Sri Lanka records over 77,000 tourist arrivals in first 22 days of October

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In the first 22 days of October, Sri Lanka welcomed 77,763 tourists, bringing the year-to-date total to 1,094,019, according to provisional data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).

During this period, the daily average of tourist arrivals was 3,534, showing an improvement compared to the previous week’s average of 3,359.

The weekly average for the third week of October has also seen an increase, reaching 31,265, up from 23,434 in the second week and 23,073 in the first week.

Despite this progress, Sri Lanka has achieved 53 percent of the arrival target set for October by tourism authorities, which stands at 147,789 arrivals.

As in previous months, India remains the largest source of tourist arrivals for Sri Lanka, contributing 26 percent of the total arrivals with 20,369 visitors.

The Russian Federation ranks second, accounting for 9 percent with 7,089 visitors, followed by the United Kingdom at 8 percent with 6,287 international visitors.

Other notable markets include Germany, China, Australia, Maldives, the United States, France, and Spain.

Comments - 9

Prof. J.M. Rajasinghe Wednesday, 25 October 2023 09:03 AM

To maintain this please reduce the electricity rates, fuel charges and open the imports of foodstuffs, medicines etc.,

Darrel K. Wickramaratne - Industrialist Wednesday, 25 October 2023 09:06 AM

Yes, now Ranil must reduce the electricity charges enabling the small vendors dealing with the Foreigners and also reduce the fuel prices complying with the other Asian countries.

Lal Piyal Mendis Wednesday, 25 October 2023 09:07 AM

Make sure, during Xmas season, everything should be available freely for a reasonable price. Even liquor as the Foreigners like our Local stuff.

Bannis Mama Wednesday, 25 October 2023 09:08 AM

When was this picture taken? In 2019 or before. Why you guys play games with the poor masses.

Do Doo Dooo Na Wednesday, 25 October 2023 09:10 AM

As long as Ranil being the President, our country will never prosper. We need a system change and a new Govt. with educated youngsters should hold Cabinet Ministers portfolios, not the bulls like now.

Milinda Wednesday, 25 October 2023 09:12 AM

These figures are only numbers but the main concern is how much money they spend during their stay in Srilanka. Also we have to take into account the amount of dollars that is sent out of Srilanka to import items that is required to support their stay in the Island. The net revenue that is earned is the most important component in this tourism industry.

D P P Prasad Wednesday, 25 October 2023 09:16 AM

Although the arrivals of the tourists are being gradually increased the tourist board should further concentrate on the facilities which are provided by the certain hoteliers such as transportation, guidance and the protection.

Amaran Wednesday, 25 October 2023 09:22 AM

Please take all measures to EXPAND THE BIA AIRPORT. But NO room for commission. KEEP THE AIRPORT CLEAN at all of the times.

Sujeeva Deraniyagala Thursday, 26 October 2023 09:59 AM

DO we make their stay pleasurable or easier? Sri Lanka has all the resources to attract tourist but poor management policies and lack of up to date facilities are below expectations. That is why Maldives and South eastern countries are attracting more tourists than us.

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