Colombo, December 10: Sri Lanka has recorded a significant increase in tourism revenue, reaching $1.8 billion till November this year compared to the same period last year, according to Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) data. 78.3% more. ,
In November 2023 alone, tourism revenue was $205.3 million, more than double the earnings for November 2022. Foreign Affairs Minister Ali Sabri informed parliament that 2024 is expected to see an increase in tourist arrivals, and more airlines are expected to operate. According to Xinhua news agency report, the country.
The month of November recorded the highest monthly number of international tourists in 2023 with 151,496 visitors. A total of 1.27 million tourists visited Sri Lanka in the first 11 months of the year, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority.
Tourism is one of the major contributors to Sri Lanka’s foreign revenue. To further boost tourism, the government waived visa fees for citizens of China, India, Indonesia, Russia, Thailand, Malaysia and Japan in late November, with the aim of encouraging travel and tourism in the upcoming season.
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