Sri Lanka, Oct. 13 -- Data through September shows the country earned US$ 182.9 mn Muted growth in revenue, despite higher arrivals, points to either the spending patterns of visitors or the profile of tourists visiting Sri Lanka, or both Sri Lanka's tourism earnings were largely unchanged in September 2025 from a year earlier, despite a rise in visitor numbers, suggesting slower per-night spending.

Data through September shows the country earned US$ 182.9 million from tourism, compared with US$ 181.0 million in September 2024. In August, earnings had reached US$ 258.9 million, reflecting seasonal fluctuations in the sector.

The muted growth in revenue, despite higher arrivals, points to either the spending patterns of visitors or the p...