Sri Lanka sees ‘record’ tourist arrivals in December

Colombo, Dec 31 : Sri Lanka witnessed "record" tourist arrivals in December this year registering over 2 lakh footfall, highest in past four years, local media reported.

Tourism Minister Harin Fernando said total foreign tourist arrivals this year have reached nearly 1.

5 million, Daily Mirror reported.

It indicates a positive trend in Sri Lankas tourism industry, he said.

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