Sri Lanka eyes Indian travellers for quick tourism revival

Sri Lanka will hold roadshows starting next month in five Indian cities to attract travellers seeking “wellness, leisure, and Ramayana-trail,” tours, corporate functions and destination weddings

India tops Sri Lankan tourist market

As many as 5,562 tourists from India visited Sri Lanka in May followed by 3,723 from the UK, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) said

Azamara Starts Summer With Mediterranean Cruises

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With Azamara Journey returning to sail today, the fleet’s four ships are all sailing the high seas Azamara, the upmarket cruise line and leader in Destination Immersion® experiences, is excited to announce that its entire fleet of four ships has officially returned to the high seas. The entire fleet welcomes guests onboard with country-intensive itineraries, immersive […]

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New Sri Lanka government to sell national airline

The new administration plans to privatise Sri Lankan Airlines, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said as the carrier lost $124 million in the year ending March 2021

Ukraine invasion destroys Russian outbound tourism

eTurboNews | eTN According to the latest industry data, Russian outbound tourism, already severely handicapped by the global COVID-19 pandemic travel restrictions, has fallen even further, because of Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. In the week...

TAAI postpones 66th convention scheduled in Colombo

The 66th Convention & Exhibition of TAAI, which was scheduled to be held from 19-22 April 2022, in Colombo Sri Lanka, has been postponed

Sri Lanka to issue long-term visas for travellers interested in investing

Sri Lankan cabinet has accepted a plan to offer long-term visas to tourists who are interested in investing in the island nation

Sri Lanka scraps off PCR test for travellers from March

Fully vaccinated travellers do not need to take a PCR or Rapid Antigen test, to determine the COVID status before traveling to Sri Lanka from March

Sri Lanka, one of the most wonderful destinations to discover: Find out how to undertake this trip

Sri Lanka is one of Asia's most wonderful destinations and a must-see for any travel enthusiast. This nation truly has it all, from stunning scenery to thrilling wildlife safaris. This place has plenty to offer, whether you choose to relax on the beach, go hiking and discovering natural wonders, observing animals in their habitats and much more.

Sri Lanka logs in tourism boom with highest travellers from India

Sri Lanka received the highest number of foreign tourists in December 2021, with majority of the holidaymakers from India 

‘Visit Sri Lanka Year’ in 2022 to revive tourism industry

Sri Lankan government is all set to declare 2022 as the "Visit Sri Lanka Year" in line with the integrated five-year Global Communication Campaign (GCC)

Sri Lanka to make Covid vaccine card mandatory for entry in public places

Sri Lanka is mulling to make the Covid vaccine card mandatory for those entering public places, the President’s Office has announced

Sri Lanka to launch tourism promotion campaign in 5 countries

Sri Lankan Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said the government will launch a special tourism promotion programme in five countries to boost tourism

Sri Lanka gives COVID-19 booster shots for frontline and tourism staff

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa ordered frontline workers and tourism staff to be given a third booster shot of Covid-19 vaccine next month

Sri Lanka records more than 7K tourist arrivals in October

Over 7,000 tourists have arrived in Sri Lanka so far this month, giving a boost to the country’s tourism industry which took a blow due to the COVID-19 pandemic