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 years that saw only a…
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 significant moment as it saw…
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 to begin a passenger ferry…
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 COVID-19 local insurance cover. This…
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 (LITB) would be extended until…
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 by as much as 142%….
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 enter the transcontinental country without…
Twelve places UK holidaymakers can travel to even if they’re unvaccinated, from Cyprus to the Maldives – Say ‘yes’ to travel once again
There are still many in the UK who have not been vaccinated as yet, still, this does not have to hinder you from your travel…
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, as the country started giving…
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 easier for international travellers and…