Sri Lanka Faces Various Impacts from Ukraine War
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February this year, Sri Lanka faced various impacts including on its economy; this was highlighted on the online edition…
Australia Open for Tourism – Adelaide Amongst Key Cities Attracting Travellers
After having closed its borders in 2020 in the wake of the COVID-19 global pandemic, Australia finally welcomed back international travellers beginning on 1st February…
Myanmar Reopens International Borders – Entry Requirements Updated from May
After two years, Myanmar reopened its international borders giving the tourism industry a much-needed boost. The border reopening took place on 17th April 2022 and…
Ambassadors praise Phuket for actions during a pandemic – The most desired destination by the young travellers
Five diplomats from Panama, Canada, Kazakhstan, Colombia, Thailand, and the Philippines met with the Phuket governor, Narong Woonciew, in February to commend him on taking…
Travel Agents Association of India Convention in Sri Lanka
This year the Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) held their convention in the neighbouring nation of Sri Lanka. Also referred to as the India…
Phuket Tourism and Business Leaders Move for ‘Phuket Stepping Forward’ Campaign
Phuket tourism leaders and officials have attended a “Phuket Stepping Forward” campaign to highlight the importance of fully reopening the island. The Vice Governor of…
Travel Restrictions Between Mauritius and Reunion To Be Eased
According to a press release issued in February, the travel restrictions between Réunion Island, a French department in the Indian Ocean, South Africa, and Mauritius…
Anantara Golden Triangle Named Amongst Top Five Hotels for a Stay in Chiang Rai
Recently, the Thaiger news website put out the “Top 5 hotels you should stay in Chiang Rai 2022” which featured the SHA Extra+ certified Anantara Golden…
Upward Revision of Sri Lanka’s Tourism Earnings Estimate – A 142% Increase Seen
Following a survey conducted by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority on the average stay period of travellers as well as the average spending per…
India Resumes International Flights
In March this year, India once more resumed international flights from and into the country paving the way for increased global travel and tourism. Before…