During the first 21 days of January, a total of 142,162 visitors have chosen Sri Lanka as their destination, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to leapfrog its tourism sector in 2024.

The latest figures reveal a considerable increase compared to the past three years. In January 2021, the country received 1,682 tourists, while the numbers rose to 82,327 in 2022 and 102,545 in the same period last year.

India leads the arrivals during the first three weeks of January, with 22,660 visitors, followed by Russia with 21,603 and the UK contributing 11,403 arrivals. The diverse range of visitors also includes tourists from Germany, China, France, Poland, Australia, the US and the Netherlands.

With 99,800 or 41% more tourists expected within the next 10 days the country aims to achieve this ambitious monthly target, further solidifying its position as an attractive and resilient travel destination in the post-pandemic era