INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) reports that 33,910 international tourists arrived in the country during the first week
of May 2025, marking a notable increase compared to the same period in previous years.According to the latest statistics, total tourist
arrivals for the year have now reached 930,794 as of May 07
Despite the expected seasonal decline in visitors from Western countries following the end of the winter travel period, Sri Lanka continues
to attract an average of 5,000 tourists per day.The data reveals a consistent year-on-year growth in early May arrivals: 18,761 tourists
visited during the first week of May 2023, followed by 28,526 in 2024, and a significant jump to 33,910 in 2025.Meanwhile, the Central Bank
increase from the USD 1,251.6 million recorded during the same period in 2024.Tourism earnings for April 2025 alone are estimated at USD
646.1 million, according to the Central Bank.
