Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Sri Lanka's tourism sector has recorded a robust start to the year, with 223,645 international visitors arriving in the first twenty-five days of January.

Latest figures from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) reveal that India remains the primary driver of the island's tourism recovery, accounting for 41,603 arrivals-roughly 19 per cent of the total. The surge in visitors reflects a steady momentum following a record-breaking 2025, which saw over 2.3 million foreign nationals visit the country, the highest annual total in its history.

While the current figures are strong, they remain slightly behind the 252,761 arrivals recorded during the full month of January last year. However, industry analyst...