Sri Lanka has welcomed its 2,333,797th tourist in 2025, surpassing the previous all-time record of 2,333,796 arrivals set in 2018. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement today, hailed the milestone as “a defining moment in the nation’s tourism journey, demonstrating resilience and renewed confidence in Sri Lanka as a premier global destination.” The achievement is particularly significant when viewed against past records. In 2018, Sri Lanka recorded its highest arrivals at 2,333,796 tourists, while in 2024 the country welcomed 2,053,465 tourists. Surpassing these figures in 2025 demonstrates not only recovery but also growth, positioning Sri Lanka as a…
Sri Lanka Breaks All-Time Tourist Arrival Record, Surpasses 2018 High
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