Sri Lanka welcomed over 200,000 tourists in July 2025, marking a 6.6% growth from last year. Indian travelers made up the largest share, followed by the UK, France, and the Netherlands. The rise follows new visa-free policies for 40 countries and aggressive marketing efforts. Authorities are optimistic, seeing tourism as key to economic recovery, with plans to attract more visitors through cultural festivals, better infrastructure, and global campaigns.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"