Fujian Province of China, in collaboration with the Maldives government, has held a special forum with the aim of increasing tourist arrivals from China's Fujian Province. The event brought together officials from Fujian Province, key figures in the Maldivian tourism industry, and stakeholders, including tour operators from both countries.
The forum served as a platform for networking and discussions, especially with the launch of direct flights to Maldives by China's Xiamen Air from Xiamen City in Fujian Province. The primary focus was on fostering connections with tour operators from both countries.
Several agreements were signed during the forum, involving four tour operators from China and Maldives. These agreements are expected to contribute to a rise in the number of tourists visiting Maldives from China's Fujian Province.
With the participation of 90 stakeholders from Maldives and China, the forum highlighted the increased collaboration between the two regions.
Xiamen Air, having initiated charter flights to Maldives, marked its commitment to enhancing tourism connectivity. The airline's inaugural flight brought 230 tourists to Maldives, following discussions during President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's official visit to China. The government's objective is to further augment tourist arrivals from China to Maldives.