Sri Lanka Sets New Record for Annual Tourist Arrivals in 2025

Colombo, The Gulf Observer: Sri Lanka has recorded its highest-ever annual tourist arrivals, with the 2,333,797th visitor for 2025 arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport, marking a historic milestone for the country’s tourism sector.

The figure surpasses the previous record of 2,333,796 tourists achieved in 2018, which had remained the highest annual tourist arrival total in Sri Lanka’s history. The new record reflects a strong recovery and renewed global confidence in Sri Lanka as a travel destination.

Officials and industry stakeholders have welcomed the achievement as a significant boost to the national economy, highlighting the success of tourism promotion efforts, improved connectivity, and enhanced visitor experiences across the island.

The milestone underscores tourism’s vital role in Sri Lanka’s economic revival and signals positive prospects for sustained growth in the years ahead.