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 ...

By Uditha Jayasinghe COLOMBO, Jan 5 (Reuters) - Sri Lanka is targeting 3 million tourist arrivals in 2026, a top official said on Monday, after a record 2.36 million last year, as the country seeks to ...

In 2025, Sri Lanka attracted 2.3 million tourists, with India leading as the top source market by contributing over 531,000 ...

Sri Lanka welcomed a total of 2.3 million international tourists in 2025, with Indian travellers emerging as the largest ...

Sri Lanka welcomes long-term investment in the tourism sector, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has emphasized. Prime ...

In 2025, Sri Lanka welcomed 2.3 million tourists, with India as the top source, contributing 531,511 visitors. The country's ...

Wildlife tourism is a fast-growing segment of world tourism, more so after COVID as many tourists now seek the natural outdoor environment. Sri Lanka has much to offer in this space, but we are still ...

The revenue that was earned from the tourism sector in 2025 was US $ 3.2 billion, which is a significant drop compared to the ...

Sri Lanka’s biggest inbound market — India — is turning towards alternative destinations. The current Sri Lankan political turmoil threatens to cripple the tourism industry, which is worth more than ...

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COLOMBO, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Sri Lanka's cabinet approved issuing free tourist visas to visitors from seven countries including China, India and Russia, a statement issued by the media ministry said on ...