Sri Lanka Tourism in 2020 – Uplifting one of the leading industries
Although Sri Lanka had a strategic aim to attract 4 million tourists in the year 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the industry collapsed drastically….
Vesak Festival 2020 – It’s both religious and cultural!
Vesak is a very significant festival celebrated by the Buddhists in Sri Lanka during May every year. Although this is mainly a Buddhist celebration, non-Buddhists…
Village Experience in Sigiriya – An Authentic Sri Lankan Experience
Local residents in Sigiriya have launched a project named the “Village Experience” targeting tourists visiting the area. The historical city of Sigiriya features an ancient…
SLTDA Initiatives to Develop Tourism in Sigiriya – New Additions to Boost Tourist Influx to a Cultural Hotspot
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority launched a new campaign to increase tourist arrivals in the country by investing in a variety of tourism amenities…
New Technology to Help Preserve Ancient Sigiriya Frescos – A Timely Implementation
Adorning thousands of Sri Lankan postcards, the Sigiriya Fortress is a World Heritage Site which was once the refuge of King Kasyapa. While the fortress…
Balloon Festival
Float in the heavenly Sri Lankan skies and look down on beautiful landscapes of paddy fields, shimmering lakes, grasslands with grazing elephants and more! The…
Aliya Resort and Spa wins at World Luxury Hotel Awards
Aliya Resort and Spa, a premier among hotels in Sigiriya Sri Lanka, clinched the ‘Luxury New Hotel in the Indian Ocean’ award by the prestigious World…