Maldives tourism industry concludes CIS region roadshow

The National Hotels and Guesthouse Association of Maldives (NHGAM), in collaboration with Visit Maldives Corporation and the Maldives Association of Travel Agents & Tour Operators (MATATO), has completed the ‘I AM Maldives CIS Region Roadshow’. Held from September 21 to 25, 2026, the events took place in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Almaty.

The roadshow featured 26 Maldivian companies and over 50 industry participants, including representatives from resorts, hotels, guesthouses, and travel agencies. More than 250 travel trade professionals, such as tour operators and decision-makers, attended the sessions to explore tourism opportunities in the Maldives.

The CIS region remains a vital market for Maldivian tourism. In 2025, Russia saw 278,761 arrivals, a 23.8 percent year-on-year increase. As of September 2, 2026, Russia remains the Maldives’ second-largest source market with 209,815 arrivals. Kazakhstan also contributes to the sector, ranking 11th in total arrivals as of June 2026.