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Sri Lanka’s Tourism Booms with USD 400.7 Million in January Earnings

Sri Lanka’s Tourism Booms with USD 400.7 Million in January Earnings

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The tourism industry recorded earnings of $400.7 million in January 2025, according to the latest data from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), marking a 17.2% increase from the $341.8 million earned in January 2024.

Meanwhile, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) reported 232,341 tourist arrivals between 1 and 27 February, bringing total arrivals for the year up to 27 February 2025 to 485,102.

The industry previously generated $362.1 million in December 2024. Central Bank data also shows total tourism earnings for 2024 reached $3,168.7 million, reflecting a 53.2% surge from the $2,068.0 million recorded in 2023.

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