Over Twofold Increase in Sri Lanka’s August Tourism Revenue – Positive Signs for Rest of 2023
Sri Lanka has witnessed a steady increase in international travellers this year which has been mirrored by a boost in tourism revenue. As reported on…
Air Seychelles Starts Flights to Sri Lanka – Other Airlines Begin Services Too
Providing a boost to Sri Lanka’s tourism industry, Air Seychelles commenced flights to this South Asian, island nation this year. The inaugural flight of the…
Kataragama Esala Perahera Held in Sri Lanka – Celebrating a Grand Religious Festival
While keeping to traditional customs, the annual Kataragama Esala Perahera was held on a grand scale in Sri Lanka featuring elephants, drummers, stilt-walkers, whip-crackers, dancers…
Sri Lanka Tourism to Launch New Destination Campaign – Key Tourism Markets to be Targeted
In a move that will further boost the local tourism industry, Sri Lanka is preparing to launch an international destination marketing campaign later this year;…
Sri Lanka Eager to Collaborate With Bangladesh on Tourism – Joint Plans to Boost Economies
A delegation from the Sri Lankan Tourism Promotion Bureau recently met with an association of travel agents from Bangladesh, to discuss tourism promotion based on…
An Update on the Maldives Tourism Figures – Russia Coming On Top
In a closely contested competition between Russia and India, Russia once again emerged as the top tourist market for the Maldives. As of July 19,…
Travel Time Between Sharjah and Dubai Reduced – Road & Bridge Upgrades Unveiled
Those driving from Sharjah to Dubai will find that travel time has been reduced thanks to the completion of road and bridge upgrades by Sharjah’s…
Dubai’s Short-Term Rentals Grow in Popularity – New QR Code Initiative Also Launched
The real estate market in Dubai has seen a rise in popularity for short-term rentals; this was put in the spotlight on the Construction Week…
Significant Q1 Growth for Dubai Taxi Sector – Public Transport Use Also Increases
As reported on ArabianBusiness.com in May this year, the Dubai taxi sector has seen a significant 6% growth in the first quarter of this year….
First phase of Bangkok-Kunming high-speed railway to be completed by 20 – More plans for better tourism
The Thai government has announced that the first phase of the high-speed railway project, connecting Bangkok to Kunming in China, is set to be completed…