Travel News

The Importance of the India-Maldives Travel Bubble – Sustaining Tourism During the Pandemic

On 27th March 2022, it was announced by the government of India that international travel would be restarting after two…

4 years ago

Qatar Airways Begins Fifth Daily Flight to Colombo

On 24 February 2022, Qatar Airways began its fifth daily flight to Sri Lanka’s commercial capital, Colombo; this was a…

4 years ago

India to Maldives Passenger Ferry in the Works – Expected to Offer Affordable Transport

Following an MoU signed between the Maldives’ Ministry of Transport and India’s Ministry of Shipping in 2019, both nations committed…

4 years ago

Tourists to Sri Lanka Now Need COVID-19 Insurance

All travellers visiting Sri Lanka (other than those with a valid Sri Lankan passport) must now pay for a mandatory…

4 years ago

The Langkawi International Travel Bubble Extended – Enhanced Standard Procedure in Effect

In February this year, the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture in Malaysia announced that the Langkawi International Travel Bubble…

4 years ago

Sri Lanka’s Tourism Earnings Estimate Sees Upward Revision

The tourism earnings estimate of Sri Lanka for 2021, as well as January 2022, saw an upward revision this year…

4 years ago

Turkey To Facilitate Visa-Free Travel for Maldivians

Good news for the Maldivians: Turkey is to sign a visa facilitation agreement with the Maldives to allow Maldivians to…

4 years ago

All You Need To Know About Sri Lanka Tourism and Health Guidelines

As the third-largest foreign exchange earner in Sri Lanka, the tourism industry was largely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. However,…

4 years ago

Sri Lanka resumes visa on arrival facility for international tourists – Easing arrivals in Sri Lanka

Travel has resumed across the world; however, the new norm is certainly not forgotten. Nonetheless, countries strive to make travel…

4 years ago