Sri Lanka Tourism Gets a Boost with 200,000 Indian Visitors in 2024: Neighbourhood Relations Strengthened
In early 2024, Sri Lanka experienced a surge in Indian tourists, with nearly 200,000 visitors arriving from India. Sri Lanka Tourism ramped up efforts to…
Sri Lanka extends visa-free entry for visitors – Bolstering tourism in 2024
In an effort to boost tourist arrivals and facilitate travel, the Sri Lankan government announced an extension of visa-free entry for visitors from India and…
Avani Hotels teams with inspirational women – Showcasing unique travel opportunities and female empowerment
Avani Hotels & Resorts celebrates International Women’s Day by honouring pioneering women across various fields through unique travel experiences. From the Maldives to Milan, guests…
Sri Lanka Offers Easy Entry for Tourists – COVID-19 Insurance Requirement Removed
Since Sri Lanka reopened its international borders, the country has been reducing the entry requirements for tourists. Amongst the updates was the removal of the…
Sri Lanka’s Tourism Adapting to Challenges to Welcome Tourists
Sri Lanka is going through its most challenging economic crisis right now with fuel shortages, power cuts, protests, and a 4-day work week for its…
No On-Arrival Testing in Sri Lanka for Tourists – Applies to All Regardless of Vaccine Status
Due to its effective handling of COVID-19 and to encourage more tourists, Sri Lanka has done away with on-arrival testing for all inbound travellers. Previously,…
New Year Sees Boost for Sri Lanka Tourism – Promising Signs of Recovery
Tourism in Sri Lanka received a much-needed boost as 2022 began with increased visitor arrivals despite the prevalence of the omicron COVID-19 variant of the…
Sri Lanka Sees an Increase in Tourists – Promising Signs for 2022
As seen by statistics put out last month by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), the country saw an increase in tourist arrivals especially…
Avani Focuses on Special Initiatives – Workcation Packages & TikTok Channel Launched
To cater to diverse travellers around the world, Avani Hotels & Resorts has launched several initiatives. One of these was the introduction of workcation destination…
The tourism industry calls for a bold, new and progressive master plan
Image via Max Pixel At the 54th anniversary Annual General Meeting of the Tourist Hotels Association of Sri Lanka (THASL), its President Sanath Ukwatte highlighted…