Kandy Вђ“ March 2023 -

: Nationwide, tourist arrivals reached 125,495 in March 2023, a significant 17.8% increase compared to the previous year.

: The stabilization of the currency and the IMF deal began to ease the acute shortages of fuel and medicine that had plagued the country earlier in the year. Kandy – March 2023

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

: 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. : Tourist hubs like Kandy were fully operational

: Tourist hubs like Kandy were fully operational and considered safe for international travelers, with authorities focusing on normalization and comfort for visitors. Climate & Weather Overview Sri Lanka Country Report 2026 - Bti-project.org

: On March 20, 2023, the IMF officially approved a $2.9 billion Extended Fund Facility for Sri Lanka. This triggered essential economic reforms and provided the necessary foreign exchange to stabilize the country's finances.

The tourism sector in Kandy saw a notable resurgence during this month: