### 📈 Sri Lanka Tourism Performance: Jan 2026 Update

Sri Lanka has welcomed 223,645 tourists in the first 28 days of 2026, according to provisional data from the SLTDA. While the month is not yet over, the current figure is trailing slightly behind the 252,761 arrivals recorded in January 2025. • Key Market Breakdowns: India: 41,603 arrivals (19.0% share) – remains the top source market. United Kingdom: 23,329 arrivals. Russia: 22,876 arrivals. Germany: 14,431 arrivals. France: 10,746 arrivals. • Annual Context: The 2026 momentum follows a record-breaking 2025, which saw a total of 2.36 Mn foreign visitors. The tourism sector continues to be a primary driver of foreign exchange and employment as the country builds on last year's historic performance. • Summary Totals: 2026 YTD Arrivals: 223,645 Jan 2025 Comparison: 252,761 2025 Full Year Total: 2.36 Mn ---