Sri Lanka, Sept. 23 -- As Sri Lanka sets its sights on attracting over 3 million tourists in 2025 and generating USD 5 billion in revenue, SITA, the leading global provider of IT and digital solutions for the air transport industry, highlights how advanced technology can play a transformative role in shaping the nation's aviation and tourism future.

In 2024, Sri Lanka welcomed 8.88 million passengers, marking a 17.6% year-on-year increase. In the first half of 2025 alone, arrivals reached 4.9 million, up 16% compared to the same period in 2024. Alongside this, aircraft movements surged by 20% in 2024, while the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) has embarked on a major expansion and modernisation programme.

These developments unde...