Sri Lanka Exceeds 100,000 Arrivals via Direct Flights from Russia – A Timely Boost for Tourism
Russia has been a key tourism source market for Sri Lanka since the country reopened its borders following the pandemic; this was highlighted in 2023…
Time Nearing for the Kandy Esala Perahera 2022 – A Not to Be Missed Annual Festival
The time-honoured festival known as the Kandy Esala Perahera in Sri Lanka is set to take place soon and will give visitors a chance to witness…
Sri Lanka should be ready for 1.3Mn tourists by end of this year
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has stated that obstacles to tourism should be removed, and global promotional plans implemented to boost the sector this year. He also…
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…
The aggressive campaign between Russia and Ukraine – Sri Lanka tourism board initiates social media campaign
Despite the pandemic lockdown and different levels of travel restrictions, Sri Lanka Tourism has continued to engage in numerous media and travel influencer-related initiatives to…
Second Phase of City Bus Service in Kandy Launched – Convenient Transport Options
In November last year, the Transport Ministry of Sri Lanka launched the Second Phase of its City Bus Service in the hill capital, Kandy. Operating…
Sri Lanka Updates Tourist Entry Protocols – Fewer Restrictions for Those Fully Vaccinated
As part of the measures to encourage more travellers to visit, Sri Lanka has been updating its entry requirements for tourists, especially for those who…
Sri Lanka Opened for All Travellers – Indian Tourists Offered Special Deals Too
Beginning from 1st October 2021, Sri Lanka opened its borders to tourists from around the world including India. A key update was made to arrival…
Sri Lanka re-opens for Indian travellers – Welcoming India!
Sri Lankan tourism authorities have decided to welcome Indian tourists who are fully vaccinated. It is reported that even those who have received the Covaxine…
Sangakkara and Muralitharan have brought honour and fame to Kandy – A place where stars are born!
Kandy, Sri Lanka is the proud region that has produced a large number of sports stars who have excelled in their fields including cricket, football, rugger,…