Sri Lanka’s Former FM Emphasizes Strong India Connectivity for Tourism and Trade Boost
Sri Lanka’s former Foreign Affairs Minister, Ali Sabry, emphasized the importance of strong connectivity between India and Sri Lanka to boost tourism and trade. Sabry…
Sri Lanka Tourism Highlights the Need for Strategic Aviation Policy – Boosting Tourism & Travel
If Sri Lanka is to achieve its ambitious goal of recording five million arrivals by 2029, a comprehensive and strategic aviation policy needs to be…
Kandy Perahera 2023 – Sri Lanka’s most spectacular festival currently ongoing
The Kandy Perahara, one of Sri Lanka’s most significant cultural parades and well-known throughout Asia is currently ongoing from the 21st of August to the…
NEWSOPA panel discussion: The Role of Domestic Aviation in Sri Lanka Tourism
The recent NEWSOPA panel discussion on “The Role of Domestic Aviation in Sri Lanka Tourism,” shed light on a vital aspect of Sri Lanka’s tourism industry. The…
Sri Lanka to Target 5 Million Tourists Yearly – Directives Issued by Nation’s President
As per directives given recently by Sri Lankan President, Ranil Wickremesinghe, the country will be looking to target five million arrivals yearly in the near…
Air Seychelles Starts Flights to Sri Lanka – Other Airlines Begin Services Too
Providing a boost to Sri Lanka’s tourism industry, Air Seychelles commenced flights to this South Asian, island nation this year. The inaugural flight of the…
Tourism Helps Sri Lanka Make Recovery – Challenges Being Overcome Over Time
Although held back by declining exports and loan repayments, the country of Sri Lanka has shown a beating heart over the rough few years brought…
Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka crossed the 900,000 mark in the first 8 months – An increase since last year
The first 8 months of the year 2023 have indicated positive growth for the tourism industry in Sri Lanka – crossing the 900,000 mark as…
Kataragama Esala Perahera Held in Sri Lanka – Celebrating a Grand Religious Festival
While keeping to traditional customs, the annual Kataragama Esala Perahera was held on a grand scale in Sri Lanka featuring elephants, drummers, stilt-walkers, whip-crackers, dancers…
Sri Lanka Tourism rolls out ambitious global campaign after 16 years – Thematic Ideas In Store
Sri Lanka Tourism has started to roll out a two-phase strategy for the upcoming global tourism campaign, aiming to transform the perception of the island…