Tourism Back on Track Amid Covid-19 as Sri Lanka Records Over 7,000 Foreign Visitors in October 2021
International Travel News: Over 7,000 tourists have arrived in Sri Lanka so far this month, giving a boost to the country’s tourism industry which took a blow due to the Covid-19 pandemic, local media reported on Monday.Also Read - Lesser-Known Facts About Gujarat's Somnath Temple Which Attracts Visitors From All Over The World
According to official figures, 7,096 tourists arrived in Sri Lanka from October 1 to 13, reports Xinhua news agency. Also Read - Love Feni, a Local Goa Delight? Then THIS Place is a Must-Visit as it is 'All About Alcohol'
Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said if the present trend continues, October was likely to record the highest monthly arrivals for this year. Also Read - Indian Railways Runs Festival Special Trains Between Mumbai, Nagpur And Pune - Bookings Start Today
The Tourism Ministry said that so far this year, September saw the highest tourist arrivals of 13,547.
With the arrivals up to October 13 added, 45,413 tourists have arrived in the country since the re-opening of borders on January 21, the Ministry said.
Ranatunga said that with the easing of travel restrictions, there was a growing interest from global travellers to visit the country.
