Tourist Arrivals Surge as Sri Lanka Tops World Beauty Ranking”
- CNL Reporter
- August 21, 2025
- Travel and Tourism
- tourist arrivals
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Sri Lanka has been crowned the most beautiful island in the world for 2025 by global travel authority Big 7 Travel, a timely accolade as the country sees a robust resurgence in tourism. According to Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), over 1.17 million foreign visitors arrived in the first half of 2025—a 15.6% increase from the same period in 2024—highlighting the sector’s recovery momentum.
Monthly growth continues to impress: June alone saw 138,241 arrivals, up 21.8% year-over-year, marking the strongest monthly gain of the year.
As of mid-May, Sri Lanka had nearly reached one million tourists, with 956,639 visitors recorded by then.
Among source markets, India leads—followed by strong interest from the UK, Germany, China, and others.
This tourism rebound is vital to the economy: the sector is expected to contribute significantly to national recovery, and the World Bank has recently approved a $1 billion loan to bolster key sectors including tourism.
