Tourism & Leisure
Approx. Target $8bn revenue by 2025
Approx. 4M tourist arrivals by 2025
Sector specific 400,000+ talent pool
Blessed with natural and cultural endowments throughout the island, Sri Lanka is home to a rich and diverse Tourism & Leisure industry which is the economy’s third largest foreign exchange earner. Accordingly, the government has positioned tourism as a central pillar of the economy which is poised to offer great growth and investment potential. The focus is on investments that would provide world-class visitor experiences leveraging on established sub-sectors as well as new offerings.
Potential areas for investment
- Tourist Accommodation & Services (Hotels / Resorts / Villas/ Higher-end restaurants)
- Leisure & Recreational (Golf Course, Entertainment Complexes, Theme Parks, Tourist
- Shopping Complexes, Eco-Lodges, Camping, Whale & Dolphin Watching, water Sports)
- Adventure & Eco Tourism (Adventure parks)
- Transportation (Yacht Marina, Coastal Ferry Services, Cruise Lines)
- Skill Development: Hotel / Hospitality Training Institutes
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Tourists Arrivals (Mn) (2011 - 2020)
Source : SLTDA
Percentage Distribution of Tourists by Purpose of Visit 2020
Source : SLTDA
Number of Establishments
Source : SLTDA
Employment distribution by Establishment (2020)
Source : SLTDA