As per data released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), US$ 2,533.7 million has been recorded as tourism earnings from January to October 2024.
This marks a significant 59% increase compared to the same period in 2023, where US$ 1,593.4 million was recorded as tourism revenue.
Tourist arrivals to the country also increased by 44% YTD, as over 1.6 million tourists arrived in the country from January to October 2024. (NewsWire)