Thailand has ended visa-free entry for Sri Lankan ordinary passport holders from 15 September. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, continues to waive tourist ETA fees for 40 countries. The question is not whether tourism should be made difficult, but whether the policy is delivering enough measurable value.
Sri Lanka welcomed almost as many tourists in July 2026 as a year earlier, but tourism earnings remained noticeably lower. The next stage of recovery may depend less on arrival numbers and more on who visits, how long they stay and how much value the economy captures from each trip.
The global wellness economy is forecast to approach US$9.8 trillion by 2029. Sri Lanka already has recognised natural, cultural and traditional-health assets, but capturing the opportunity requires more than promoting retreats.
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