Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said, despite Covid pandemic, the tourism industry in Sri Lanka has earned US$ 130 million from January to October. Since the opening of the country to tourists, more than 70,000 tourists have arrived up to date, he said. The Minister expressed these views while speaking at a meeting between French travel …
By Lynn Ockersz Sri Lanka is a high potential travel destination and given its natural assets, geographical diversity, exotic appeal and welcoming, friendly people, the country could be considered a perfect winter destination for Western tourists, General Manager Air France – KLM, Indian Sub-continent, Jean-Noel Rault told The Island Financial Review. Speaking to this newspaper in …
Valid for tickets purchased between 9 and 21 November, for travel between 1 December and 31 March 2022 As restrictions continue to ease regionally and globally, Emirates is inviting Sri Lankans to be the “early birds” in fulfilling their long-suppressed yearnings to travel, with another special fare promotion exclusive to the island’s residents. Applicable for …
By Nishel Fernando The government should focus on formulating a competitive cost structure for airlines in terms of airport charges combined with a smooth passenger handling process by capitalising on digital technology at the airport in order for Sri Lanka to position itself as a sustainable tourist destination, according to a top official of Air …
The country’s tourism landscape will receive the much-needed international spotlight, as the world’s biggest female adventure challenge — ‘Raid Amazones’ — is all set to be held in Sri Lanka early next year. It is expected to attract over 1,000 international travellers, including athletes, officials and cheering squads to Sri Lanka — a major welcoming …
The World Travel Market (WTM) was held in grand style in London, supposedly considered to be one of the leading global events in the travel and tourism trade. It saw a massive crowd of interested visitors, industry stakeholders and new inventors who were able to gain an extensive knowledge of the different cultures, authenticity and …
Deepawali, Diwali is the festival of lights, widely celebrated by Hindus, symbolizing the spiritual “victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance”. The festival is widely associated with Lakshmi, the Goddess of prosperity. It also marks the celebration of Lord Rama returning to his kingdom in Ayodhya after serving 14 years of …
Sri Lanka is witnessing a surge in tourist arrivals since it relaxed travel restrictions for fully-vaccinated tourists last month. One of the most promising markets with the potential to become a key source market for Sri Lanka is Poland, more so, as LOT Polish Airlines is resuming twice weekly direct flights to Sri Lanka from …
Sustainable marine tourism is the game-changer Sri Lanka needs By Chamali Fernando COVID-19 is another chapter in the decline of Sri Lankan tourism. One dynamic artist from Ambalangoda believes marine tourism is the much-needed game-changer to revive Sri Lanka’s tourist industry. Janaka De Silva of the Galle Fort Art Gallery is the curator of Sri …
The commencement of operations by Swiss International Airlines, ‘Swissair’ between Colombo and Zurich will help boost the tourism industry in Sri Lanka in the aftermath of COVID pandemic, Aviation and Export Zones Development State Minister D.V. Chanaka said He said the resumption of the airline’s winter flights scheduled to Colombo will strengthen cooperation in trade, …
