August 10, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka is witnessing a robust upswing in international tourism this year, with over 1.4 million foreign visitors having entered the island nation by early August, according to recent data released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).
This marks a notable rise in tourist arrivals compared to the corresponding period in 2024, reflecting renewed global interest in the country as a travel destination.
India remains Sri Lanka’s most significant source of inbound travellers in 2025, with 286,085 Indian nationals having visited so far. The United Kingdom follows with 135,722 visitors, while Russia ranks third, contributing 116,257 tourists to the overall count.
In the first five days of August alone, Sri Lanka welcomed 40,047 international travellers, underscoring the continuing momentum of the tourism rebound. Among them, Indian tourists accounted for the largest proportion, with 6,963 arrivals—making up 17.4 per cent of the total for that period.
Other key source markets for August include the United Kingdom, which sent 4,345 tourists, while China contributed 3,090 visitors. France and Italy also made strong showings, with 3,049 and 2,739 arrivals respectively.
