In January, a row broke out between Male and New Delhi following some comments by Maldivian ministers against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and India. Indian tourists reacted sharply and started a 'boycott Maldives' campaign.
Job listings for hospitality roles in the Indian travel and tourism industry surged by 66% from June 2022 to 2023, according to employment website Indeed. The rebound was described as a marked change from a 60% decline prior to the pandemic, and was said to demonstrate "remarkable resilience" and "adaptability" to changing customer preferences, which had resulted in new trends such as self-contained experiences