Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is showing strong signs of recovery and growth, with over 2.15 million tourist arrivals recorded from Jan. 1 to Dec. 8, 2025, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB). The sector’s revival comes after a series of significant setbacks, including the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the recent impact of Cyclone Ditwah. The first week of December alone saw 50,222 visitors, while November posted the highest number of arrivals for that month in five years. India continues to be the leading source market. All tourism sites across the country remain fully…
Sri Lanka Tourism shows strong signs of recovery : 2.15 Mn arrivals in 2025
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