Sri Lanka has achieved a significant milestone by welcoming its one millionth tourist arrival for 2024. The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB), in collaboration with Airport Aviation Services and Sri Lankan Airlines, celebrated this achievement on Saturday, June 29, 2024, by greeting Paul and Patricia Roe from Ireland.
The couple, who traveled to Sri Lanka via UL 504 from London, are solo travelers visiting Sri Lanka for the first time. They plan to explore the country for three weeks, starting with Trincomalee.
Paul and Patricia were warmly welcomed by SLTPB officials, including Director of PR Madubhani Perera and Deputy Director of the Tourism Information Centre Harindra Wijewardene. They marked their special arrival by lighting a traditional oil lamp, cutting a celebratory cake, and receiving special souvenirs. The couple expressed their delight with the warm hospitality and the unexpected welcome.
This milestone underscores the growing momentum of Sri Lanka Tourism in promoting the country as a unique and valuable travel destination. With this achievement, Sri Lanka is on track to reach its target of over two million tourist arrivals for the year. This success highlights the effectiveness of Sri Lanka Tourism’s promotional efforts and contributes significantly to the country’s foreign exchange revenue.