Sri Lanka Tourist Arrivals Surpass 700,000 Milestone š
Sri Lanka's tourism sector continues its recovery momentum, crossing a significant threshold within the first quarter of 2026. ā¢ Overall Performance: Total foreign arrivals for 2026 have reached 708,348 as of March 25, according to provisional data from the SLTDA. ā¢ March Snapshot: A total of 151,693 tourists arrived between March 1 and March 25. ā¢ Top Source Markets: - India: Remains the primary driver, accounting for 26% (39,424) of March arrivals. - United Kingdom: Contributed 9% (13,967) of the monthly total. - Russia: Followed closely with 13,272 arrivals. ā¢ Market Trends: A notable decline in European arrivals has been observed in March compared to the first two months of the year. This shift is attributed to geopolitical tensions and the war-like situation in the Middle East impacting travel routes and sentiment.