Tourism earnings in Sri Lanka surged by 82% YoY to over $2 billion in 2023 – the upward trend continues in 2024
Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has experienced a robust resurgence, surpassing $2 billion in earnings in 2023, accompanied by the arrival of over 1.48 million visitors….
Sri Lanka’s Visa Overhaul: Revolutionising Travel
Sri Lanka is proposing a radical upgrade in its visa framework, intending to boost the country’s credentials for foreign investments, and the arrival of tourists…
Sinhala & Tamil New Year in Sri Lanka This Month – Celebrating Centuries of Culture & Tradition
Highlighting the beginning of the traditional Sri Lankan calendar, the denizens of the country will be celebrating the Sinhala and Tamil New Year this month….
Thai Pongal Celebrated in Grand Scale in 2023 – The festival of harvest for Hindus
The most popular celebration among Hindus in Sri Lanka, the Thai Pongola festival was held on a grand scale across the island on the 15th of…
Sri Lanka reopens its oldest airport after 54 Years
The Ratmalana Airport was the country’s very first airport, however, for years it has been operating only as a domestic airport. This year, it was…
Visa on Arrival Option Available in Sri Lanka
In a positive move for tourism, Sri Lanka resumed offering visas on arrival for international travellers from February 2022. Tourists from most countries can now…
Sri Lanka Lifts Lockdown Restrictions – Importance of Ayurvedic Care Also Highlighted
Sri Lanka which had previously imposed a lockdown to curtail the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic lifted existing restrictions on 1st October 2021. The country…
Can Sri Lanka regain the glory of cinnamon? – Research continues
Cinnamon is one of the most loved spices when it comes to the world of cooking. The spice is said to have originated in Sri…
Travel Restrictions Are Lifted for Those Coming from the UK – With Precautions in Place
The temporary travel restrictions imposed by the government on those who are travelling from the United Kingdom to Sri Lanka were lifted with immediate effect….
Sri Lanka: a truly blessed nation with many health sector advancements – Towards healthcare tourism
Thanks to the free healthcare and education system in Sri Lanka ever since it gained independence in 1948, the country is blessed with the best…