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Sri Lanka is aiming to substantially increase tourist arrivals to three million in 2025, up from a target of 2.1 million in 2024, as the country emerges from a foreign debt crisis that began in 2022, an official has said. Sri Lanka is recovering from a foreign debt crisis that started in 2022, as highlighted by a newly appointed official at the revived Sri Lanka Tourism Awards ceremony. A Tourism Policy Formulation Council will be established, comprising industry experts to enhance policy development and support for the tourism sector. The awards ceremony marked a return after five years, celebrating achievements such as the best resort and best tourism services provider.