Sri Lanka Welcomes 2 Millionth Tourist

Sri Lanka Welcomes 2 Millionth Tourist—French Couple Marks Historic Milestone

by Staff Writer 17-11-2025 | 5:19 PM

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s tourism industry celebrated a major achievement today as the number of tourist arrivals surpassed two million, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).

The milestone was marked by the arrival of a French couple at Bandaranaike International Airport, where a special welcome ceremony was held.