Sri Lanka Offers Easy Entry for Tourists – COVID-19 Insurance Requirement Removed
Since Sri Lanka reopened its international borders, the country has been reducing the entry requirements for tourists. Amongst the updates was the removal of the…
Sri Lanka’s Tourism Adapting to Challenges to Welcome Tourists
Sri Lanka is going through its most challenging economic crisis right now with fuel shortages, power cuts, protests, and a 4-day work week for its…
No On-Arrival Testing in Sri Lanka for Tourists – Applies to All Regardless of Vaccine Status
Due to its effective handling of COVID-19 and to encourage more tourists, Sri Lanka has done away with on-arrival testing for all inbound travellers. Previously,…
Sri Lanka Sees an Increase in Tourists – Promising Signs for 2022
As seen by statistics put out last month by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), the country saw an increase in tourist arrivals especially…
Matara: Beliatta Railway Line Inaugurated – Extending the Southern Coastal Line
As part of an ongoing extension of Sri Lanka’s Southern coastal line, the Matara – Beliatta railway line was launched last month. The inauguration of…
The Sinhala and Tamil New Year Next Month – A New Beginning for Sri Lankans
Amila Tennakoon, A food treats arrangement for Puthandu (Vaisakhi) Tamil Hindu New Year, CC BY 2.0 The annual Sinhala and Tamil New Year is a unique…
The rise in Sri Lankan tourism – Reaching tourism goals step by step
Sri Lanka Tourism, Kalutara beach| Img by: Trip & Travel Blog via Flickr, CC BY 2.0 In recent year, the number of tourist arrivals in the island of…
Eid-Al-Fitr Getaway at AVANI Kalutara – Opportunities to Reconnoitre
This Eid, AVANI offered some of the best destinations to explore. For the adventurers out there, this season was the perfect time for a getaway…
Sri Lanka Wins Big at the Guangzhou International Travel Fair – Good News for the Island’s Tourism Industry!
Under the leadership of Chinthaka Liyanaarachchi, The Sri Lankan Tourism Promotion Bureau delivered an unforgettable campaign at the Guangzhou International Travel Fair which took place…
AVANI Kalutara Listed in the 20 Amazing Indian Ocean Holiday Destinations
In a recent online article, “Escape the winter blues: 20 amazing Indian Ocean holidays”, AVANI Kalutara Resort was selected as one of the key places for travellers…