Sri Lanka has today (29) rewritten its tourism history by recording the highest number of tourist arrivals ever within a single year.
The new milestone was reached as arrivals in 2025 surpassed the previous all-time record of 2,333,796 visitors, which had been set in 2018. With the arrival of the 2,333,797th tourist earlier this morning, a new chapter was officially opened in the country’s tourism journey, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Authority.
This achievement marks a defining moment for the nation’s travel sector, reflecting Sri Lanka’s resilience and the renewed confidence it commands as a leading global destination.
Tourism continues to stand as a key pillar of the Sri Lankan economy, generating vital foreign exchange earnings, creating employment opportunities, and fostering cultural exchange.
The Tourism Authority further noted that reaching this landmark despite challenges such as the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah underscores the strength, unity, and determination of the industry and its stakeholders in steering Sri Lanka forward.
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