Kuwait Airways says that the suspension of Colombo Kuwait flights are only temporary and operations will resume soon. Manager – Sri Lanka and Maldives, Sudesh Rupasinghe, making a statement said that they inform all stakeholders, including the Government of Sri Lanka, The Civil Aviation Authority and the public at large that they temporary suspended the …
By Renishka Fernando Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka picked up over the past few weeks, but the impact of the coronavirus disease pandemic which has shut down global travel is still affecting source markets and the recovery is slow, tourism sector sources said. Sri Lanka recorded nearly 52,000 tourist arrivals as of January 19. The …
SriLankan Airlines has denied reports currently circulating in the media and on social media containing what it says is completely inaccurate facts and figures regarding the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Airline, including the alleged age and remuneration. Statement SriLankan Airlines wishes to clarify and refute reports currently circulating in the media and on …
Due to the success of the Covid-19 vaccination programme, our country is being recognized internationally as one of the best destinations for tourism and the increase in tourist arrivals to our country is good for uplifting the economy, Environment Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said. “According to Fitch Ratings, our country is on the verge of bankruptcy. …
Although the Sri Lankan tourism sector is still struggling due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the island nation received the highest number of foreign tourists in December 2021 Although the Sri Lankan tourism sector is still struggling due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the island nation received the highest number of foreign tourists in December 2021, with majority of …
Civil Aviation Authority Chairperson Upul Dharmadasa states that at present, more than 3,000 foreign tourists are arriving in the country daily. He further stated that the tourism industry in the country is at an improved level and 46,942 foreign tourists are staying in the country as of yesterday. About 22 foreign airlines are currently involved …
Emirates has announced it will add five more flights to Sri Lanka, offering customers 26 weekly flights to Colombo, including a daily service from Male to Colombo. Starting from 10 February 2022, the added services will offer customers more travel choices and flexibility to Sri Lanka’s commercial capital. The added services will operate every Tuesday, …
Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga says MoUs with Bangladesh, Cambodia and South Africa to be inked soon Says Govt. keen to enter into several other joint promotions with special attention to countries that bring most tourist traffic to SL Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga yesterday said that Sri Lanka is keen to enter into joint tourism promotion …
Minister of Tourism Prasanna Ranatunga says that 39,172 tourists have arrived in Sri Lanka in the first two weeks of this year. During the first 14 days, most of the tourists have come to this country from the Russian Federation. Accordingly 6963 tourists have arrived in Sri Lanka from the Russian Federation during the past …
The Tourism Ministry yesterday announced that an incentive scheme will be launched to encourage hotels and travel agencies to attract more tourists to the country. In an effort to increase the number of visitors into Sri Lanka so the industry can maintain a steady recovery path, Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said the scheme would be …
