Sri Lanka’s March Tourism Earnings Dive 37% Amid Middle East Tensions

Sri Lanka’s March Tourism Earnings Dive 37% Amid Middle East Tensions

FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – According to data from the central bank, Sri Lanka’s tourism sector generated $223.7 million in foreign exchange revenue in March 2026, reflecting […] The post Sri Lanka’s March Tourism Earnings Dive 37% Amid Middle East Tensions appeared first on FINANCIAL CHRONICLE.

Sri Lanka March tourism revenue plummets 37 pct as ME escalation bites

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s foreign exchange revenue from tourism in Mrch 2026 plunged 37 percent from a year ago to US$223.7 million, the central bank said, quoting tourism promotion authority data. This is the first official tourism revenue released by the authorities since the U.S./Israel bombing on Iran started on February 28. The island nation’s tourism revenue has been lower since August last year compared to arrivals after the relevant auth…