Arugam Bay Ranked Asia’s #1 Beach in 2026 Condé Nast Traveller Awards 📈

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector gains major global recognition as four local beaches featured in the region's top 20 list. • Regional Ranking & Scores: - Arugam Bay: #1 in Asia with a top score of 98.84. - Railay Beach (Thailand): #2 with 94.44. - Coral Beach (Malaysia): #3 with 93.33. - Boracay (Philippines) & Nusa Dua Beach (Indonesia): Ranked 4th and 5th. • Sri Lanka Coastal Breakdown: - Arugam Bay (East Coast): Ranked 1st (98.84). - Bentota Beach (West Coast): Ranked 9th (88.33). - Tangalle Beach (South Coast): Ranked 14th (83.33). - Negombo Beach (West Coast): Ranked 19th (78.92). The strong presence across multiple coastal zones underscores the geographical diversity of Sri Lanka's travel & hospitality offerings.