header logo
සිංහලதமிழ்
Vallibel FD
vallible LE
Latest
Tourism earnings fall 10% despite strong visitor arrivals
Sep 18, 202607:30 PM
Google NewsAdd on Google
Tourism earnings fall 10% despite strong visitor arrivals
Mobitel inner 1278

Tourism earnings declined by 10% year-on-year to USD 2.06 billion during the first eight months of 2026, compared with USD 2.29 billion recorded during the corresponding period of 2025, according to Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) data.

 

The latest CBSL figures show that tourism earnings fell by about USD 228.9 million compared with the same period last year.

 

Tourist arrivals also recorded a decline, although at a much lower rate. Sri Lanka welcomed 1,535,122 tourists between January and August 2026, compared with 1,566,523 arrivals during the corresponding period of 2025, representing a decrease of around 2%.

 

Meanwhile, 74,637 tourist arrivals were recorded during the first 14 days of September.

 

According to the report by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, a total of 1,609,759 tourists arrived in the country between January 1 and September 14.

MostRead
Mobitel 1278
VideoStories
PSTA draws widespread opposition from civil groups; Several protests planned against the Bill

PSTA draws widespread opposition from civil groups; Several protests planned against the Bill

Parliament heated over no-confidence motion against Speaker; SJB stages protest within the chamber

Parliament heated over no-confidence motion against Speaker; SJB stages protest within the chamber

Namal Rajapaksa granted bail in Krrish bribery case based on exceptional circumstances by court

Namal Rajapaksa granted bail in Krrish bribery case based on exceptional circumstances by court

"PSTA will cause serious damage to the country" Opposition says PSTA an attempt to suppress dissent

"PSTA will cause serious damage to the country" Opposition says PSTA an attempt to suppress dissent

Crowds flock to IRD offices amid new TIN requirement; IRD urges public to avoid unnecessary visits

Crowds flock to IRD offices amid new TIN requirement; IRD urges public to avoid unnecessary visits

More opposition against new security bills Govt too incompetent to govern the country – Sajith

More opposition against new security bills Govt too incompetent to govern the country – Sajith

Prices of petrol and diesel increased; Bus, three-wheeler and other TUs dismayed by fuel price hike

Prices of petrol and diesel increased; Bus, three-wheeler and other TUs dismayed by fuel price hike

Govt promises substantial relief through Budget; Opposition says govt continuing to increase taxes

Govt promises substantial relief through Budget; Opposition says govt continuing to increase taxes

No fuel price revision for November? Public turns to social media amid shortage of LP gas

No fuel price revision for November? Public turns to social media amid shortage of LP gas

Sri Lanka's tax arrears near Rs. 2.1 trillion IMF calls for reforms citing collection challenges

Sri Lanka's tax arrears near Rs. 2.1 trillion IMF calls for reforms citing collection challenges

Policymakers must ensure equal access to AI - SCU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Tyrone Carlin on Hyde Park

Policymakers must ensure equal access to AI - SCU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Tyrone Carlin on Hyde Park

Courts must be independent and ensure governments act within the law - SC Justice Yasantha Kodagoda

Courts must be independent and ensure governments act within the law - SC Justice Yasantha Kodagoda

Taxpayer Identification Number to be mandatory for certain transactions from Nov. 1

Taxpayer Identification Number to be mandatory for certain transactions from Nov. 1

16-year-old hospitalised with gunshot wounds after police fire on three-wheeler in Kadawatha

16-year-old hospitalised with gunshot wounds after police fire on three-wheeler in Kadawatha

'Kassapa Thero and I visited the hotel on separate days'- Sarath Weerasekara responds to controversy

'Kassapa Thero and I visited the hotel on separate days'- Sarath Weerasekara responds to controversy

Lassana Flora