Sri Lanka Earns Over 2 Billion USD from Tourism

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Based on the most recent data from the Central Bank, Sri Lanka’s tourism sector generated $2.17 billion in revenue in the first eight months of 2024—a considerable increase from the previous year. This represents a 66.1% rise over the same time frame in 2023.

1.36 million more tourists entered the nation during this time, representing a significant 50.7% increase in visitor arrivals, which helps to offset the increase in wages. 164,609 tourists came to Sri Lanka in August alone, a 20% increase over August 2023.


For the island nation, tourism remains a significant source of foreign exchange earnings. Three million foreign visitors are anticipated in Sri Lanka by 2025, according to managing director Nalin Perera of the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, indicating that authorities are upbeat about the future.

This encouraging pattern emphasizes Sri Lanka’s rising popularity as a major travel destination in the world market.

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