Sri Lanka welcomes 1.8 million tourists, earning $2.24 billion through September
Sri Lanka has welcomed 1,813,484 international tourists between January 1 and October 22, according to the latest data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).
The country recorded 119,805 tourist arrivals during the first 22 days of October, reflecting continued activity in the tourism sector.
India remained Sri Lanka’s largest source market, contributing 482,944 visitors so far this year. The United Kingdom ranked second with 169,405 arrivals, followed by China with 120,980 and Germany with 102,920.
Tourism revenue reached US$2.245 billion by the end of September, highlighting the sector’s contribution to the country’s economy.
Sri Lanka has set a target of attracting 2.7 million international tourists this year. With more than 1.81 million arrivals recorded by October 22, the country continues its efforts to strengthen tourism and increase foreign exchange earnings.
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Source : NewsFirst
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