City
Epaper

Sri Lanka records over 2,00,000 tourist footfall in January

By IANS | Updated: February 1, 2024 15:35 IST

Colombo, Feb 1 Over 2,00,000 tourists have arrived in Sri Lanka in January this year, official data showed....

Open in App

Colombo, Feb 1 Over 2,00,000 tourists have arrived in Sri Lanka in January this year, official data showed.

As per Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, 201,687 tourists, from India, Russia, Germany, the US, Britain, Australia and China have visited the country in January, Xinhua news agency reported.

The South Asian country aims to attract two million tourists in 2024.

It received 1,487,303 tourists in 2023, an increase of 106.6 per cent from 2022, according to official data.

Tourism is one of country's top foreign revenue generators.

Disclaimer: This post has been auto-published from an agency feed without any modifications to the text and has not been reviewed by an editor

Open in App

Related Stories

EntertainmentNivin Pauly starrer 'Sarvam Maya' gets a release date, to hit theatres on Christmas 2025

InternationalWill not be 'bullied by anyone', G20 declaration will proceed: Ramaphosa

NationalGujarat: Ahmedabad to hold special voter list revision camps on Nov 22-23

NationalFrom wedding dreams to martyrdom: Hawk Force hero Ashish Sharma laid to rest

BusinessExploring collaboration with Israeli firms to boost productivity: Amul MD

International Realted Stories

InternationalSouth Korean President Lee, Egyptian counterpart El-Sisi agree to deepen cooperation on regional peace

InternationalIndia hands over consignment of medicines to Seychelles

InternationalUS President Donald Trump's son visits the iconic Taj Mahal

InternationalFacing several common challenges, India and Australia sustain strong momentum in ties

InternationalJaishankar meets Afghan Trade Minister Azizi, discusses strengthening bilateral trade, connectivity