Tourism earnings in Sri Lanka surged by 82% YoY to over $2 billion in 2023 – the upward trend continues in 2024
Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has experienced a robust resurgence, surpassing $2 billion in earnings in 2023, accompanied by the arrival of over 1.48 million visitors….
Melbourne Writers Festival to Launch in May – This Year’s Event to be Themed Around “Ghosts”
Literature enthusiasts and wordsmiths alike eagerly await the return of the Melbourne Writers Festival, a cornerstone event which will aptly take place in this UNESCO…
The Maldives Celebrates Eid al-Fitr – A Time of Fun Festivities Across the Country
Travelers who visited the Maldives this month had the chance to witness a unique cultural experience – the joyous celebration of Eid al-Fitr. Marking the…
Hong Kong Seeks More Mainland Tourists – Aiming high for the tourism sector
Hong Kong authorities are seeking to revitalize the city’s tourism industry by engaging in talks with mainland China to expand the Individual Visit Scheme (IVS)….
Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts in Maldives Launches Spring Campaign for its 4 Properties
In February this year, Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts launched its spring campaign putting the spotlight on key destination experiences at its four Maldives resort islands:…
Mastercard & Octopus Team Up: Facilitates Travel Payments in Hong Kong
Mastercard and Octopus Cards (Octopus), operators of the Octopus e-money cards and solutions, have collaborated to offer a more convenient way for inbound travellers to…
Japan’s Largest Airlines: Gears Up for Post-Pandemic Travel Boom
Japan’s leading airlines, All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Japan Airlines (JAL), are gearing up for a surge in travel interest by jointly announcing a recruitment…
Sri Lanka Plans Creator-Based Marketing Tactic: Basking in the Aftermath of Nas Daily
Building on the success of Nas Daily’s viral video reaching over 25 million viewers, the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) is implementing a targeted…
Maldives Participates at ITB Berlin 2024 – MMPRC at the Trade Fair After Three-year Hiatus
The sun-kissed shores of the Maldives are once again making waves on the international stage. After a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Maldives…
Tourist Arrival to Sri Lanka: Target of 2.5Mn in 2024
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ali Sabry, has expressed optimism for the tourism industry, projecting that 2024 will see a historic high in tourist…