Tourist arrivals 763,000 in first seven months of 2023 – State Minister

State Minister of Tourism, Diana Gamage, during a Press Briefing at the Presidential Media Centre (PMC) under the theme ‘Collective Path to a Stable Country.’highlighted that during the first seven months of this year,  763,000 tourists had visited Sri Lanka resulting in an income of approximately US $800 million.

She further emphasized the success of President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s program aimed at strengthening the national economy through the growth of the tourism industry.

The state minister emphasized the importance of introducing new approaches and adopting innovative strategies to enhance the tourism industry. She pointed out the necessity of developing vibrant and active cities to attract tourists, stating that visitors do not seek out lifeless destinations or dead cities.