Sri Lanka, June 25 -- Sri Lanka's tourism sector lost momentum during the first three weeks of June, driven primarily by a sharp drop in arrivals from India.
Fresh data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows that 82,332 tourists visited the country between June 1 and 21. This marks a 6.87 percent year-on-year drop compared to the 88,410 arrivals recorded during the same period in 2025.
Industry analysts point to high airfares in particular to regional fares. While somewhat stabilised flight routes pushed May's numbers up, climbing ticket prices across South Asia have kept budget-conscious travellers at bay. In addition, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to citizens to postpone foreign vacations and...