Sri Lanka’s tourism sector has hit a new milestone, surpassing 1.75 million visitors in 2025—a 16.2% rise from last year. Driven largely by travellers from India and China, the island’s growing appeal is reshaping its tourism landscape. Despite airport capacity challenges, authorities remain optimistic about achieving the 2.6 million visitor target by year-end, with plans for regional collaborations, visa reforms, and improved infrastructure to sustain this impressive momentum.