Srilanka, April 19 -- The total number of tourist arrival in Sri Lanka from January 1 to April 15, 2025 recorded 816,191 mark, showing positive growth in the tourism industry following an unprecedented economic recession.

Tourism Development Authority statistics revealed that the highest number of tourists numbering 136,535 have arrived from India while Russians securing the second place. More than 102,273 Russian tourists have arrived in the country during this period. India and Russia became the first and second place in term of tourist arrivals in the country in March too securing a market share of 17.1 % and 12.7 % respectively.

Tourist arrivals from the United Kingdom was 22.447 in March this year compared to 21,540 arrivals recor...