The tourism sector in Kandy saw a notable resurgence during this month:
March 2023 was a landmark month for Sri Lanka's recovery from its severe 2022 economic crisis:
: Nationwide, tourist arrivals reached 125,495 in March 2023, a significant 17.8% increase compared to the previous year.
: To meet IMF conditions, the government implemented austerity measures, including rolling back energy subsidies and increasing taxes, which led to rising electricity costs during this period. Tourism & Travel Trends
: The majority of visitors came from Europe (58.9%), particularly from Russia, the UK, Germany, and France, followed by India as the largest single inbound market.
