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Sri Lanka has welcomed more than 900,000 international visitors in 2026, reflecting strong tourism recovery and growing global interest in the island nation. India remained the largest source market, followed by travelers from the UK, Russia, and Germany. Tourism officials say Sri Lanka\u2019s beaches, cultural attractions and improving tourism infrastructure continue attracting visitors despite seasonal slowdowns during April and May.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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