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Maldives at FITUR – Strengthening Spain and Andalusian Travel Market

This year, Maldives attended one of the most significant events for the tourism sector held in Spain. FITUR held in January provided industry experts from across…

Maldives Prepares for More Chinese Travellers – More Tourist Arrivals in 2025

This year, the Maldives is heavily targeting the Chinese market. For this, the island is preparing to offer not just the best  beach villas in…

New Wellness Centre, Layan Life in Phuket in the Spotlight – Crafting a Transformative Journey

In February this year, Harper’s Bazaar Arabia put the spotlight on the newest addition to Anantara Layan Phuket Resort called Layan Life, offering a truly…

BBC Travel Names Sri Lanka One of the Best Places to Travel – Putting the Spotlight On an Island Paradise

In January this year, BBC Travel revealed its guide for “The 25 best places to travel in 2025” and one of the destinations that earned…

The Colombo Airshow and Defence Exhibition (CADE-25) – A Groundbreaking Event Set to Showcase Aviation Innovation and Defence Excellence

The Colombo Airshow and Defence Exhibition 2025 (CADE-25), scheduled to take place from 26 February to 2 March, will mark a historic moment for Sri…

Sri Lanka’s Visa-Free Policy: A Boost for Tourism

In a bid to increase tourist arrivals, Sri Lanka plans to extend its visa-free policy to up to 38 nationalities. The country is aiming to…

Cross-Border Tourism Revived: Direct Train from Bangkok to Butterworth Resumes

Following a hiatus since 2016, the direct train service between Bangkok, Thailand, and Butterworth, Malaysia, is set to resume operations. This development is expected to…

Sri Lanka Tourism on the Rise: Aiming for 2.3 Million Visitors in 2024

  Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is set for a strong recovery, with officials confident of achieving 2.3 million arrivals in 2024, driven by robust year-to-date…

Maldives Tourist Arrivals Crosses 1.2 Million – Marking increases over 2023

  Tourist arrivals in the Maldives have reached an impressive 1.2 million so far this year, according to the Ministry of Tourism. In just the…

Sri Lanka’s Tourism Boom: Elevating the Digital Experience for Modern Travellers

  As Sri Lanka’s tourism reaches its highest point since 2018, the country has emerged among the top hotel search destinations. At the EME Level-Up:…