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SriLanka, Oct. 20 -- Sri Lanka generated USD 2,245.2 million in tourism revenue during the first nine months of 2026, welcoming a total of 1,693,679 international visitors, according to official data ...
News Sri Lanka » Central » Tourism: Sri Lanka's Central Highlands in the Rainy Season
Bandarawela in the rainy seasonThe travel season in Sri Lanka is about to begin.It is generally said that the southwestern region enters a suitable season for travel around December. Clear, sunny blue ...
News Sri Lanka » Central » Tourism: Sri Lanka Earns Over US$2.2 Bln from Tourism In First 9 Months Of 2026
Sri Lanka earned US$2.245 billion from tourism during the first nine months of 2026, according to data released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, reported Xinhua. The figure was slightly lower than ...
News Sri Lanka » Central » Tourism: Is This the Comeback of Sri Lanka’s Tourism? $1.5 Billion Revenue Suggests So
Through a combination of targeted promotions, improved airline services, and strategic visa policies, Sri Lanka is inching closer to its goal of attracting 2.5 million tourists this year. Sri Lanka's ...
News Sri Lanka » Central » Tourism: [Definitive Guide] When is the best season to visit Sri Lanka? Explaining the climate by area and recommended travel times!!
Many people may have the image of Sri Lanka as a "country of eternal summer" all year round. It is true that as an island nation in the subtropics near the equator, the average temperature throughout ...
News Sri Lanka » Central » Tourism: Sri Lanka approves free tourist visas for 35 countries to boost tourism
COLOMBO (Reuters) - Sri Lanka's cabinet approved issuing free tourist visas to visitors from 35 countries including China, India and Russia, a top official said on Thursday, in an effort to boost ...
News Sri Lanka » Central » Tourism: Sri Lanka Pilots Free Visa-On-Arrival Program for 35 Countries to Boost Tourism
Sri Lanka isn’t called the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean” for nothing. With its eight UNESCO World Heritage sites, stunning white-sand beaches, abundant wildlife, distinctive architecture and rich ...
News Sri Lanka » Central » Tourism: Sri Lanka Announces Free Visas for Travelers From These 35 Countries
Between Sri Lanka’s eight UNESCO world heritage sites, its thriving wildlife, and pristine white sand beaches, the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean” has enough glimmer for everyone—and now, visiting the ...
News Sri Lanka » Central » Tourism: Sri Lanka tourism sees decline in European visit over Middle East transit disruptions
Gulf transit disruptions slow EU arrivals, Sri Lanka eyes 3 million tourists at ATM 2026 Sri Lanka's arrivals from Europe have declined, specifically among Europeans who rely on the Middle East ...
News Sri Lanka » Central » Tourism: Sri Lanka earns over 2.2 bln USD from tourism in first 9 months of 2026
COLOMBO, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lanka earned 2.245 billion U.S. dollars from tourism during the first nine months of 2026, according to data released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The figure was ...