November 01, Colombo (LNW): The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has revealed that 153,063 foreign visitors arrived in the country between October 01 and 29, 2025, underscoring the continuing strength of Sri Lanka’s tourism recovery.
India remained the largest source market, contributing 44,741 visitors—around 29 per cent of total arrivals for the month. The United Kingdom followed with 12,128 tourists, while Russia and China accounted for 10,450 and 10,408 visitors respectively. Germany recorded 8,950 arrivals, and Australia 7,226, reflecting steady interest from Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.
Cumulative data for the year up to 29 October shows that Sri Lanka has welcomed 1,878,557 international travellers. Of this total, 420,033 were from India, 174,021 from the United Kingdom, and 132,594 from Russia.
Tourism authorities have described these figures as a positive indicator of sustained confidence in Sri Lanka as a travel destination, attributing the steady influx to improved connectivity, promotional campaigns, and a growing reputation for cultural and environmental diversity.
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