Sri Lanka Tourism surpassed the milestone of 900,000 tourist arrivals, fuelling optimism within the industry to meet year-end targets.
The accomplishment marks a striking growth, a milestone previously reached only in August of the preceding year. This landmark was achieved with the arrival of 3,374 tourists on 1 June, which pushed the cumulative figure to 900,153. It underscores the substantial progress made in the tourism sector, reflecting high interest and engagement with Sri Lanka as a favoured destination for travellers.
During the first five days of June alone, Sri Lanka welcomed 15,666 tourists, pushing the year-to-date (YTD) figure to 912,445 visitors.
For 2024, Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) forecasts 2.3 million arrivals and an income of $ 4 billion.
From 1 to 5 June, India, the UK and China emerged as the leading source markets. In addition, tourists were welcomed from Bangladesh, Australia, Germany, the US, Russia, Maldives and France.