Friday, January 15, 2016

Tourism Record in September arrivals jump3 5.9% to cross1.3 million

In the backdrop of Sri Lanka's informal tourism sector consuming almost half of the tourist arrivals, the September tourism numbers jumped to an all-time record growth of 35.9% to cross 1.3 million. The European tourists registered a growth of 11.2% whilst the Asian travelers accounting for 45.2% grew by a commanding 27.9% to reach 595,583 visitors. This indicate the changing products range that Sri Lanka will be challenged with in the future said Sri Lanka Tourism Promotions Bureau Chairman Dr.Rohana Athukorala.
(Source: Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau- Voice of the pearl article)

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