
Promote Diving Tourism in Sri Lanka 1. Introduction Sri Lanka is one of the most attractive tourist destinations in the world. The scenic environment, the beautiful beaches, and the ancient ruins attract tourists to this small Island. Inbound Tourism in Sri Lanka grows rapidly. The Sri Lankan tourism industry currently contributes between 11%-12% of Sri Lanka’s Gross Domestic Production (GDP) annually and contributes greatly to creating jobs in the country. United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) reported that 2.3 million tourists arrived in Sri Lanka in 2018 and 5% increase on its 2.1 million visitors in 2017. According to the stats published by Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority nearly 2 million tourists visited in 2019.The highest revenue ever recorded is 4380.628 million US$ received in 2018. 1.1 Present Situation of World Tourism The tourism industry directly contributes 3.6% of the world’s GDP. About 1 in every 12 jobs a...