SLTDA and British High Commission Launch Counter-Terrorism Awareness eLearning Platform
The British High Commission and the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) introduced a Counter-Terrorism Awareness eLearning Platform aimed at …
Tourism
Sri Lanka Sees 21-pct Increase in Tourist Arrivals in January 2025
Sri Lanka experienced a significant boost in foreign tourist arrivals, with numbers rising by 21.37% year-on-year to 252,761 in January 2025. This follows an …
Visa: End-of-Year Tourist Transactions Up by 40% in Sri Lanka This Holiday Season
Surge in card transactions by tourists was driven largely by in-store use of debit cardsDomestic debit spends grew by 45% while cross-border debit spends grew …
Sri Lanka Reports Full-Year Tourist Surge of 38-pct in 2024, December Arrivals up by 18-pct
Foreign tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka increased by 18.18% year-on-year to 248,592 in December 2024, following a 21.6% rise in the previous month, according to …
Leaf Lanka Takes on Maldivian Investment, Unfolds USD 6M Retreat in Riverstone
Leaf Lanka International (Pvt) Ltd, a company led by the young entrepreneur Hashan Gunathilaka, is set to redefine luxury hospitality in Sri Lanka. The company …
New perceptions study: Sri Lanka excels in tourist visa accessibility, boosting global tourism appeal
Sri Lanka comes in 33rd globally for ‘easy to get visa’. Colombo climbs six places to come in 57th for ‘leader in science and …
Sri Lanka Tourist Arrivals YoY Increased by 22-pct in November
Sri Lanka's tourism sector continues to show strong recovery and growth, as evidenced by a 21.6% year-on-year increase in foreign tourist arrivals for November …
JKH records continued growth momentum in Q2
Sri Lanka's John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) reported continued growth momentum across almost all businesses in the second quarter, a statement showed. The …
First Multistakeholder Initiative on Child Rights in Tourism Launched in Sri Lanka
On World Tourism Day, representatives from leading hotel businesses, tourism associations, NGOs, and government departments convened in Colombo to officially …
Visa Applications Now Available Under Previous System Starting Midnight Today
Minister of Public Security, Vijitha Herath addressed the recent visa issues, stating that the government has taken swift action to resolve the challenges …
Aitken Spence Hotels to Elevate Rainforest Ecolodge as a Global Model of Sustainable Tourism
Sri Lanka’s leading hospitality chain, Aitken Spence Hotels, announces its latest venture: the takeover of the management of Rainforest Ecolodge, the first …
Ceylon Chamber calls on Government to Revisit Visa strategy
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce requests the Government to consider all aspects of the new eVisa issuance process and review the pricing in the larger interest …
The Sri Lanka Coffee Festival returns for an exciting round three
The Lanka Coffee Association, in partnership with Australia’s Market Development Facility (MDF) and Jetwing Hotels, successfully hosted the third-annual Sri …
dnata Travel Group launches global travel industry event to boost tourism in Sri Lanka
dnata Travel Group, a leading Dubai-based travel services provider, part of the Emirates Group, is launching a travel industry event in Sri Lanka this June, …
Sri Lanka Targets UAE as a Key Tourism Market at Arabian Travel Market 2024
Sri Lanka made a significant presence at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024 in Dubai highlighting the island nation's diverse attractions and offerings. The …
Emirates extends strategic partnership with Sri Lanka Tourism to boost visitor traffic to the South Asian island
Emirates has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to promoting tourism to Sri Lanka through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the Sri Lanka …
Sri Lanka unveils new eVisa scheme offering longer durations of stay & diverse visa categories
The newly launched www.srilankaevisa.lk platform significantly enhances Sri Lanka’s visa processing system by replacing the previous Electronic Travel …
Foreigners Can Now Apply for Sri Lankan Driving License at the Airport
In a significant move to facilitate foreign individuals seeking a driving license in Sri Lanka, State Minister of Transport, Lasantha Alagiyawanna, announced a …
Sri Lankan Airlines facilitates collaborative effort to boost SL’s tourism industry
An interactive session organized by the Sri Lankan Airlines at the Sri Lanka High Commission in London, served as a platform for fostering collaboration …
Chef Gary Mehigan explores Sri Lanka’s cuisine, culture and scenery through Cinnamon Hotels & Resort
Gary Mehigan, the distinguished British-Australian celebrity chef and former original judge of MasterChef Australia, embarked on a profound weeklong …