Sri Lanka Records Over 56,000 Tourist Arrivals in First Nine Days of April

The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has reported that 56,567 tourists arrived in the country during the first nine days of April 2025, marking a positive trend in the nation’s tourism revival.

According to data released by the SLTDA, India continues to lead as the top source market, contributing 18.7% of the total arrivals with 10,595 Indian tourists visiting the island during this period. Other key source markets include the United Kingdom, Russia, Australia, and Germany.

With the addition of the latest figures, total tourist arrivals for 2025 have now reached 778,843, signaling strong growth and increased global interest in Sri Lanka as a travel destination.

Tourism officials express optimism that these numbers will continue to rise in the coming months, supported by ongoing promotional campaigns and improvements in travel infrastructure.