. Maayafushi 63.0 1983 48 150 150 150 150 150

66 Madoogali Resort A.A. Madoogali 77.2 1989 70 112 112 112 112 112

67 Makunudhoo Island K. Makunudhu 38.6 1983 58 74 74 74 74 74

68 Medhufushi Island Resort M. Medhufushi 128.7 2000 240 240 240 240 240 240

69 Meeru Island Resort K. Meerufenfushi 37.0 1978 128 570 570 570 570 570

70 Mirihi Island Resort A.Dh. Mirihi 112.6 1989 36 72 72 72 72 72


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Source: Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture


Name

A irpo rt

D is ta nc e

(Km )

Ye a r o f

In it ia l

Ope ra t io n

Init ia l

B e d

C a pa c ity

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

71 Nika Island Resort A.A. Kudafolhudhu 69.2 1983 30 76 76 76 76 76

72 Niyama Dh. Olhuveli & Embudhufushi128.0 2012 56 - - - - 154

73 Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resort K. Olhuveli 51.5 1979 36 268 268 332 332 332

74 One & Only Reethi Rah, Maldives K. Medhufinolhu 64.4 1979 24 264 268 268 268 268

75 Palm Beach Island Lh. Madhiriguraidhoo 128.7 1999 200 228 248 248 248 248

76 Palm Tree Island K. Veligandu Huraa 27.0 1986 32 138 138 138 138 138

77 Paradise Island Resort & Spa K. Lankanfinolhu 9.6 1979 24 568 568 568 568 568

78 Park Hyatt Maldives, Hadaha G.A Hadahaa 405.0 2009 100 - 100 100 100 100

79 Ranveli Village A.Dh. Villingilivaru 77.0 1991 112 112 112 112 112 112

80 Reethi Beach Resort B. Fonimagoodhoo 104.6 1998 200 200 200 248 248 248

81 Rihiveli Beach Resort K. Mahaanaelhi Huraa 40.2 1980 40 100 100 100 100 100

82 Robinson Club Maldives G.A Funamauddua 400.0 2009 100 - 100 150 150 150

83 Royal Island B. Horubadhoo 110.0 2001 304 304 304 304 304 304

84 Shangri - La Villingili Resort & Spa S. Villingili 478.0 2009 284 - 284 284 284 284

85 Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Reosort & Spa K. Furanafushi 5.6 1973 112 312 312 312 312 312

86 Six Senses Laamu L. Olhuveli 260.0 2011 66 - - - 194 194

87 Soneva Fushi By Six Senses B. Kunfunadhoo 104.6 1983 50 130 130 130 130 130

88 Summer Island Village K. Ziyaaraifushi 35.0 1983 58 216 216 216 230 230

89 Sun Island Resort & Spa A.Dh. Nalaguraidhoo 99.8 1998 700 852 852 852 852 852

90 Taj Exortica Resort & Spa Maldives K. Embudhu Finolhu 12.9 1983 20 128 128 128 128 128

91 The Beach House at Iruveli Maldives H.A Manafaru 337.0 2007 100 142 142 166 166 166

92 The Residence Maldives G.A Falhumafushi 405.0 2012 108 - - - - 200

93 Thulhaagiri Island Resort K. Thulhaagiri 11.0 1980 44 138 172 172 172 172

94 Thundufushi Island Resort A.Dh. Thundufushi 80.5 1990 74 94 94 94 144 144

95 Twin Island Resort A.Dh. Maafushivaru 54.7 1991 60 98 98 98 98 98

96 Vakarufalhi Island Resort A.Dh. Vakarufalhi 90.0 1994 100 100 150 150 150 150

97 Velassaru Maldives K. Velassaru 11.3 1974 90 258 258 258 258 258

98 Velidhoo Island Resort A.A. Velidhoo 80.5 1989 22 200 200 200 200 200

99 Veligandu Island A.A. Veligandu 51.0 1984 34 148 148 148 148 148

100 Viceroy Maldives Sh. Vagaru 215.0 2012 97 - - - - 97

101 Vilamendhoo Island Resort A.Dh. Vilamendhoo 48.3 1994 200 282 282 282 368 368

102 Villu Reef Beach & Spa Resort Dh. Meedhuffushi 128.7 1998 136 156 200 200 200 200

103 Vivanta by Taj - Coral Reef, Maldives K. Hembadhoo 32.2 1982 68 132 124 124 124 124

104 W. Retreat & Spa Maldives A.A. Fesdhu 72.4 1982 90 164 164 164 164 164

105 Zitahli Resort & Spa, Kudafunafaru N. Kudafunafaru 180.0 2008 100 100 100 100 100 100

Total 19,860 20,942 21,342 22,120 22,889


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Table 21: Bed Capacity of Hotels, 2008-2012


Name of the HotelAtoll & Island

Name

A irpo rt

D is ta nc e

(Km )

Ye a r o f

In it ia l

Ope ra t io n

Init ia l

B e d

C a pa c ity

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

1 Central Hotel K. Male' 2.0 1998 82 82 82 82 82 82

2 Coral Hotel & Spa K. Male' 2.0 2006 77 77 77 77 81 81

3 Equator Village - Gan S. Gan 400.0 1992 60 156 156 156 156 156

4 Gan Island Retreat S. Gan 400.0 2011 100 - - - 100 100

5 Green Hotel L. Gan 260.0 2011 50 - - - 50 **

6 Hotel Octave K. Male' 2.0 2012 14 - - - - 28

7 Hulhule Island Hotel K. Hulhule' 0.0 2000 176 272 272 272 272 272

8 Hulhumale' Sunshine Hotel K. Hulhumale' 1.0 2010 30 - - 30 30 ***

9 Kam Hotel K. Male' 2.0 1994 58 24 24 24 24 54

10 Lucky Hiya Hotel K. Male' 2.0 2007 39 39 39 39 39 39

11 Marble Hotel K. Male' 2.0 2008 40 40 40 55 55 55

12 Mookai Hotel K. Male' 2.0 2000 102 102 102 102 102 102

13 Mookai Siutes K. Male' 2.0 2008 98 98 98 98 98 98

14 Nalahiya Hotel K. Male' 2.0 2007 84 84 84 84 84 84

15 Nasandhura Palace Hotel K. Male' 2.0 1981 60 62 - 36 36 36

16 Off Day Inn K. Male' 2.0 1999 30 30 30 30 30 30

17 Relax Inn K. Male' 2.0 1998 60 74 74 74 74 74

18 Riveries Diving Village L. Gan 260.0 2012 46 - - - - 46

19 The Boutique Inn at Villa Shabnamee K. Male' 2.0 2009 24 - 24 24 24 24

20 The Wave Hotel and Spa K. Male' 2.0 2008 32 32 32 32 32 32

21 Traders Hotel K. Male' 2.0 2009 78 - 234 234 234 234

Total 1,172 1,368 1,449 1,603 1,627

Note: ** License Cancelled *** Changed to a Guest House


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Table 22: Graduates from Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Studies

2008 - 2012

Source: Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Studies (FHTS)

Table 23: Inbound and Outbound Travel (Maldivians Only)

2008 - 2012

Source: Department of Immigration and Emigration

Table 24: Seasonal Variations of Tourist Arrivals (Seasonal Indices)

2008 - 2012


Full Time Courses Other Courses Grand

Year Male Female Total Male Female Total Total

2008 75 49 124 64 13 77 201

2009 48 15 63 95 54 149 212

2010 76 24 100 13 11 24 124

2011 65 20 85 16 52 68 153

2012 82 26 108 35 43 78 186

Total 346 134 480 223 173 396 876

Year Arrivals

%

change Departure

%

change

2008 121,287 20.6 123,008 20.8

2009 120,328 -0.8 121,464 -1.3

2010 129,286 7.4 129,608 6.7

2011 132,215 2.3 131,501 1.5

2012 137,706 4.2 139,210 5.9

Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecSeasonality

Ratio

2008 114 119 126 110 86 71 84 91 89 99 102 110 1.3

2009 108 103 109 100 76 64 78 92 89 110 109 115 1.2

2010 102 117 114 92 88 67 87 100 95 113 113 113 1.2

2011 102 113 104 103 83 72 93 99 93 117 110 110 1.2

2012 120 104 96 99 80 74 96 100 96 116 103 115 1.2


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Table 25: Tourist Arrivals and Market Share by Selected Markets

2008 - 2012

REGION / NATIO NALITY 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

EUROPE 497,560(72.8)

462,192(70.5)

505,421(63.8)

537,757(57.7)

517,809(54.0)

CENTRAL / EASTERN EUROPE 72,726(10.6)

62,849(9.6)

75,435(9.5)

95,247(10.2)

100,097(10.4)

Belarus 742(0.1)

812(0.1)

898(0.1)

1,161(0.1)

1,509(0.2)

Bulgaria 965(0.1)

902(0.1)

1,051(0.1)

1,368(0.1)

1,479(0.2)

Czech Republic 3,811(0.6)

3,851(0.6)

5,137(0.6)

6,471(0.7)

5,588(0.6)

Hungary 2,052(0.3)

1,848(0.3)

2,434(0.3)

2,596(0.3)

2,408(0.3)

Kazakhstan 1,656(0.2)

1,756(0.3)

1,572(0.2)

1,731(0.2)

2,875(0.3)

Poland 3,325(0.5)

3,357(0.5)

3,795(0.5)

4,158(0.4)

3,918(0.4)

Romania 1,225(0.2)

1,247(0.2)

1,290(0.2)

1,656(0.2)

1,879(0.2)

Russia 48,978(7.2)

40,014(6.1)

49,111(6.2)

63,936(6.9)

66,378(6.9)

Slovakia 1,916(0.3)

1,970(0.3)

2,348(0.3)

2,822(0.3)

2,636(0.3)

Ukraine 5,399(0.8)

4,643(0.7)

5,445(0.7)

6,729(0.7)

8,044(0.8)

Other Central / Eastern Europe 2,657(0.4)

2,449(0.4)

2,354(0.3)

2,619(0.3)

3,383(0.4)

NORTHERN EUROPE 128,591(18.8)

116,491(17.8)

126,222(15.9)

119,388(12.8)

107,352(11.2)

Denmark 1,834(0.3)

1,722(0.3)

2,422(0.3)

3,173(0.3)

3,493(0.4)

Finland 865(0.1)

1,088(0.2)

1,281(0.2)

1,535(0.2)

1,402(0.1)

Ireland 2,884(0.4)

2,420(0.4)

2,514(0.3)

2,444(0.3)

2,483(0.3)

Norway 2,596(0.4)

2,120(0.3)

2,153(0.3)

2,775(0.3)

2,902(0.3)

Sweden 3,542(0.5)

3,165(0.5)

3,638(0.5)

4,896(0.5)

5,230(0.5)

United Kingdom 116,821(17.1)

105,950(16.2)

114,158(14.4)

104,508(11.2)

91,776(9.6)

Other Northern Europe 49(0.0)

26(0.0)

56(0.0)

57(0.0)

66(0.0)

SOUTHERN EUROPE 123,637(18.1)

109,308(16.7)

111,165(14.0)

104,060(11.2)

81,287(8.5)

Greece 4,926(0.7)

5,406(0.8)

4,630(0.6)

3,009(0.3)

2,058(0.2)

Italy 103,823(15.2)

89,292(13.6)

89,596(11.3)

83,328(8.9)

62,782(6.6)

Portugal 4,150(0.6)

4,822(0.7)

4,555(0.6)

4,325(0.5)

3,660(0.4)

Slovenia 1,372(0.2)

1,324(0.2)

1,647(0.2)

2,342(0.3)

1,295(0.1)

Spain 8,217(1.2)

7,279(1.1)

8,912(1.1)

8,861(1.0)

8,824(0.9)

Other Southern Europe 1,149(0.2)

1,185(0.2)

1,825(0.2)

2,195(0.2)

2,668(0.3)

WESTERN EUROPE 167,424(24.5)

169,027(25.8)

185,433(23.4)

211,755(22.7)

220,817(23.0)

Austria 13,462(2.0)

13,274(2.0)

14,944(1.9)

16,655(1.8)

18,164(1.9)

Belgium 3,368(0.5)

3,437(0.5)

4,386(0.6)

5,738(0.6)

5,141(0.5)

France 48,100(7.0)

50,373(7.7)

54,789(6.9)

59,694(6.4)

56,775(5.9)

Germany 69,240(10.1)

69,085(10.5)

77,108(9.7)

90,517(9.7)

98,351(10.3)

Netherlands 5,595(0.8)

5,355(0.8)

5,682(0.7)

5,693(0.6)

6,077(0.6)

Switzerland 26,983(4.0)

26,783(4.1)

27,766(3.5)

32,504(3.5)

35,457(3.7)

Other Western Europe 676(0.1)

720(0.1)

758(0.1)

954(0.1)

852(0.1)

EAST MEDITERRANEAN EUROPE 5,182(0.8)

4,517(0.7)

7,166(0.9)

7,307(0.8)

8,256(0.9)

Israel 1,588(0.2)

1,380(0.2)

2,113(0.3)

2,433(0.3)

2,569(0.3)

Turkey 3,235(0.5)

2,758(0.4)

4,637(0.6)

4,542(0.5)

5,416(0.6)

Other East Mediterranean Europe 359(0.1)

379(0.1)

416(0.1)

332(0.0)

271(0.0)


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ASIA & THE PACIFIC 156,132(22.9)

163,942(25.0)

250,638(31.6)

348,887(37.5)

384,506(40.1)

NORTH EAST ASIA 102,899(15.1)

115,445(17.6)

186,452(23.5)

265,096(28.5)

294,397(30.7)

China 41,511(6.1)

60,666(9.2)

118,961(15.0)

198,655(21.3)

229,551(24.0)

Japan 38,193(5.6)

36,641(5.6)

38,791(4.9)

35,782(3.8)

36,438(3.8)

Korea 20,934(3.1)

16,135(2.5)

24,808(3.1)

25,285(2.7)

23,933(2.5)

Taiwan 2,233(0.3)

1,975(0.3)

3,831(0.5)

5,305(0.6)

4,430(0.5)

Other North East Asia 28(0.0)

28(0.0)

61(0.0)

69(0.0)

45(0.0)

SOUTH EAST ASIA 13,678(2.0)

14,097(2.1)

16,818(2.1)

23,726(2.5)

27,960(2.9)

Indonesia 581(0.1)

677(0.1)

818(0.1)

1,283(0.1)

1,772(0.2)

Malaysia 3,137(0.5)

3,139(0.5)

3,894(0.5)

6,055(0.7)

6,766(0.7)

Philippines 871(0.1)

979(0.1)

1,066(0.1)

1,652(0.2)

2,265(0.2)

Singapore 4,956(0.7)

5,214(0.8)

5,332(0.7)

7,990(0.9)

9,625(1.0)

Thailand 3,952(0.6)

3,813(0.6)

5,397(0.7)

6,214(0.7)

6,896(0.7)

Other South East Asia 181(0.0)

275(0.0)

311(0.0)

532(0.1)

636(0.1)

SOUTH ASIA 28,981(4.2)

25,996(4.0)

36,612(4.6)

45,870(4.9)

45,323(4.7)

Bangladesh 455(0.1)

388(0.1)

525(0.1)

1,496(0.2)

1,221(0.1)

India 16,663(2.4)

15,850(2.4)

25,756(3.3)

30,978(3.3)

31,721(3.3)

Pakistan 1,191(0.2)

1,046(0.2)

1,256(0.2)

1,842(0.2)

1,857(0.2)

Sri Lanka 9,752(1.4)

7,833(1.2)

7,872(1.0)

9,670(1.0)

8,860(0.9)

Other South Asia 920(0.1)

879(0.1)

1,203(0.2)

1,884(0.2)

1,664(0.2)

OCEANIA 10,574(1.5)

8,404(1.3)

10,756(1.4)

14,195(1.5)

16,826(1.8)

Australia 9,368(1.4)

7,392(1.1)

9,622(1.2)

12,778(1.4)

15,208(1.6)

New Zealand 1,184(0.2)

991(0.2)

1,103(0.1)

1,390(0.1)

1,579(0.2)

Other Oceania 22(0.0)

21(0.0)

31(0.0)

27(0.0)

39(0.0)

AFRICA 5,694(0.8)

5,034(0.8)

5,628(0.7)

6,465(0.7)

7,095(0.7)

South Africa 3,732(0.5)

2,975(0.5)

3,157(0.4)

3,684(0.4)

3,967(0.4)

Other Africa 1,962(0.3)

2,059(0.3)

2,471(0.3)

2,781(0.3)

3,128(0.3)

AMERICAS 14,485(2.1)

15,159(2.3)

18,601(2.3)

23,654(2.5)

26,774(2.8)

Brazil 1,327(0.2)

1,304(0.2)

1,761(0.2)

2,342(0.3)

3,061(0.3)

Canada 2,966(0.4)

3,043(0.5)

3,815(0.5)

4,690(0.5)

5,070(0.5)

U.S.A 8,853(1.3)

9,438(1.4)

11,482(1.4)

14,490(1.6)

16,049(1.7)

Other Americas 1,339(0.2)

1,374(0.2)

1,543(0.2)

2,132(0.2)

2,594(0.3)

MIDDLE EAST 9,141(1.3)

9,525(1.5)

11,629(1.5)

14,570(1.6)

21,843(2.3)

Kuwait 1,340(0.2)

1,181(0.2)

1,409(0.2)

1,797(0.2)

2,987(0.3)

Lebanon 1,139(0.2)

984(0.2)

1,145(0.1)

1,346(0.1)

1,666(0.2)

Saudi Arabia 2,747(0.4)

3,036(0.5)

4,040(0.5)

5,005(0.5)

7,263(0.8)

United Arab Emirates 1,394(0.2)

1,580(0.2)

1,699(0.2)

2,292(0.2)

4,047(0.4)

Other Middle East 2,521(0.4)

2,744(0.4)

3,336(0.4)

4,130(0.4)

5,880(0.6)

GLO BAL 683,012 655,852 791,917 931,333 958,027


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Table 26: Growth Trends of Selected Markets, 2008 – 2012

(Percent)


EUROPE 0.4 -7.1 9.4 6.4 -3.7

CENTRAL / EASTERN EUROPE 42.3 -13.6 20.0 26.3 5.1

Belarus 27.3 9.4 10.6 29.3 30.0

Bulgaria 23.1 -6.5 16.5 30.2 8.1

Czech Republic 37.8 1.0 33.4 26.0 -13.6

Hungary -20.1 -9.9 31.7 6.7 -7.2

Kazakhstan 28.0 6.0 -10.5 10.1 66.1

Poland 25.0 1.0 13.0 9.6 -5.8

Romania 8.6 1.8 3.4 28.4 13.5

Russia 53.8 -18.3 22.7 30.2 3.8

Slovakia 30.4 2.8 19.2 20.2 -6.6

Ukraine 52.3 -14.0 17.3 23.6 19.5

Other Central / Eastern Europe 8.0 -7.8 -3.9 11.3 29.2

NORTHERN EUROPE -4.7 -9.4 8.4 -5.4 -10.1

Denmark 0.8 -6.1 40.7 31.0 10.1

Finland 9.6 25.8 17.7 19.8 -8.7

Ireland -8.4 -16.1 3.9 -2.8 1.6

Norway 43.6 -18.3 1.6 28.9 4.6

Sweden 64.8 -10.6 14.9 34.6 6.8

United Kingdom -6.7 -9.3 7.7 -8.5 -12.2

Other Northern Europe -12.5 -46.9 115.4 1.8 15.8

SOUTHERN EUROPE -9.9 -11.6 1.7 -6.4 -21.9

Greece 1.6 9.7 -14.4 -35.0 -31.6

Italy -11.4 -14.0 0.3 -7.3 -24.4

Portugal -0.9 16.2 -5.5 -2.7 -17.5

Slovenia 14.0 -3.5 24.4 -2.3 -19.5

Spain -6.6 -11.4 22.4 9.0 -9.1

Other Southern Europe 22.1 3.1 54.0 21.1 20.7

WESTERN EUROPE -0.4 1.0 9.7 14.2 4.3

Austria -1.5 -1.4 12.6 11.4 9.1

Belgium -5.2 2.0 27.6 30.8 -10.4

France 6.2 4.7 8.8 9.0 -4.9

Germany -4.2 -0.2 11.6 17.4 8.7

Netherlands -13.6 -4.3 6.1 0.2 6.7

Switzerland 3.1 -0.7 3.7 17.1 9.1

Other Western Europe 11.7 6.5 5.3 25.9 -10.7

EAST MEDITERRANEAN EUROPE 27.8 -12.8 58.6 2.0 13.0

Israel 21.4 -13.1 53.1 15.1 5.6

Turkey 32.5 -14.7 68.1 -2.0 19.2

Other East Mediterranean Europe 18.1 5.6 9.8 -20.2 -18.4


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ASIA & THE PACIFIC 0.7 5.0 52.9 39.2 10.2

NORTH EAST ASIA 2.2 12.2 61.5 42.2 11.1

China 15.4 46.1 96.1 67.0 15.6

Japan -7.1 -4.1 5.9 -7.8 1.8

Korea -0.2 -22.9 53.8 1.9 -5.3

Taiwan 10.7 -11.6 94.0 38.5 -16.5

Other North East Asia -95.2 0.0 117.9 13.1 -34.8

SOUTH EAST ASIA 2.5 3.1 19.3 41.1 17.8

Indonesia -38.4 16.5 20.8 56.8 38.1

Malaysia 4.6 0.1 24.1 55.5 11.7

Philippines -11.3 12.4 8.9 55.0 37.1

Singapore 11.2 5.2 2.3 49.8 20.5

Thailand 7.9 -3.5 41.5 15.1 11.0

Other South East Asia -39.9 51.9 13.1 71.1 19.5

SOUTH ASIA -4.5 -10.3 40.8 25.3 -1.2

Bangladesh -64.6 -14.7 35.3 185.0 -18.4

India -3.8 -4.9 62.5 20.3 2.4

Pakistan 17.6 -12.2 20.1 46.7 0.8

Sri Lanka 1.0 -19.7 0.5 22.8 -8.4

Other South Asia -14.2 -4.5 36.9 56.6 -11.7

OCEANIA -0.8 -20.5 28.0 32.0 18.5

Australia -0.4 -21.1 30.2 32.8 19.0

New Zealand 3.7 -16.3 11.3 26.0 13.6

Other Oceania -80.5 -4.5 47.6 -12.9 44.4

AFRICA 17.5 -11.6 11.8 14.9 9.7

South Africa 13.3 -20.3 6.1 16.7 7.7

Other Africa 26.3 4.9 20.0 12.5 12.5

AMERICAS 2.0 4.7 22.7 27.2 13.2

Brazil 87.4 -1.7 35.0 33.0 30.7

Canada 4.0 2.6 25.4 22.9 8.1

U.S.A -5.3 6.6 21.7 26.2 10.8

Other Americas 3.7 2.6 12.3 38.2 21.7

MIDDLE EAST 41.7 4.2 22.1 25.3 49.9

Kuwait 33.5 -11.9 19.3 27.5 66.2

Lebanon 72.6 -13.6 16.4 17.6 23.8

Saudi Arabia 41.6 10.5 33.1 23.9 45.1

United Arab Emirates 72.7 13.3 7.5 34.9 76.6

Other Middle East 23.6 8.8 21.6 23.8 42.4

GLO BAL 1.1 -4.0 20.7 17.6 2.9


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Table 27: Tourist Arrivals by Markets, (First Quarter, 2013)

January - March

REGIO N / NATIO NALITY2012 2013 % Change

% Share

2013

EURO PE 167,063 167,620 0.3 57.2

CENTRAL / EASTERN EUROPE 31,609 39,273 24.2 13.4

Belarus 415 587 41.4 0.2

Bulgaria 524 772 47.3 0.3

Czech Republic 2,117 2,454 15.9 0.8

Hungary 1,164 1,422 22.2 0.5

Kazakhstan 975 1,070 9.7 0.4

Poland 1,185 1,992 68.1 0.7

Romania 498 664 33.3 0.2

Russia 19,919 24,255 21.8 8.3

Slovakia 983 1,193 21.4 0.4

Ukraine 2,677 3,325 24.2 1.1

Other Central / Eastern Europe 1,152 1,539 33.6 0.5

NORTHERN EUROPE 29,457 27,941 -5.1 9.5

Denmark 1,237 1,558 25.9 0.5

Finland 596 536 -10.1 0.2

Ireland 549 593 8.0 0.2

Norway 800 849 6.1 0.3

Sweden 1,866 1,829 -2.0 0.6

United Kingdom 24,395 22,550 -7.6 7.7

Other Northern Europe 14 26 85.7 0.0

SOUTHERN EUROPE 30,355 27,329 -10.0 9.3

Greece 370 372 0.5 0.1

Italy 26,939 23,247 -13.7 7.9

Portugal 609 797 30.9 0.3

Slovenia 444 374 -15.8 0.1

Spain 1,219 1,614 32.4 0.6

Other Southern Europe 774 925 19.5 0.3

WESTERN EUROPE 73,803 69,747 -5.5 23.8

Austria 7,152 7,498 4.8 2.6

Belgium 1,591 1,522 -4.3 0.5

France 25,195 22,344 -11.3 7.6

Germany 26,355 25,682 -2.6 8.8

Netherlands / Holland 1,458 1,359 -6.8 0.5

Switzerland 11,803 11,006 -6.8 3.8

Other Western Europe 249 336 34.9 0.1

EAST MEDITERRANEAN EUROPE 1,839 3,330 81.1 1.1

Israel 713 694 -2.7 0.2

Turkey 1,088 2,594 138.4 0.9

Other East Mediterranean Europe 38 42 10.5 0.0


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January - March

REGIO N / NATIO NALITY2012 2013 % Change

% Share

2013

ASIA & THE PACIFIC 77,155 109,233 41.6 37.3

NORTH EAST ASIA 60,099 85,514 42.3 29.2

China 46,662 70,570 51.2 24.1

Japan 8,114 9,022 11.2 3.1

Korea 4,329 4,342 0.3 1.5

Taiwan 987 1,568 58.9 0.5

Other North East Asia 7 12 71.4 0.0

SOUTH EAST ASIA 4,515 6,124 35.6 2.1

Indonesia 257 480 86.8 0.2

Malaysia 1,317 1,573 19.4 0.5

Philippines 383 632 65.0 0.2

Singapore 1,352 1,739 28.6 0.6

Thailand 1,079 1,460 35.3 0.5

Other South East Asia 127 240 89.0 0.1

SOUTH ASIA 9,079 13,574 49.5 4.6

Bangladesh 193 417 116.1 0.1

India 6,179 9,745 57.7 3.3

Pakistan 365 495 35.6 0.2

Sri Lanka 1,748 2,481 41.9 0.8

Other South Asia 594 436 -26.6 0.1

OCEANIA 3,462 4,021 16.1 1.4

Australia 3,113 3,601 15.7 1.2

New Zealand 342 404 18.1 0.1

Other Oceania 7 16 128.6 0.0

AFRICA 1,232 1,588 28.9 0.5

South Africa 576 800 38.9 0.3

Other Africa 656 788 20.1 0.3

AMERICAS 6,073 8,006 31.8 2.7

Brazil 605 851 40.7 0.3

Canada 1,233 1,543 25.1 0.5

U.S.A. 3,566 4,866 36.5 1.7

Other Americas 669 746 11.5 0.3

MIDDLE EAST 4,344 6,665 53.4 2.3

Kuwait 866 1,434 65.6 0.5

Lebanon 248 359 44.8 0.1

Saudi Arabia 1,729 2,650 53.3 0.9

United Arab Emirates 604 798 32.1 0.3

Other Middle East 897 1,424 58.8 0.5

TO TAL TO URIST ARRIVALS 255,867 293,112 14.6 100.0


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Table 28: Tourism Indicators, (First Quarter, 2013)

Jan-Mar

TOURIST ARRIVALS Total

FRONTIER ARRIVALS (by a ir) 2012 96,146 83,252 76,469 255,867

2013 88,869 104,745 99,498 293,112

Growth % -7.6 25.8 30.1 14.6

SURF ACE AR RIVALS (Cruis e P as s enge rs )2012 690 751 479 1,920

2013 1,866 24 29 1,919

Growth % 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

REGISTERED CAPACITY 2013 Average

RESORTS No s . 105 105 105 105

B eds 22,889 22,889 22,977 22,918

HOTELS No s . 19 19 19 19

B eds 1,627 1,627 1,627 1,627

GUES T HOUS ES No s . 75 80 81 79

B eds 1,121 1,183 1,189 1,164

SAFARI VESS ELS No s . 160 160 160 160

B eds 2,599 2,599 2,599 2,599

TOTA L N o s . 359 364 365 363

B e d s 28,236 28,298 28,392 28,309

OPERATIONAL CAPACITY Average

RESORTS Nos. 2012 95 96 98 96

2013 100 100 101 100

Beds 2012 21,514 21,574 21,671 21,586

2013 22,297 22,297 22,517 22,370

HOTELS Nos. 2012 18 19 19 19

2013 18 18 18 18

Beds 2012 1,573 1,619 1,619 1,604

2013 1,597 1,597 1,597 1,597

GUES T HOUS ES Nos. 2012 28 20 29 26

2013 62 66 90 73

Beds 2012 462 361 451 425

2013 901 934 991 942

SAFARI VESS ELS Nos. 2012 59 53 78 63

2013 68 61 61 63

Beds 2012 835 879 1,146 953

2013 1,040 950 944 978

TOTA L Nos. 2012 200 188 224 204

2013 248 245 270 254

Beds 2012 24,384 24,433 24,887 24,568

2013 25,835 25,778 26,049 25,887

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Jan-Mar

BED NIGHTS Total

RESORTS 2012 622,944 570,182 547,335 1,740,461

2013 589,337 606,036 628,405 1,823,778

Growth % -5.4 6.3 14.8 4.8

HOTELS 2012 23,478 17,021 15,986 56,485

2013 18,536 20,151 17,273 55,960

Growth % -21.0 18.4 8.1 -0.9

GUES T HOUS ES 2012 2,867 1,678 2,423 6,968

2013 6,830 6,773 7,214 20,817

Growth % 138.2 303.6 197.7 198.8

SAFARI VESS ELS 2012 9,413 10,517 16,011 35,941

2013 12,724 10,685 9,746 33,155

Growth % 35.2 1.6 -39.1 -7.8

TOTA L 2012 658,702 599,398 581,755 1,839,855

2013 627,427 643,645 662,638 1,933,710

Growth % -4.7 7.4 13.9 5.1

OCCUPANCY RATE (% ) Average

RESORTS 2012 93.4 91.1 81.5 88.7

2013 85.3 97.1 90.0 90.8

Change -8.1 5.9 8.6 2.1

HOTELS 2012 48.1 36.3 31.9 38.8

2013 37.4 45.1 34.9 39.1

Change -10.7 8.8 3.0 0.4

GUES T HOUS ES 2012 20.0 16.0 17.3 17.8

2013 24.5 25.9 23.5 24.6

Change 4.4 9.9 6.2 6.8

SAFARI VESS ELS 2012 36.4 41.3 45.1 40.9

2013 39.5 40.2 33.3 37.6

Change 3.1 -1.1 -11.8 -3.3

TOTA L 2012 87.1 84.6 75.4 82.4

2013 78.3 89.2 82.1 83.2

Change -8.8 4.6 6.7 0.8

AVG. DURATION OF STAY (Days) Average

2012 6.9 7.2 7.6 7.2

2013 7.1 6.1 6.7 6.6

Change 0.2 -1.1 -0.9 -0.6

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TOURISM HIGHLIGHTS 2012

New Portfolios at Ministry of Tourism

Following the change of government on 7th February 2012, new portfolios were assigned to Ministry of

Tourism Arts and Culture. As such, Mr. Ahmed Adeeb Abdul Gafoor was appointed as the Minister of

Tourism Arts and Culture on 12th February 2012. On 7th March 2012, Mr. Ahmed Shameem was appointed

as the Minister of State for Tourism, Arts and Culture.

Three new Deputy Ministers were also appointed to the Ministry of Tourism. They are, Uza. Mariyam Mizna

Shareef, appointed on 7th March 2012, Mr. Mohamed Maleeh Jamal, appointed on 12th March 2012 and Mr.

Hussain Lirar, appointed on 18th March 2012.

Following the review of the Third Tourism Master Plan in 2011, the Ministry of Tourism Arts and Culture

undertook the formulation of the Fourth Tourism Master Plan (4TMP) so as to reflect the important issues

and changes to the country and economy within the previous Master Plan period. The overall objective of the

assignment is to strengthen national and local capacity for tourism sector policy, destination planning, human

resource development, and management through the preparation of a Tourism Master Plan for the entire

tourism sector. In order to achieve this objective, several key strategic areas of study were identified, namely

(i) Tourism Product Development and Planning;

(ii) Legal and Regulatory Aspects;

(iii) Economic Sustainability;

(iv) Environmental Sustainability;

(v) Social Integration of Tourism;

(vi) Human Resource Development;

(vii) Tourism Innovation and Research; and

(viii) Branding and destination Image creation.

With the technical assistance of international development agencies including the World Tourism

Organization (UNWTO), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Asian Development Bank

(ADB) and World Bank, a team of consultants was selected for the exercise. The team was led by Mr. Lester

David Clark from New Zealand who has wide experience in tourism, recreation and resource planning in

Asia and the Pacific Region. An advisory committee was appointed by the Minister that provided advice and

recommendations in formulating strategies and activities. A technical committee was established

compromising government agencies and other stakeholders so as to provide guidance and technical

assistance to the consultant team. Regular discussion meetings and focus group meeting were held with

MOTAC and other stakeholders in order to produce a strategic framework and action plan for the Master

Plan period.

The first draft of the Master Plan has been completed and opened for comments by the stakeholders and

public. The Master Plan is expected to be completed and implemented in the first quarter of the year 2013.

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Inauguration of the Tourism Adaptation Project

Inaugural work of the “Increasing Climate Change Resilience through Adaptation in the Tourism Sector”

Tourism Adaptation Project (TAP) was carried out during 2012. TAP is a three year project initiated by the

Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture in collaboration with the United Nations Development Program

(UNDP).

As an initial step, the Project Manager and Administrations and Finance Assistant have been assigned to

carry out this project. An Inception workshop was carried out during the first quarter of 2012 and the work is

being carried on. The main objective of the project is to identify and address environmental issues related to

the tourism sector of the Maldives. In this regard, a study will be conducted which will focus on the

climate change vulnerability of the tourism sector of the Maldives and the adaptive capacity within

the sector to such climate change impacts.

Youth Challenge Programme

In order to increase awareness and participation of youth in the Tourism Industry of the Maldives, the

Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture participated in the Youth Challenge program 2012 organized by the

Ministry of Youth and Sports. This program was carried out for a period of two days in ADh. Mahibadhoo.

The participants who visited the tourism stall were provided with information on the tourism industry. In this

manner, the job opportunities with carrier path of different jobs in the Industry and information of the resorts

were provided to participants.

Maldives Recreational Dive Seminar

A one day seminar on Recreational Diving in the Maldives, organized by Ministry of Tourism, Arts and

Culture in collaboration with the Maldives National Defence Force, Maldives Police Services, Ministry of

Environment and Energy, Kuramathi Tourist Resort and Kuredu Island Resort, with consultants from

Technical Diving International, was held on 10 December 2012 at Nasandhura Palace Hotel.

With the intention of providing a platform for the personnel working in different diving associations in the

Maldives, primary objective of the seminar was to address the increasing security issues related to

recreational diving, as well as discuss and identify measures to further develop recreational diving in the

Maldives.

A total of 79 parties including the Live-aboard Association of Maldives, Resorts, Safari Vessel operators and

other service centres participated in this seminar.


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40 Years of Tourism in the Maldives - Kick-off Event

The kick-off event to launch the celebrations for 40 years of tourism in the Maldives was held at

00:00hrs on 3rd October 2012 at Ibrahim Nasir International Airport arrival hall. The kick-off event was

starting to stamp a special logo on the passport of all tourists visiting the Maldives during the 40 years

and welcoming the 1st arrival on the 40th year.

Maldives extended a warm welcome to the 1st visitor to its 40th year of Tourism, on 3rd October 2012.

Mr. Wai Shing Kwok, a Hong Kong citizen arrived Maldives by Sri Lankan Airlines flight which was

the first flight to arrive on the 3rd October, landed at 0045hrs.

Mr. Wai was greeted at the arrival hall where he was welcomed by the Minister of Tourism, Arts &

Culture Hon. Ahmed Adeeb Abdul Gafoor together with the senior officials of the Ministry of Tourism,

Arts and Culture, Maldives Marketing & PR Corporation and representatives of the Tourism Industry of

Maldives. His passport was stamped with the 40th year celebration logo.

Mr. Wai was presented with a souvenir and a certificate and was offered a free holiday for their next

holiday in the Maldives. This is Mr. Wai’s first holiday in Maldives. He arrived with his wife and three

children and stayed at Shangri-La Villingili Resort & Spa.

World Tourism Day 2012

World Tourism Day 2012 official celebration was held in Gran Canaria, Spain from 27th – 29th

September 2012, under the theme Tourism and Sustainable Energy: Powering Sustainable Development.

In line with United Nations International Year and Sustainable Energy for All, Their Royal Highness, the

Prince and Princess of Asturias’s opened the celebrations and among the speakers of this event was

UNWTO Secretary General, Taleb Rifai. Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. Ahmed Adheeb

Abdul Qafoor and Ms. Aminath Fazla, Director, of Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture attended the

seminar. In this seminar World Tourism Organization announced Maldives as the host country for 2013

celebration of World Tourism Day, under the theme: Tourism and Water-Protecting Our Common

Future.

NaCTSO Training on Security in the Tourism Industry

A one day training program on Security in the Tourism Industry, organized by Ministry of Tourism, Arts

and Culture in collaboration with British High Commission and National Counter Terrorism Security

Office (NaCTSO) of the United Kingdom was held on 21st February 2012.

The training programme which was inaugurated by Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Hon. Ahmed

Adeeb was attended by 131 participants from the tourism sector. This training is part of the initiatives

taken by the Government of the Maldives to take precautionary measures in protecting the destination

from security threats.


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Conference / Seminars / Trainings

The Maldives participated in the 24th joint Meeting of the United Nations World Tourism Organization

(UNWTO) Commission for East Asia and UNWTO Regional Conference on Green Tourism, held from

3rd to 5th May of 2012, in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The Honorable Minister, Mr. Ahmed Adeeb Abdul

Gafoor and Deputy Director General Mr. Moosa Zameer Hassan from the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and

Culture represented the Maldives in this meeting.

24th Joint Meeting of the UNWTO Commission for East Asia and UNWTO Regional Conference on Green Tourism

The 4th Eco-Tourism Conference was held from 2nd to 5th September 2012, in Gyeonggi province of

Republic of South Korea. The Minister of State for Tourism, Arts and Culture Mr. Ahmed Shameem

participated in this conference from the Maldives.

Eco-Tourism Conference

The UNWTO Global Tourism Economy Forum was held from 9th to 11th September 2012, in Macau of

China. Deputy Director General of Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. Hassan Zameel participated

in this forum from the Maldives.

The UNWTO Global Tourism Economy Forum

The third workshop and regional seminar on Statistics Capacity-Building Program (SCBP) for Asia-Pacific

region was held from 5-9 March 2012 in Bangkok, Thailand. The SCBP was a series of training programs

organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) jointly with the Australian Department of

Resources, Energy and Tourism, and the Ministry of Economic Development of New Zealand. These

programs were conducted in cooperation with UNESCAP, the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of Thailand,

the National Statistical Office of Thailand and the Department of Tourism of Philippines.

The objective of the SCBP was to assist and encourage countries in improving and expanding their

Systems of Tourism Statistics (STS) for a better measurement, analysis, understanding and management of

the tourism sector. Ms. Mariyam Sharmeela, Director from the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture and

Mr. Masoor Zubair, Manager from the Maldives Monetary Authority participated in this seminar and

workshop from the Maldives.

The 3rd UNWTO Workshop and Regional Seminar on Statistics Capacity Building Program for Asia & the Pacific


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The 6th UNWTO / PATA Forum on Tourism Trends and Outlook

The 6th UNWTO / PATA Forum on Tourism Trends and Outlook, was held from 11th to 13th October 2012,

in Guilin, China, under the theme “Collaboration and Partnership: Sharing for Better Practices”. This is an

annual forum jointly organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Pacific Asia Travel

Association (PATA) and hosted by Guilin Municipal People’s Government in collaboration with Hong Kong

Polytechnic University. The main objective of this annual forum is to provide a platform for governments,

industry and academics to share information, analyze global trends and the broader environment impacting

on tourism, and to map out the appropriate course of actions.

Over 200 participants from different agencies, organizations and 28 countries participated in this forum. The

Maldives was represented by Ms. Mariyam Sharmeela, Director of Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture.

Asia Pacific Symposium on MICE Tourism

High Level Asia Pacific Symposium on MICE Tourism was held from 15th to 18th October 2012, in

Hangzhou of China. This symposium was organized by UNWTO and Hangzhou Tourism Commission

(HTC). The Maldives was represented by Ms. Fathmath Samaah, Senior Planning Officer, from the Ministry

of Tourism, Arts and Culture.

Workshop on Development of Cultural Tourism

Sub Regional Workshop on Development of Cultural Tourism in Asia and Pacific was held from 3rd to 5th of

September 2012, in Dhaka of Bangladesh. Mr. Ismail Nasru, Assistant Research officer of the Department of

Heritage took part in this workshop as the representative from the Ministry of Tourism Arts, and Culture,

Maldives. This workshop was organized by Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

(IESCO) and Bangladesh National Commission for UNESCO.

Workshop on Establishing Apprenticeship Skills Framework and Industry Linkage System

Study on Establishing Apprenticeship Skills Framework and Industry Linkage System Workshop was held

from 1st to 19th October 2012, in Brisbane of Australia. Mr. Ali Shinan, Assistant Director of Ministry of

Tourism, Arts and Culture, participated in this workshop. The workshop was organized by Technical and

Vocational Education and Training Authority,


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Seminar on Tropical Resources Development & Environmental Protection

A Seminar on Tropical Tourism Resources Development and Environmental Protection was held from 11th to

13th October 2012, in Anhui Province of China. Mr. Mohamed Azhan, Senior Revenue Officer of the

Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, participated this seminar. The seminar was organized by the Ministry

of Commerce of China.

Workshop on How to Develop & Promote Islamic Travel and Tourism Destinations

A training program on “How to Develop and Promote Islamic Travel and Tourism Destination” which was

organized by the Malaysian Islamic Tourism Centre, was held from 15th to 26th October 2012, in Kuala

Lampur, Malaysia. Ms. Aminath Shazra, Planning Officer of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture

participated in this workshop from the Maldives.

Seminar on Tropical Agriculture and Tourism for Developing Countries

A Seminar, organized by the Ministry of Commerce of China, on Tropical Agriculture and Tourism for

Developing Countries was held from 9th to 29th May 2012, in Hainan Province of China. Ms. Inara

Mohamed, Assistant Planning Officer and Ms. Kulshan Ahmed, Paralegal Assistant, from the Ministry of

Tourism, Arts and Culture participated this seminar as representatives from the Maldives.


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Marketing & Promotional Activities

Maldives Participates in ITB 2012

Maldives Marketing and Public Relation Corporation (MMPRC) together with Maldives Tourism

Industry have participated in ITB 2012 fair, the world's largest trade show for the travel industry, held in

Berlin, Germany from 7th -11th March 2012.

This year from the tourism industry in total more than 200 representatives from 64 companies and 5

officials from the Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation represented the Maldives delegation at the ITB

fair. Honorable Minister of Tourism, Ahmed Adeeb has also participated with the Maldives delegation.

Hon. Ahmed Adeeb highlighted the importance of having presence in the world’s largest travel show and

assures there would be positive growth and new developments to the tourism of Maldives in near future.

Furthermore the Minister himself and the whole industry who participated assured that Maldives and its

hospitality remain perfectly safe for visitors to enjoy their holiday. Minister Adeeb has conducted several

meetings with travel trade media and other prominent members including European Parliament President

Martin Schulz and German Parliament Member Michael Jorge during the trip.

Maldives Marketing & PR Corporation & along with other MATATO members have also held press

conferences on 8th March with a number of tour operators & media to underline current status of the

tourism stability in Maldives. In addition to this conference, Hon. Ahmed Adeeb and MMPRC officials

have conducted a press conference in London on the 12th of March, with several media and journalists to

assure the safety & stability of tourism industry.

Maldives Participates in the World Travel Market 2012

Maldives Marketing and Public Relation Corporation (MMPRC) together with Maldives Tourism

Industry have participated in WTM 2012 fair held in London, United Kingdom from 5th - 8th November

2012.

This year from the tourism industry in total 160 participants form 57 companies and 4 officials from the

Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation represented the Maldives delegation at the ITB fair. Honorable

Minister of Tourism, Ahmed Adeeb, State Ministrer Mr. Ahmed Shameem and Deputy Minister

Mr.Mohamed Maleeh Jamal participated with the Maldives delegation.

Hon. Ahmed Adeeb and MMPRC officials have conducted a press conference in London on the 6th of

November, with several media and journalists to pass information on 40 years of tourism and to update UK

media about the developments in the Maldives


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Other Promotional Activities

City/Country Venue Dates Type of Fair

1 FITUR Madrid, Spain

Parque Ferial Juan Carlos 1, 28042 Madrid, Apdo. De Correos 67.067,

Spain

(www.fituronline.com)

18-22 January Trade & Consumer

2 BOOTDusseldorf,

Germany

Messe Dusseldorf GmbH, D-40001 Dusseldorf, Germany

(www.boot.de)21-29 January Dive

3 FESPOZurich,

Switzerland

Exhibition Center Zurich, Wallisellenstrasse 49, CH-8050 Zurich,

Switzerland

(www.fespo.ch)

26-29 January Trade & Consumer

4 SATTE New Delhi, IndiaHall 8-12A, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India

(www.satte.org)10-12 February Trade & Consumer

5 BIT Milan, ItalyExpo cts via G. Govone, 66 - 20155 Milan, Italy

(www.expocts.it /bit)16-19 February Trade & Consumer

6 ITB Berlin, GermanyMesse Berlin GmbH, Messedamm 22, D-14055 Berlin, Germany

(www.itb-berlin.de)7-11 March Trade & Consumer

7 MITT Moscow, RussiaKrasnaya Presnya Exhibition Complex, ZAO Expocentre, Moscow, Russia

(www.mitt-moscow.com)21-24 March Trade & Consumer

8 GITF Guangzhou, China

China Import and Export Fair Complex (Area C) Guangzhou, China

510010

(www.gitf.com.cn)

1-3 March Trade

9 Marine Diving Fair Tokyo, JapanIkebukuro-Sunshine City Convention Center, Hall C & D, Ikebukuro,

Tokyo(www.marinediving.com, www.marine-web.com)6-8 April Dive

10 Emirates Holiday World Dubai, UAEThe Event Centre - Al Ras Ballroom and Al Baraha Ballroom, Crowne

Plaza, InterContinental Hotels Dubai, Festival City27-29 April Trade

11 ATM Dubai, UAE

Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Sheikh Zayed Road,

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

(www.arabiantravelmarket.com)

30 April-3 May Trade & Consumer

12 EXPO 2012 Yeosu, Korea New Port Area, Yeosu 12 May - 12 August Trade & Consumer

13 IFTM Top Resa Paris, FranceParis Porte de Versailles Exhibition Centre, 75015 Paris, France

(www.iftm.fr)18-21 September Trade

14 JATA WTF Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo International Exhibition Center, 3-21-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo

135-0063, Japan

(www.jata-wtf.com)

20-23 September Trade & Consumer

15 TTG Incontri Rimini, ItalyTTG Italia S.p.A - RIMINI FIERA -Via Emilia, 155 - 47900 Rimini, Italy

(www.ttgitalia.com/ttgincontri)4-6 October Trade

16 CITM Shanghai, China

Shanghai New International Expo Centre, 2345 Longyang Road, Pudong

New Area, Shanghai - China

(www.citm.com.cn)

October Trade & Consumer

17

“The Summer Goes on Tour” ~

Thomascook’s Summer 2013

Programme Presentation

Berlin, Germany Airport Tempelhof, Berlin, Germany2-3 November

2012Trade & Consumer

18 DEMA Show Las Vegas, USASands Expo Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

(www.demashow.com)14-17 November Dive

19 WTM London, UK

ExCeL London, 1 Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London

Docklands, E16 1XL, United Kingdom

(www.wtmlondon.com)

5-8 November Trade

20 CITF Chengdu, ChinaChengdu Century City New International Convention; Exhibition Centre 30 November -2

DecemberTrade

21Travel Turkey Izmir Tourism

Fair and conference Izmir, Turkey International Izmir Exhibition centre, Izmir, Turkey

06 -09 December

2012Trade

22 DRT Expo Hong KongHong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, Wanchai, Hong Kong

(www.divingandresorttravelexpo.com)15-17 Dec Dive & Liveaboard

Participated Fairs/Exhibitions, 2012

Name of Fair


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Roadshows, 2012

Country Cities Dates Organizers Sponsors

1 China

Beijing, Chengdu,

Shenzhen, Hangzhou &

Shaghai

17- 21 April MMPRC/Mega MEGA Maldives

2 Italy Rome & Milan 15-16 October MMPRC/ TTg Italia

3 Czech Republic Prague 8-Oct MMPRC/ JWA

4 Poland Warsaw 9-Oct MMPRC/ Partner of Promotion

5 Ukraine Kiev 11-Oct MMPRC/ Partner of Promotion

6 Japan Osaka & Fukuoka 17-18 September MMPRC/Japan Embassy Singapore Airlines

7 Japan Tokyo 20-Sep MMPRC/Japan Embassy MEGA Maldives


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Definitions

Definitions in this publication are used as per World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) recommendations. However, some of the terminologies are specific to the use of data provided in this publication itself. Following are some of the UNWTO definitions. Tourism comprises the activities of persons travelling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes. International visitor refers to any person traveling to a country other than the one in which he/she has his/her usual residence, but outside his/her usual environment, for less than 12 consecutive months and whose main purpose of trip is other than the exercise of an activity remunerated from within the place visited. Tourist (overnight visitor) is a visitor who stays at least one night in a collective or private accommodation in the country visited. Nationality of a visitor is that of the government issuing his/her passport or other identification document, even if he/she normally resides in another country. Tourist accommodation refers to any facility that regularly or occasionally provides overnight accommodation for tourists. Occupancy rate refers to the proportion of the rooms or bed-places in a collective tourism establishment that is occupied over some period of time, such as night, month or year. Duration of stay refers to the time spent during a visit measured from the stand point of the receiving country or place. Tourism receipts are defined as expenditures of international inbound visitors including their payments to national carriers for international transport. They also include any other prepayments or payments afterwards made for good and services received in the destination country. Apart from the above UNWTO definitions, the following definitions from the Maldives Tourism Act (Law No. 2/99) are adopted for this publication. Tourist resort refers to an island or a designated area of an island that has been developed to accommodate tourists and to provide board and lodging facilities for them. Tourist hotel refers to an establishment, other than a tourist resort or a tourist guesthouse that has been developed to provide board and lodging or [only] lodging for tourists for a payment decided at a certain rate per day of stay. Tourist guesthouse refers to an establishment, other than a tourist hotel, that has been developed, in compliance with standards determined by the Ministry of Tourism, to provide board and lodging or [only] lodging for tourists for a payment decided at a certain rate per day of stay. Tourist vessel (safari vessel) refers to seagoing vessel that has been developed, in compliance with standards determined by the Ministry of Tourism, to provide board and lodging for tourists for a payment decided at a certain rate per day of stay on board such vessel. Marina refers to harbors developed for anchoring yachts and such vessels and to provide various services to those vessels. A Marina is also associated with accommodation facilities.

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