MakeMyTrip has reported a significant surge in tourism interest in the scenic islands of Lakshadweep following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit. The online travel company noted an impressive 3,400 percent increase in on-platform searches for the Union Territory.
This boost in tourism interest comes amidst a controversy where Maldivian politicians ridiculed PM Modi’s visit to Lakshadweep. In response, the Maldives government rejected the derogatory remarks against PM Modi, emphasizing that these comments did not reflect the views of Male. The increased attention on Lakshadweep on travel platforms like MakeMyTrip suggests a positive impact on the region’s tourism following the Prime Minister’s visit.
On Monday, EaseMyTrip, an Indian online travel agency, declared the suspension of all flight bookings to the Maldives amid the ongoing controversy. Nishant Pitti, the founder of EaseMyTrip, conveyed this decision in a post on a platform referred to as ‘X,’ stating that the move was made “in solidarity with our nation.”
In solidarity with our nation, @EaseMyTrip has suspended all Maldives flight bookings ✈️ #TravelUpdate #SupportingNation #LakshadweepTourism #ExploreIndianlslands #Lakshadweep#ExploreIndianIslands @kishanreddybjp @JM_Scindia @PMOIndia @tourismgoi @narendramodi @incredibleindia https://t.co/wIyWGzyAZY
— Nishant Pitti (@nishantpitti) January 7, 2024
Nishant Pitti’s tweet read, “In solidarity with our nation, EaseMyTrip has suspended all Maldives flight bookings. #TravelUpdate #SupportingNation.” This announcement indicates the company’s support for India and its decision to suspend services related to the Maldives following the recent row and derogatory remarks made by certain individuals.
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