Sri Lanka Tourism Gets a Boost from BBC
As reported in an online article in July by the Daily News, the BBC extended its support to the country through a destination marketing campaign;…
WTTC Gives Safe Travels Stamp to Sri Lanka
Last month, the World Travel and Tourism Council or WTTC gave Sri Lanka a Safe Travels stamp which will no doubt be a key factor in…
SLTDA to Set-Up Island-Wide Branches
The SLTDA or Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority is planning to set-up branches across the island and they are expected to serve a threefold purpose;…
The Maldives Reopens for Tourists in Push to be a ‘Virus Safe’ Destination
As COVID-19 tensions begin to settle across the globe, more and more countries are attempting to reopen their borders, welcome back tourists, and regain some…
Maldives Coronavirus Measures for Tourists
Although the Maldives initially announced that it would introduce many expensive measures and precautions against COVID19 once the country was reopened to tourists, they have…
Sri Lanka Wildlife Parks: Post-COVID-19 Operations a New Start?
The ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic has had a severe impact on various industries across the globe. The tourism industry was hit particularly hard in the face…
Resorts Reopen in the Maldives as Travel Restrictions Lift
As the COVID-19 Pandemic slowly starts to become contained, travel restrictions that were put in place to curtail the spread of the disease have also…
Sri Lanka to Reopen Borders But Tourists Will Be Repeatedly Tested and Banned from Public Transport
Sri Lanka has begun allowing tourists into the country since the 1st of August but with strict and rigorous health and hygiene checks both at the…
Kandy Perahera August 2020 – A Celebration as Old as Time
The Esala Perahera is held in celebration of the Sacred Tooth Relic which is supposed to have belonged to Buddha when he was alive and…
Sri Lanka to welcome tourists with a ‘safe and secure’ traveler experience – overcoming challenges
Although Sri Lanka was also hit by the COVID- 19 threat, the conditions of the country are now getting better. This provides positive hopes for…