Sri Lanka targets 20 lakh Indian travellers in 2023

Sri Lanka, which is emerging from an economic crisis, is expecting to attract 20 lakh visitors from India this year, Sri Lanka Tourism Minister said on Friday.
"Sri Lanka is experiencing a significant rise in tourist arrivals, particularly from India, which has now secured the top spot.
"In the first three months of 2023, we welcomed 46,432 Indian tourists. With an ambitious promotional campaign underway, we are aiming to attract 2 million Indian tourists this year," Sri Lanka Tourism Minister Harin Fernando said in a statement.