January 1 to December 13 tourist arrivals totalled 658,210 Need to lure 141,790 visitors in next two weeks to realise 2022 tourist arrival target The tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka for the first two weeks have crossed the 30,000 mark, bringing the total number of international visitors entering the country to 658,210. The provisional data …
Newly launched venue offers guests three unique concepts under one roof 7 Degrees Restaurants have just opened its doors to three new F&B venues. Each floor at 7 Degrees follows a carefully compiled theme, menu and dining experience to indulge a variety of palates. The first of which “Immerse” offers its customers a unique immersive …
The number of tourist arrivals has been rising since September according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). Tourist arrivals recorded in September was 29,802 while in October the arrivals rose to 42,026. In November, the number had increased to 59,759 while statistics also show that this year’s year-end tourism has fared better than …
Travelers traveling to Sri Lanka are no longer required to present vaccination certificates. It is also no longer necessary to do PCR tests or antigen tests before traveling or upon arrival in the country. After opening the country in 2021 to foreigners, the Sri Lankan government required testing and proof of vaccination. At the same time, if …
By Hiran H.Senewiratne ‘2023 would be one of the best recovery years for Sri Lanka and tourism will support rebuilding the economy. Aggressively promoting Indian tourism into Sri Lanka will serve that purpose to some extent, Minister of Tourism Harin Fernando said. “Sri Lanka is looking to its big brother India to support in these …
By Kurulu Koojana Kariyakarawana reporting from Wilpattu A mobile app dedicated to self-guiding tourist information, navigation and virtual tours was launched for the first time in Sri Lanka at the Wilpattu National Park, yesterday. The mobile app was developed together with the Wildlife Conservation Department and GIZ Sri Lanka – Supporting Wilpattu National Park and …
The Ministry of Tourism states that approximately 644,186 tourists have arrived in Sri Lanka so far this year. The number of tourist arrivals recorded within the first seven days of this month is 16,168, the Tourism Ministry mentioned. Meanwhile, the highest number of tourists have arrived in the island in March, and it is 106,500 …
Sri Lanka crossed the billion dollar milestone in earnings from tourism in October when the country earned US$ 75.6 million from the trade, which is providing a glimmer of hope for the country’s economy beset by acute shortages of foreign currency since the middle of last year. With October revenues, Sri Lanka recorded US$ 1,022 …
As per the 2023 budget proposal, the Immigration and Emigration Department has decided to increase the fees of visas, and other charges with effect from December 1. A special notice in this regard has been issued by the Department’s Controller-General.Accordingly, the fee for issuing dual citizenship has been amended to USD 2,000, the Department said …
The SriLankan Airlines’ Global Sales Conference came to a successful conclusion having showcased the country’s readiness for tourism to over 150 of the world’s premier travel agents and tour operators during a four-day programme. The conference drew the largest contingent from the international travel trade to Sri Lanka in recent history. The assemblage experienced Sri …
