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In a move aimed at enticing Indian tourists back to the Maldives, a prominent tourism organisation in the Maldives has announced its intention to conduct roadshows across key Indian cities.
As the number of Indian tourists visiting the Maldives continues to dwindle, the Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) engaged in discussions with India’s High Commissioner in the Maldives, Munu Mahawar, to explore opportunities for enhancing travel and tourism cooperation between the two nations.
The Maldives faced significant backlash following derogatory comments made against India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi by three Maldivian officials on social media. This occurred after Prime Minister Modi shared images and videos of the picturesque Lakshadweep Islands on India’s west coast on January 6.
The negative response led to numerous Indian travelers, including several celebrities, canceling their reservations and abandoning plans to visit…
