📈 Sri Lanka Tourism Revenue Rebounds 2.1% YoY in August 2026, Reversing 10-Month Decline

• Monthly Performance: Earnings from the tourism sector rose 2.1% YoY to US$ 264.4 Mn in August 2026, marking the first monthly increase in 10 months despite a 3.3% YoY dip in monthly arrivals. • Year-to-Date Figures: Total 8-month revenue fell 10.0% YoY to US$ 2.06 Bn (compared to US$ 2.29 Bn in 2025), alongside a 2.0% decline in cumulative arrivals. • Targets Revised: Due to methodological adjustments by SLTDA and external global headwinds, Sri Lanka has lowered its full-year targets to 2.7 Mn arrivals (down from 3.0 Mn) and US$ 4.2 Bn in revenue (down from US$ 5.0 Bn). • Historical Context: In 2025, revenue reached US$ 3.22 Bn (+1.6% YoY) on a record 2.36 Mn visitor arrivals (+15.1% YoY). Peak tourism historically contributed nearly 5% to Sri Lanka's GDP.