Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- Sri Lanka's tourism industry has recorded a robust start to the new year, welcoming a total of 131,898 international visitors during the first 15 days of January 2026.
This performance marks a growth of 9.4 percent compared to the 120,607 arrivals recorded during the corresponding period in 2025. The steady influx of visitors signals continued resilience in the leisure sector, maintaining momentum despite external challenges in the region.
India continued its dominance as the single largest source market, contributing 23,786 arrivals, which accounts for 18 percent of the total traffic. A closer analysis of the market data reveals that demand from India has strengthened rather than slowed.
The Indian market share has...