Sri Lanka is expected to rank among the world’s fastest-growing travel destinations in 2025, with tourism spending forecasted to increase by 40 percent, according to the 2024 WTM Global Travel Report, published in partnership with Tourism Economics.
The report positions Sri Lanka as Asia’s leading destination for tourism spending growth next year, followed by Laos, at 30 percent and Cambodia, at 29 percent.
By 2030, Sri Lanka’s inbound tourism spending is projected to grow by 109 percent, with the country set to remain the second fastest-growing tourism destination in Asia, trailing only Thailand, which is expected to see a 147 percent increase.