Tourism and Hospitality Economy & Growth

Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals exceed 950,000 in 2026

The number of tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka so far has crossed the 950,000 mark, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) stated.

Accordingly, a total of 951,742 tourists have visited the country between January 1 and May 17, 2026.

The highest number of arrivals has been recorded from India, with 221,953 tourists, the SLTDA noted.

A significant number of visitors have also arrived from countries including the United Kingdom, Russia, China and Germany.

Meanwhile, the SLTDA stated that a total of 75,465 tourists arrived in the country between May 1 and May 17, 2026.

However, the data indicate that daily tourist arrivals in May have declined significantly compared to the first three months of 2026.

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