Sri Lanka, Oct. 25 -- Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka surpassed 1.8 million between January 1 and October 22 this year, according to the latest data released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority.

The official statistics record a total of 1,813,484 international visitors entering the country during the period. A total of 119,805 tourists arrived in Sri Lanka during the first 22 days of October alone.

India remains the largest source market for Sri Lankan tourism so far this year, contributing 482,944 visitors. The United Kingdom follows as the second-largest market with 169,405 arrivals, while China accounts for 120,980 visitors and Germany contributes 102,920 arrivals.

India also led the tourist arrivals during the first 22 day...