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He began by pointing out the Indo Maldivian commercial ties date back centuries and that the two countries share ethnic, linguistic, cultural, religious and commercial links.
Growing from modest beginnings, he stated, India-Maldives bilateral trade now stands at Rs 1,000 crore, with Indian investments present in the financial, tourism and real estate sectors.
Tourism is the largest contributor to the Maldivian economy and in terms of tourists India is fast becoming an important source market for the Maldives. Between January-June 2016, tourist arrivals from India to Maldives stood at 30,101, which is an increase of 14.9% over the same period in 2015.
The high commissioner further explained that since Maldives is situated in a strategically significant location amidst the equator, it has become a hub for MICE events. The MICE industry of the Maldives has come to be known for providing specialised clients with extensive planning and excellent services.
Cruise tourism also has lot of potential and with the inclusion of a cultural component it would provide a new type of adventure to tourists with experience of India, Sri Lanka and Maldives.
Source: travelnewsdigest.in