COLOMBO, Oct 19 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Sri Lanka earned US$2.245 billion from tourism during the first nine months of 2026, according to data released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, reported Xinhua.
World : Sri Lanka Earns Over US$2.2 Bln from Tourism In First 9 Months Of 2026
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Sri Lanka earned $2.245 billion from tourism in the first nine months of 2026, slightly less than the same period in 2025.
- Tourism earnings in September 2026 were $185.6 million, up from $182.9 million in September 2025.
- Sri Lanka received 1,693,679 tourists from January to September 2026.
- Tourism is a key source of foreign exchange for Sri Lanka's economy.
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