New Zealand High Commissioner Michael Edward Appleton has stated that he expects to launch a comprehensive tourism program with Sri Lanka. This was stated at a discussion held with Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga yesterday. The New Zealand High Commissioner has expressed his appreciation for the vaccination program in Sri Lanka The New Zealand High Commissioner …
Sri Lanka removed from Red List: Emirates facilitates travel to UK with special fares
Emirates is joining Sri Lankans to celebrate the easing of travel restrictions by the British government with the launch of special fares to five destinations in the United Kingdom. Going on sale from 4th October, these special fares will be valid for travel to London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle and Glasgow, up to 31st March 2022, …
Sri Lanka Pavilion opened its doors for visitors at Expo 2020 Dubai
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES. Dubai. The official opening of the Sri Lanka Pavilion was inaugurated at Expo 2020 Dubai on the 1st of October 2021. Designed by an award winning team from University of Moratuwa in Colombo, the ceremony featured a welcome procession with Magul Bera song and a Traditional Kandyan Dance performance which was enveloped by the …
No PCR for fully vaccinated at Airport : New Guidelines for arrivals issued
Fully vaccinated passengers arriving in Sri Lanka who were tested negative at the time of their departure, do not require to do another PCR test at the airport, Sri Lanka Health Ministry announced today. “Starting midnight tonight, 29/09, all arrivals at Airport will no longer be subject to on arrival PCR tests provided that the …
Sri Lanka Tourism commemorates World Tourism Day 2021
As Sri Lanka begins to open its borders to the world, Sri Lanka Tourism continues its strategic efforts to promote the island to capture the attention of a global audience seeking an outlet to experience travel once again. In its latest initiative, special programmes and events have been organized to celebrate World Tourism Day 2021 …
SL woos tourists from Vietnam
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Vietnam and Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) together with Vietnam Society of Travel Agents (VISTA) organised a virtual awareness session to promote future tourism prospects in Sri Lanka to the outbound travel agents in Vietnam, on 21 September. The main purpose of holding the session was to make …
MRIA records highest passenger arrivals this year
The Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) has recorded its highest number of passenger arrivals this year, Minister Namal Rajapaksa said. He said a total of 25,767 passengers had used the Mattala Airport since January 2021 to date. The number of passenger arrivals in 2020 was 17,544 and 1,403 in 2019, he said. Not only the …
Sri Lanka expects 5000 tourists a day from next year
The Minister of Tourism Prasanna Ranatunga stated that a significant growth in the tourism sector is expected in the next three months and from next year around 5,000 tourists are expected to visit Sri Lanka daily. The Minister of Tourism further stated that the tourism industry in Sri Lanka, which had collapsed due to the …
UNESCO World Heritage status being sought for Ritigala
The Central Cultural Fund (CCF) is currently engaged in the primary stages of seeking the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) “World Heritage Site” status for the historical Ritigala Archeological Site, located in the Anuradhapura District. “The governing body of the CCF has appointed a committee of experts to collect the primary data …
Sri Lanka Tourism Achieves Growth through Strategic Partnerships with Foreign Missions
Foreign policy plays an important role in strengthening economic and trade relations and has the potential to positively impact the profile of a country. Sri Lanka Tourism recognizing the significant role played by the Sri Lankan Foreign Service representatives have collaborated with missions on initiatives in key source markets as well as in emerging markets …