March 03, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka’s tourism sector has experienced impressive growth, with earnings reaching $400.7 million in January 2025, as reported by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).
This represents a significant 17.2 per cent increase compared to the $341.8 million generated in the same month of the previous year, highlighting the ongoing recovery and resilience of the industry.
The positive trend continues with the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) reporting that 232,341 international visitors arrived in the country between February 01 and 27, 2025.
This brings the total number of tourist arrivals for the year, up to February 27 to a remarkable 485,102.
Looking at the previous months, the country earned $362.1 million from tourism in December 2024, further reinforcing the sector’s positive momentum.
The figures reflect a broader recovery trend, as total tourism revenue for the entirety of 2024 amounted to $3,168.7 million, marking a robust 53.2 per cent increase from $2,068 million in 2023.
