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Item Addu tourism development concept : tourism for sustainable and socially inclusive economic growth(Addu city council, 2021-04-21) Addu city councilItem Development handbook for tourist resorts(Ministry of Tourism, 2023-04-20) Ministry of Tourism; މިނިސްޓްރީ އޮފް ޓޫރިޒަމްItem Ecotourism framework and roadmap(Ministry of Tourism, Republic of Maldives, 2024-09) Ali، Aishath; އައިޝަތު ޢަލީ; Shinan، Ali; ޢަލީ ޝިނާން; Zilma، Aishath; އައިޝަތު ޒިލްމާ; Abdul Rahman، Muhusina; މުހުސިނާ އަބްދުއްރަހުމާނެ; Junaina، Hawwa; ޙައްވާ ޖުނައިނާ; Khaleel، Zammath; ޒަމްމަތު ޚަލީލް; Thasneem، Fathimath; ފާތިމަތު ތަސްނީމް; Husny، Mareer Mohamed; މާރީރު މުހައްމަދު ހުސްނީItem Human resource situation in the tourism sector of Maldives(Ministry of Tourism, 2008-01-27) Ministry of TourismItem Maldives tourism climate action plan : strategic pathways for climate resiliency in tourism(Ministry of Tourism, Maldives / United States Agency for International Development, 2024) King, Chole; ޗޯލެ ކިންގްHumanity has experienced the hottest temperatures on record during the past decade. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has warned that we are likely to exceed a 1.5°C average temperature increase, the point at which severe climate disruptions would occur, with significant impacts for humans and nature. In the Maldives, the challenge has never been so apparent. The country is among the most vulnerable on Earth to sea level rise, with more than 80 percent of its islands less than a meter above sea level. With midrange sea level rise predicted to be between .5-1.2 meters, the Maldives is projected to lose some 77 percent of its land area by the year 2100.1,2 More than 90% of all resort infrastructure and 99% of all tourist accommodation are currently within 100m of coastline.3 Attracting a record 1.7 million tourists in 2019, the tourism industry must take action to ensure communities in these destinations can adapt to a changing world. Despite having contributed little to the problem, the Maldives hosts a wealth of potential solutions. In recent years, the Government of the Maldives has made strides towards becoming a beacon of climate leadership for the rest of the world. The tourism industry in the Maldives has the opportunity to do the same—positioning itself as a visionary industry that is not only responsibly reducing its emissions, but actively helping communities to adapt to the inevitable consequences of climate change. Many initiatives across the country have already taken root—innovative waste management practices, seagrass restoration efforts, community-led mangrove conservation, and coral reef rehabilitation have all originated in and been catalyzed by the tourism sector. Accounting for roughly 28% of GDP and 60% of foreign exchange,4 the tourism sector in the Maldives has an opportunity to model what approaches to innovative climate adaptation look like for the rest of the world. The Climate Change Adaptation Action Plan is designed to guide the tourism sector, with the Ministry of Tourism at the helm, through the sea of change climate change will bring over the next generation. This is a piece of visionary thought leadership from the industry, informing an Action Plan that is rooted in practice, underpinned by real people and experiences, and led by the vision of those already seeking change. This document sets forth a vision for a tourism industry in the Maldives that leads the world in climate change innovation by centering communities and regenerating nature. This vision was informed by research conducted over a year and key conversations with a wide range of stakeholders. Designed to align Goal 4 of the Maldives Fifth Tourism Master Plan— Build Climate Resilience and Protect Natural Assets—the Action Plan outlines five strategic objectives for achieving this vision, including integrating community experiences and priorities, protecting destination assets, regenerating nature, diversifying business models, and aligning with global initiatives. Core actions are presented under each objective, linking to the 10 Business Climate Action Investments presented in Section 3—a “menu” of innovative adaptation solutions businesses can invest in today to increase their resilience for tomorrow—and guidance on financing and practical steps businesses can take to adopt these critical adaptation measures. Finally, the Action Plan lays out potential financing opportunities for both public and private sector stakeholders in the Maldives, looking at innovative financing opportunities such as Nature-based Solutions and carbon offsetting. These are financing opportunities that will only continue to grow as global demand for these solutions increases. Businesses are well-positioned to take advantage of this nature-positive global shift. Utilizing the strategies and solutions laid out in this Action Plan, businesses can begin their path towards a resilient and equitable future for their visitors, employees, communities, and destinations as a whole.Item Maldives visitor survey : December 2021(Ministry of Tourism, Republic of Maldives, 2022) Ministry of Tourism, Republic of Maldives; މިނިސްޓްރީ އޮފް ޓުއަރިޒަމް، ދިވެހިރާއްޖެThis report presents the survey findings from the Maldives Visitor Survey (MVS) conducted in December 2021 by Ministry of Tourism, Government of the Maldives. The MVS research has been conducted biannually since 2013. However, the surveys planned for off-peak season 2020 had to be postponed due to border closure from April - June 2020 resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic, followed by low arrivals during the rest of the year. Hence, the survey was replanned and executed in December 2021. MVS presents the profile of international visitors to the Maldives and their opinions about the holiday experience in the Maldives. The December survey captures the views of the international visitors to the Maldives during the peak tourist season in 2021. The survey was carried out at the International Departure Terminal of Velana International Airport in Hulhulé as an exit survey. The survey was conducted between 15 December 2021 and 28 December 2021. This is the first visitor survey undertaken during the COVID-19 pandemic after the February 2020 survey undertaken at the onset of the Covid-19 outbreak globally. On 30 January 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) had declared the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) and on 3 February 2020, Maldives had suspended flights between China and Maldives. China hasn’t opened their borders for visitors to travel to the Maldives. Thus, Chinese visitors are not part of the survey respondents during this survey. To understand the impacts to travel during the Covid-19 pandemic, a new section was added to the questionnaire in this survey and the findings are presented under the topic: “Travel During the Covid-19 Pandemic”. The survey findings comprise of 1,676 responses from various nationalities and in-depth nationality analysis consists of 8 markets comprising 73% of the responses.Item Maldives visitor survey : February 2017(Ministry of Tourism, Republic of Maldives މިނިސްޓްރީ އޮފް ޓޫރިޒަމް، ދިވެހިރާއްޖެ, 2017) CDE Consulting; ސީޑީއީ ކޮންސަލްޓިންގްItem Maldives visitor survey : local experiences : December 2021(Ministry of Tourism މިނިސްޓްރީ އޮފް ޓުއަރިޒަމް, 2022) CDE Consulting; ސީޑީއީ ކޮންސަލްޓިންގThis report presents the survey findings from the Maldives Visitor Survey (MVS), an in-depth survey conducted in December 2021 by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of the Maldives. The 2021 in-depth survey captured the local experiences of visitors to the Maldives. The survey was carried out at the International Departure Terminal of Velana International Airport in Hulhulé. It was conducted between 15th December 2021 and 28th December 2021. The total survey findings comprise 578 responses from various nationalities. In-depth nationality analysis consists of seven markets with adequate data for analysis: India, United Kingdom, Russia, Germany, France, Italy, and America. These countries were also among the top ten markets to the Maldives during the survey period. Chinese visitors had not resumed their international holiday travels to the Maldives due to border closures following the global COVID-19 pandemic and, therefore, were not part of the respondents during this survey.Item Maldives visitor survey report : August 2019(Ministry of Tourism, 2018) Ministry of Tourism; މިނިސްޓްރީ އޮފް ޓުއަރިޒަމްItem Maldives visitor survey report : February 2020(Ministry of Tourism, 2020) Ministry of Tourism; މިނިސްޓްރީ އޮފް ޓުއަރިޒަމްItem Maldives visitor survey report : February 2022(Ministry of Tourism) Ministry of Tourism; މިނިސްޓްރީ އޮފް ޓުއަރިޒަމްItem Maldives visitor survey report : September 2022(Ministry of Tourism) Ministry of Tourism; މިނިސްޓްރީ އޮފް ޓުއަރިޒަމްItem Ministry of tourism : annual publication 2019, volume 1(Ministry of Tourism, 2019) Ministry of TourismItem Tourism and the Sustainable Development Goals – Journey to 2030(United Nations Development Programme, 2022-08-14) United Nations Development Programme; World Tourism Organization; ޔުނައިޓެޑް ނޭޝަންސް ޑިވްލޮޕްމެންޓް ޕްރޮގްރާމް; ވޯލްޑް ޓުއަރިޒަމް އޮގަނައިިޒޭޝަންItem Tourism the heart of the Maldives : tourism day special supplement(Ministry of Tourism, 2024-10-03) Ministry of Tourism; މިނިސްޓްރީ އޮފް ޓޫރިޒަމްItem Tourist arrivals by nationality : January - August 2017(Ministry of Tourism, 2017-08)Item Tourist arrivals by nationality : January - December 2017(Ministry of Tourism, 2017-12)Item Tourist arrivals by nationality : January - February 2017(Ministry of Tourism, 2017-02)Item Tourist arrivals by nationality : January - July 2017(Ministry of Tourism, 2017-07)Item Tourist arrivals by nationality : January - June 2017(Ministry of Tourism, 2017-06)Item Tourist arrivals by nationality : January - March 2017(Ministry of Tourism, 2017-03)Item Tourist arrivals by nationality : January - May 2017(Ministry of Tourism, 2017-05)Item Tourist arrivals by nationality : January 2017(Ministry of Tourism, 2017-01)Item Tourist profile and opinion survey report 2008(Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture, 2008) Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture1. VISITOR ARRIVALS Europe (66%) and Asia (22%) are the major regional markets of tourists to the Maldives. Of the European visitors, most were from Western Europe. Britain is the largest inbound market (16%) of tourist arrivals to the Maldives, followed by France (13%); Germany (12%) and Italy (12%). China is the largest Asian inbound market (7%) followed by Japan (6%). Compared to tourist arrivals in 2004, there was an 8% increase in visitor numbers from France, while there was an 11% decrease in visitor numbers from Italy. 2. DEMOGRAPHICS Visitors aged 25 to 44 years (62%) are the largest international holiday market to the Maldives followed by visitors aged 45 to 64 years (20%). For every 100 international female tourists to the Maldives there were 108 male tourists. The greatest gender disparity in arrivals was in the Middle East market with 65% more male arrivals. 3. PURPOSE OF VISIT The main reasons for tourists coming to the Maldives were relaxation (55%); honeymoon (28%) and diving (11%). The main reasons for choosing the Maldives as a holiday destination were peacefulness and tranquility (34%); white sandy beaches (31%) or climate (18%).4. SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROFILE Of the tourists to the Maldives, 39% were professionals; 16% were legislators, senior officials, or managers; and 11% were techni- cians or associate professionals. Of the tourists to the Maldives, 36% earn more than USD 41,000 annually. Middle income earners who earn within the income bracket of USD 31,000 to 40,000 accounted for 9% of visitors. Income earners within the income brackets of USD 21,000 to 30,000 and USD 20,000 or less made up 21% and 14% respectively. When compared to 2004, there is a 16% increase in the number of high income earners (USD > 51,000 annually) visiting the Maldives in 2008 and there is a 5% decrease in the number of low income earners (USD < 20,000). 5. MODE OF TRAVEL Singapore Airlines (16%), Sri Lankan (15%) and Emirates (14%) were the most popular airline choices for tourists to the Maldives. 6. TRIP PLANNING Travel agents were used to organize travel to the Maldives by 45% of tourists; while tour operators were used by 24% and the internet by 24%. 7. INFORMATION SOURCES AND INTERNET USAGE The most common information sources used by tourists to the Maldives were friends and relatives (24%); internet (23%) or travel agents (18%). 8. TRAVEL PARTY The majority of tourists to the Maldives travelled as an adult couple (67%) while 18% travelled as groups of family, relatives or friends. Of all tourists to the Maldives, 6% travelled unaccompanied.9. REPEAT VISITORS The majority of visitors were first-time-visitors to the Maldives (75%), with only 25% repeat visitors. 10. LENGTH AND PLACE OF STAY The average length of stay for tourists to the Maldives is 8 nights. Of the tourists to the Maldives, 90% stayed in resorts, 4% in hotels and guest houses and 2% in safari vessels. 11. MEAL PLAN Full-board (32%) and all-inclusive (31%) are the most popular meal plans. Of the visitors, 19% opted for half board and 13% chose bed and breakfast. 12. ACTIVITIES The activities enjoyed most by tourists to the Maldives were: diving (32%); spa (20%); water sports (18%) and island hopping (14%). Surfing was enjoyed by 2% of tourists. Although the capital Male’ is a short distance away from most resorts, only 30% of tourists visited the capital. Of whom, 70% stated sightseeing as their main reason for traveling to Male’ while 14% stated shopping. 13. EXPENDITURES Of the tourists to the Maldives, 48% spent below USD 1,000 during their trip, 36% spent between USD 1,000 and 5,000, and 10% of visitors spent more than USD 5,000. 14. QUALITY OF AIRPORT SERVICES Of the tourists to the Maldives, only 34% rated immigration services as ‘excellent’, while only 35% rated customs services as ‘excel-lent’. Less than 26% rated the services at the information counter as ‘excellent’. For an up market holiday destination, airport services have to be outstanding. Several of the visitors commented on the need for a speedier immigration process and friendly greetings. 15. QUALITY OF MEET-N-GREET SERVICES Over 71% of the tourists were more than satisfied with the meet n greet service provided at the airport by resort representatives and 45% rated the service as ‘excellent’. Similarly, 70% of tourists were more than satisfied with the sea transfer service from the airport to the resort and 42% rated the service as ‘excellent’. Of those who evaluated the sea plane air transfer services, 47% rated the service as ‘excellent’. 16. QUALITY OF PLACE OF STAY The quality of place of stay was assessed on both front-line visitor services and facilities. The quality aspects assessed were accom- modation, food, beverages, cleanliness, hospitality, resort facilities and recreational facilities. On average 44% rated their place of stay as ‘excellent’ in all 7 categories assessed. Hospitality was rated as ‘excellent’ by 57% of tourists and accommodation was rated as ‘excellent’ by 48% of the visitors. The recreational facilities and beverages received the lowest score with only 35% and 36% rating these aspects as ‘excellent’. 17. QUALITY OF ENVIRONMENT Of the tourists, 60% rated the natural environment at their place of stay as ‘excellent’. The overall concept of resort/hotel was rated as ‘excellent’ by 46% of visitors. The design and interior decoration of the room was rated ‘excellent’ by 41% of visitors. 18. PRICE PERCEPTIONS Overall, the prices of water, alcoholic beverages and soft drinks were found to be ‘expensive’ in the Maldives. The prices charged for drinking water in the resorts of the Maldives was considered ‘expensive’ by 40% of tourists. Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks were considered ‘expensive’ by 38% and 36% of visitors respectively. The souvenir items were considered ‘expensive’ by 40% of visitors.Prices charged for accommodation and food in the Maldives is ‘reasonable’. Of the tourists to the Maldives 53% considered accom- modation prices as ‘reasonable’ while 52% considered food prices as ‘reasonable’. 19. MEETING EXPECTATIONS Over 90% of tourists to the Maldives stated that the holiday met their expectations. One out of two visitors to the Maldives had visited a destination similar to the Maldives. The most popular similar destinations are Phuket, Mauritius, and Seychelles. Other similar destinations include Caribbean, Bali, Malaysia, Tahiti, Hawaii, Fiji, Philippines, Goa, Indonesia and Hainan Islands. The Maldives is competitive with other similar destinations and does not have a significant price disadvantage. Half of the tourists to the Maldives rated the quality of the services or facilities, security and hospitality in the Maldives to be at the same level as in similar destinations. 20. INTENTION TO REVISIT OR RECOMMEND Over 80% of tourists to the Maldives have the intention to visit the Maldives again, while 98% of the visitors would recommend the Maldives to others as a holiday destination.Item މާލެ އިން ބުރުސާއިން އިސްތާންބުލް އަށް(ވަން އޮންލައިން, 2022-07) އަބްދުﷲ ފާރޫގް ހަސަން; Hassan, Abdulla FarooqItem ސްޓޯންހެންޖް - އިނގިރޭސި ވިލާތުގައި ހުރި ޒަމާންވީ އާސާރީ ބިނާއެއް(ދިވެހިބަހުގެ އެކެޑަމީ, 2014-06)