Categories: Events & Festivals

Sri Lanka ups tourist arrival target to three million this year – taking tourism a step further

Tourists in Sri Lanka| Img by: NIKON D3100 via pxhere

Sri Lanka continues working on higher targets where the tourism industry is concerned. Prospects for tourism in 2018 has topped the original amount of 2.5 million to a full 3 million! Tourist arrivals targets are said to rise to a total of 4 million for 2019.

The advertising campaign, “Island Escapes” began from the 15th of September this year. The campaign is intended at the 3 major markets for tourism; China, India and the Middle East as stated by the Minister of Tourism, John Amaratunga. The Ministry of Tourism has set aside a budget of 65 million for the first stage of the campaign. The general purpose of the entire promotion that has been planned is to make Sri Lanka a holiday destination operating 365 days of the year. This means that demand for bungalows in Kandy and other places located upcountry such as Dream Lodge and resorts down south is sure to rise in the coming years.

auburn

Recent Posts

Hari Raya Puasa Celebrated in Singapore – A Festive Day to Mark the End of Ramadan

Singapore's rich culture unfolded in all its vibrancy during the recent Hari Raya Puasa, also…

7 days ago

Moshoeshoe’s Day Commemorated in Maseru – Honouring the Legacy of Lesotho’s Founding Father

On March 11th, 2024, the capital city of Maseru in Lesotho commemorated Moshoeshoe Day, a…

1 week ago

Hot Docs Festival 2024 Set to Launch in Toronto – Documentary Filmmaking in the Spotlight

Calling all documentary enthusiasts, cinephiles, and truth-seekers! The wait is over – the largest documentary…

1 week ago

Namibia Promoted at ITB Berlin 2024 – Country to Also Host AviaDev Africa

The Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) recently made a splash at the Internationale Tourismus Börse (ITB)…

1 week ago

Cambodian Water Festival Set for April 2024 — A celebration of abundance and tradition

The annual Cambodian festival, Bon Om Touk, commonly known as the Water Festival, is approaching,…

1 week ago

Hua Hin Celebrates Songkran Festival 2024 – A Time of Fun Festivities for All!

The vibrant coastal town of Hua Hin in Thailand recently splashed its way through the…

1 week ago