The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Riyadh organised Sri Lanka’s participation at the Riyadh Travel Fair 2024 in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Tourism Board. The fair was held at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre from 27 to 29 May. This year’s fair was held after a gap of five years. The objective …
An interactive session organized by the Sri Lankan Airlines at the Sri Lanka High Commission in London, served as a platform for fostering collaboration between top UK tourism agencies and Foreign Minister Ali Sabry. The purpose of this event was to collectively strategize and enhance Sri Lanka’s position as a leading, multifaceted tourist destination. Sri …
A 15-member travel agent group from FTI Touristik, world renowned tour operator based in Europe, arrived in Sri Lanka on Saturday (9 Dec) by UL554 from Frankfurt for a week’s familiarisation tour. These high-end travel agents have visited the country for the first time, hosted by HOT House of Travels Ltd. The group will cover …
A group of 25 leading travel agents from Germany arrived in Sri Lanka on November 15, via UL554 on a familiarization tour, organized by House of Travel Pvt. Ltd (HOT) in association with PATA German Sector who organized the FAM Tour. “These Travel Agents are here to attend the ground work in bringing over 1,000 …
Most of us dream about a holiday of a lifetime. For some, this might mean switching off in a tropical paradise, while others might prefer to spend time connecting with different foods, cultures, and history. The good news is that because our world is incredibly diverse, whatever your dream holiday looks like, there’ll be the …
The Beira Lake area would be converted to a major entertainment destination, Minister of Tourism and Lands, Harin Fernando told. He said that this task was handed over to him personally by President Ranil Wickremesinghe who was keen to develop this area as a major entertainment destination similar to Clarke Quay River in Singapore which …
The Sri Lanka Embassy in Brussels organized a Tourism promotion workshop titled “Sri Lanka Odyssey: An Ultimate Experience of a Lifetime”, in Luxembourg on November 8, to introduce Sri Lanka as a must-visit destination to Luxembourg’s travel operators and tour agencies. The Emirates’ Belgium Office and the agent of Basilur Premium Tea, a Ceylon tea …
World Travel Market (WTM), the leading global event of Travel and Tourism Trade kicked off on 6 November at the Excel Exhibition Hall, London, UK promoting international travel throughout the world. The event was held for three days from 6 to 8 November. With the intention of promoting Sri Lanka as a renowned destination in …
From Sri Lanka’s shores to Uzbekistan’s Silk Road, Asia offers reasons galore to pack your bags and head east. It’s official, Asia is back—brighter, bolder, and more ambitious than ever. The region took longer than others to shake off pandemic-related travel restrictions and border closures, but has returned in full force, eager to remind international travelers what …
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) conducted a Sustainable Niche Tourism Learning Expo in Galle for small business operators in the tourism industry. “This informative programme helped us enhance our knowledge on a wide range of topics,” a participant who owns a small hotel said. “We …
