Sri Lanka's tourist arrivals for the month of October have seen a gradual uptick after a relatively slow start, with the first three weeks showing increasing numbers of visitors to the island nation.

Data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority indicates that during the first 22 days of October, the total arrivals exceeded 77,700 tourists. A breakdown of the numbers by week reveals a promising trend:

• First Week: In the initial seven days of the month, Sri Lanka welcomed 23,073 tourists.
• Second Week: The second week saw a slight increase, with 23,434 tourists arriving in the country.
• Third Week: The most recent data, covering the third week of October, reflects a significant rise, with 31,265 tourists visiting the nation.

These figures reflect a positive development for Sri Lanka's tourism sector, as it rebounds from the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic crisis last year.