Sri Lanka targets 3 million tourists, eyes UAE and Middle East for growth

Sri Lanka is targeting three million international tourist arrivals over the next 12 months, with the UAE and wider Middle East becoming an important part of its plans for growth.Tourism officials speaking at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai on Monday said the island is looking beyond its traditional source markets and wants to attract more high-value travellers from the region through stronger airline partnerships and a wider range of experiences.Alexi Gunasekera, Consul General of Sri Lanka...

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