Sri Lanka has recorded the arrival of 1,204,046 tourists so far this year, marking a notable increase compared to the same period in 2024, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) reported.

India remains the top source market with 250,047 visitors, followed by 112,732 tourists from Russia and 111,464 from the United Kingdom.

In early July alone, 36,002 foreign tourists arrived in Sri Lanka. Of these, 8,053 were from India, representing 22.4% of the arrivals.

Other countries contributing to July arrivals include the UK with 3,562 visitors, Australia (2,674), China (2,362), and Germany (1,553), reflecting Sri Lanka’s growing appeal to diverse international markets.