Highlighting India as a key source market, Rajindra Daniel, Area Director of Sales, Minor Hotels Sri Lanka, said, “The Indian market has been a very important market for us. In 2025 we saw over 535,000 Indian nationals and in Q1 2026 over 120,000.” He added that despite geopolitical challenges, India remains a strong year-round growth engine, continuing to drive steady tourism demand into Sri Lank
Janice Alyosius is a travel and MICE journalist focusing on business travel, destination marketing, aviation and industry policy. She leads editorial content at MICEtalk and also writes for TravTalk, covering global trends, trade developments and key industry conversations. With regular reporting from tourism forums, conventions and on-ground industry events, her work blends news-led analysis with strong industry voices, offering clear context and relevance for travel trade professionals and decision-makers.