Deepavali in Sri Lanka This October – Celebrating the Festival of Lights
An annual festival observed by Hindus across the world including in Sri Lanka, Deepavali falls on the 24th of October this year. Dubbed the Festival…
Sri Lanka woos tourists from Iran – Looking into new markets
Sri Lanka is tapping into new markets for tourism and this year, the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Iran organised a tourism promotion event in…
Bid to Attract South Indian Investors to Sri Lanka – An Island with Great Potential
Sri Lanka is looking to draw investors from South India not only for industries such as tourism but other sectors too including South Indian culture,…
Sri Lanka Tourism’s Travel Influencer Facilitation Program To Boost Sri Lankan Tourism
Sri Lanka Tourism’s Travel Influencer Facilitation Program has launched unique influencer promotional programs comprising an array of tourism experiences across the island nation, including various…
Esala Perahera held in July – An age-old religious parade
This is one of the oldest and grandest events that take place in the historic capital of Sri Lanka. The Kandy Esala Perahera takes place…
A Holiday Cruise from Tamil Nadu to Sri Lanka – For the 1st Time!
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has announced a cruising project that guarantees a breezy ride in the deep blue ocean. As reported on…
Sri Lanka Witnesses a Rise in Tourists from Asia Pacific Countries
As the COVID-19 restrictions began to ease, offering convenient access to Sri Lanka for tourists, fluctuations in the tourism industry and arrivals were evident in…
Sri Lanka Signs MoU with Singapore Airlines – A Boost to Local Tourism
On 12th April this year, the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Singapore Airlines which gave the island’s tourism…
The Kandy Esala Perahera: An Age-Old Tradition in Sri Lanka to Take Place in August 2022
Every year, in the months of July or August, Sri Lankans all across the country gather in the sacred city of Kandy to witness the…
Esala Full Moon Poya Day To Take Place On July 13 in Sri Lanka
Esala Poya day is one of the most significant holidays for the Buddhist community in Sri Lanka. Taking place in July on a full moon…