As the number of Indian tourists arriving in the Maldives continues to decline amid the strained diplomatic relations between the two countries, a major tourism body in the island nation has announced that they will hold roadshows across Indian cities to woo back Indian tourists.
The Maldives faced severe backlash and a boycott campaign after multiple Maldivian officials, including Ministers, used derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in January after he compared Lakshadweep to the Maldives upon his visit to the Union Territory.
The plans to enhance travel and tourism cooperation, including conducting the roadshows, were announced by the Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) following a discussion with the Indian High Commissioner in Male on April 8.
“MATATO expressed its intention to collaborate closely with the Indian High Commission in Maldives to bolster tourism initiatives. Plans are underway to launch a comprehensive…
