
Policy Gaps Weigh on Tourism Earnings despite Arrival Growth
- Editor
- February 10, 2026
- Travel and Tourism
- 2025 target tourists
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Sri Lanka’s tourism industry entered 2026 with strong visitor arrivals but weaker earnings, raising concerns over policy direction and value creation. Tourism revenue in January fell 6 percent year-on-year to $378.5 million, even as arrivals climbed 10 percent, according to official data.
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