The accomplishment marks a noteworthy surge, a milestone previously reached only in August of the preceding year. It underscores the substantial progress made in the tourism sector, reflecting high interest and engagement with Sri Lanka as a preferred destination for travellers.

Over the first week of May alone, Sri Lanka welcomed 28,525 tourists, pushing the total number of visitors to 813,176.

For 2024, Sri Lanka Tourism expects 2.3 million arrivals and an income of $ 4 billion.India leads the pack as the top generating market for May, contributing 5,600 tourists, followed by Maldives with 3,170 visitors and the UK with 1,888 tourists