Boycott Fallout: How Indian Actions Impact Maldives' Tourism

Following PM Modi's visit to Lakshdeep, the phrase "Lakshdeep" rose to the top of the Google search results by nine spots. Celebrities like Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar expressed their appreciation for Lakshdeep's tourism.

• According to data from the Maldives Tourism Ministry, India ranked as the second-largest source of tourists to the Maldives in 2023, with 18.3 lakh arrivals (as of November 2023) and a 10.9% market share.

• The Maldives' economy may suffer heavily as a result of the growing boycott in India against the Maldives due to negative and heated attitudes against Indians.

• Maldives tourism industry such as restaurants, hotels, and local vendors could see a fall if the number of tourists from India visit the country declines.

• It might also have an effect on the Maldives' employment situation, government revenue, and infrastructure development.