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Tourism remained subdued: arrivals in 1-23 September edged up 0.31% year on year, led by India, but year-to-date arrivals were 1.83% lower amid Middle East disruptions and softer global demand. August tourism earnings rose 2.1%, ending a 10-month decline, yet year-to-date revenue fell 10%. Higher energy costs and weakened purchasing power also weighed on tourism demand.
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Prices at the close of Sep 30, 2026
| Company | Price | Mkt cap | P/E | P/B | Div yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aitken Spence Hotel Holdings PLC AHUN.N0000 | 80.00 | Rs 26.9B | 10.9 | 0.90 | 0.35% |
| John Keells Hotels PLC KHL.N0000 | 16.00 | Rs 23.3B | 23.9 | 0.69 | 2.19% |
| Palm Garden Hotels Plc PALM.N0000 | 48.30 | Rs 23.0B | - | 1.67 | 0.00% |
| Asian Hotels & Properties PLC AHPL.N0000 | 45.50 | Rs 20.1B | 151.7 |
Maldives has doubled the mandatory foreign-currency conversion for Category A tourism establishments from 20% to 40% (effective 1 Sept 2026) and added a prior-approval requirement for foreign‑currency payments. The measures could squeeze resort liquidity, weaken Maldives' competitiveness and create opportunities for Sri Lanka's tourism sector.
| 0.65 |
| 1.10% |
| Eden Hotel Lanka Plc EDEN.N0000 | 9.30 | Rs 14.7B | - | 0.86 | 0.00% |
| Nuwara Eliya Hotels Company Plc NEH.N0000 | 4,382.50 | Rs 9.6B | 12.0 | 1.29 | 0.00% |
| Trans Asia Hotels PLC TRAN.N0000 | 45.60 | Rs 9.1B | 22.4 | 1.25 | 2.19% |
| Kandy Hotels Company (1938) PLC KHC.N0000 | 12.00 | Rs 9.1B | 44.4 | 0.89 | 0.00% |
| Jetwing Symphony PLC JETS.N0000 | 13.90 | Rs 8.4B | 16.0 | 1.87 | 3.60% |
| Renuka Hotels Plc RCH.N0000 | 203.75 | Rs 8.2B | 4.3 | 0.42 | 0.74% |
| Galadari Hotels (Lanka) Plc GHLL.N0000 | 15.20 | Rs 7.6B | - | 1.41 | 0.00% |
| Kingsbury PLC SERV.N0000 | 13.70 | Rs 6.6B | 18.5 | 2.43 | 0.00% |
| Serendib Hotels Ltd SHOT.N0000 | 15.60 | Rs 6.4B | 23.6 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
| Renuka City Hotels PLC RENU.N0000 | 750.50 | Rs 5.3B | 4.0 | 0.39 | 0.53% |
| Ceylon Hotels Corporation PLC CHOT.N0000 | 28.00 | Rs 5.0B | 25.0 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Tal Lanka Hotels Plc TAJ.N0000 | 28.10 | Rs 4.8B | - | - | 0.00% |
| Lighthouse Hotel PLC LHL.N0000 | 62.10 | Rs 2.9B | 13.8 | 0.91 | 4.83% |
| Hayleys Leisure PLC CONN.N0000 | 25.00 | Rs 2.7B | - | 2.35 | 0.00% |
| Dolphin Hotels PLC STAF.N0000 | 39.30 | Rs 2.5B | 20.6 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Hikkaduwa Beach Resort PLC CITH.N0000 | 4.50 | Rs 2.4B | 1,323.5 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Fortress Resorts PLC RHTL.N0000 | 21.10 | Rs 2.3B | 10.3 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
| Citrus Leisure PLC REEF.N0000 | 3.50 | Rs 2.3B | - | 0.88 | 0.00% |
| Royal Palms Beach Hotels PLC RPBH.N0000 | 40.10 | Rs 2.0B | 13.9 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
| Tangerine Beach Hotels PLC TANG.N0000 | 99.70 | Rs 2.0B | 10.0 | 0.56 | 0.00% |
| Beruwala Resorts PLC BERU.N0000 | 2.70 | Rs 1.9B | - | 5.33 | 3.57% |
| Marawila Resorts PLC MARA.N0000 | 4.90 | Rs 1.7B | 32.7 | 1.60 | 2.08% |
| Pegasus Hotels of Ceylon PLC PEG.N0000 | 17.50 | Rs 1.5B | - | 0.56 | 0.00% |
| Waskaduwa Beach Resort PLC CITW.N0000 | 1.50 | Rs 1.4B | - | 0.69 | 0.00% |
| Sigiriya Village Hotels PLC SIGV.N0000 | 12.50 | Rs 1.1B | 26.0 | 1.65 | 2.38% |
| Hotel Sigirya PLC HSIG.N0000 | 63.90 | Rs 1.1B | 19.1 | 0.90 | 0.00% |
| Bansei Royal Resorts Hikkaduwa PLC BRR.N0000 | 20.80 | Rs 1.1B | 71.7 | 3.81 | 0.96% |
| Mahaweli Reach Hotels Plc MRH.N0000 | 16.10 | Rs 757.8M | - | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Ramboda Falls PLC RFL.N0000 | 24.00 | Rs 480.0M | - | 0.96 | 6.25% |
The Cabinet approved procurement for eight more automated passenger clearance gates at Bandaranaike International Airport, raising the planned total to 12 and allowing foreign travellers to use the facility. The expansion, linked to an e-passport rollout in 2027, aims to streamline immigration as passenger numbers grow.
Vietjet was named "Asia's Leading Airline Brand 2026" at the World Travel Awards and is expanding its international network to include Sri Lanka, launching direct Colombo-Ho Chi Minh City services that began on 18 August 2026.
Shangri-La Colombo and Shangri-La Hambantota will host 'Taste of Shangri-La', a month-long culinary festival from 1-31 October 2026 featuring four distinct dining experiences and tasting menus priced between LKR 10,500++ and LKR 18,000++ per person.
Cathay Pacific has cancelled its Middle East passenger services to Dubai and Riyadh through January 31, 2027. Impacted passengers are eligible to rebook, reroute or request a full refund and the airline said it will continue to monitor the situation.
Emirates launched a multi-market campaign timed to Dubai's winter events, offering travellers who book eligible return tickets complimentary attraction passes worth AED 535 (Atlantis Aquaventure, Lost World Aquarium and Dubai City Sightseeing) plus unlimited free date changes; tickets must be purchased 21 Sep-11 Oct 2026 for travel 24 Sep-13 Dec 2026. The offer also includes My Emirates Pass discounts and Skywards benefits.
W15 Collection's W15 Hanthana Estate and W15 Ambuluwawa won Sri Lanka's Leading Luxury and Leading Boutique Hotel awards at the 33rd annual World Travel Awards Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean ceremony in the Maldives, boosting Sri Lanka's boutique hospitality profile internationally.
Sri Lanka received 122,194 tourists from 1-23 Sept 2026, a 0.31% rise (+377) versus the same period last year, taking YTD arrivals to 1,657,316. India was the top source (31% for 1-23 Sept; 26% YTD), but YTD arrivals remain 1.83% below 2025 amid Middle East disruptions and softer global demand.