Sri Lanka recorded 124,551 tourist arrivals in June 2026, marking a 9.9% year‑on‑year decline compared to 138,241 visitors in June 2025.
The drop comes after a 9.6% increase in May 2026, highlighting a reversal in monthly growth momentum.
According to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), total arrivals for the first half of 2026 stand at 1,146,573 visitors.
India remained the largest source market in June, contributing 43,423 arrivals (35% share).
The United Kingdom followed with 10,474 visitors (8%), while Australia (8,710), China (8,224), and the United States (3,806) each accounted for around 7–3% of the market.
France, Germany, Bangladesh, Maldives, and Canada also featured among the key contributors.
SLTDA report : https://www.sltda.gov.lk/storage/common_media/Weekly_Report_1st_to_30th_June_2026.pdf (Newswire)