Maldives Leads the Way

Male’, 11 March 2008: The leading specialist tour operator Kuoni Travels long-haul report for the year 2008 revealed that the Maldives has emerged as the number one position as the favourite long-haul destination for 2007.Maldives topped as the first place in a list of 20 countries. They included Dubai, Thailand, Malaysia and Barbados. Managing Director, Kuoni Travel says ‘It’s great to see the Maldives continuing to hold its well-deserved position as the favourite long-haul destination. With the magical, eternal appeal of the true Robinson Crusoe experience the Maldivian resorts offer, from five star luxury and pampering to more simple, barefoot beach holidays, it would be some challenge to dent its lead.’Already popular for tourists from all over the World, the Maldives attracts visitors who are in search of peace and tranquillity in an island paradise setting. With luxury and award winning hotels, resorts and spas, and probably the best snorkelling, fishing and scuba diving in the world, the Maldives offers a unique, unforgettable experience to the visitors. The Maldives attracted a record number of 675,889 visitors during 2007. The United Kingdom ranked top in 2007 among the source markets with a total arrival of 125,158 visitors, which is a growth of 15.9% compared to 2006.