Maldives has welcomed the first direct flight from Hong Kong to the Maldives since 2020, on 19 January 2024.
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) held a special ceremony at Velana International Airport (VIA) to mark the joyous occasion, commemorating the arrival of Hong Kong Airlines flight HX791 from Hong Kong International Airport, carrying tourists from this market to the Maldives
The tourists were greeted with the traditional BoduBeru, and presented with a special gift pack, including flowers.
This celebration marks the return of tourists from Hong Kong Airlines to the Maldives, a significant event since the onset of the global pandemic.
Ambassador from People’s Republic of China to the Maldives, Wang Lixin, representatives from The Ministry of Tourism, Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), Maldives Immigration, Maldives Customs Service, along with government-related enterprises & tourism associations in the Maldives attended the ceremony.