Sri Lanka Breaks All-Time Tourist Arrival Record, Surpasses 2018 High
Tourism remains a vital pillar of Sri Lanka’s economy, making a major contribution to foreign exchange revenue, job creation, and cultural interaction.
The ministry stated that achieving this landmark despite challenges such as the Ditwa Cyclone disaster demonstrates the resilience and solidarity of the tourism industry and its stakeholders.
At a press briefing at Bandaranaike International Airport, Sri Lanka Tourism honored Mr. Felix Beslin Pereira, Mrs. Reena Fernandez, and Ms. Ann Cristina Pereira-a family from Thiruvananthapuram, India-who arrived on Sri Lankan Airlines flight UL 162 as the symbolic 2,333,797th visitors of the year.
According to the ministry, their arrival signifies not just a personal milestone, but also a shared achievement for the country as a whole.
