SriLanka, Oct. 20 -- Sri Lanka generated USD 2,245.2 million in tourism revenue during the first nine months of 2026, welcoming a total of 1,693,679 international visitors, according to official data released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) and the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).Sri Lanka Travel

The island nation's tourism sector maintained a steady momentum into the third quarter, with revenue for the month of September alone reaching USD 185.6 million, a slight increase compared to the USD 182.9 million recorded during the same period last year.

India remained Sri Lanka's top tourist source market by a wide margin, contributing 437,414 arrivals (25.8% of total visitors) between January and September representi...