Sri Lanka’s monthly tourism earnings have consistently stayed above US$ 160 million a month in 2023 supported by rising arrivals following the end of COVID restrictions and the gradual recovery in the island nation’s economy.Sri Lanka received US$ 166.5 million in earnings from tourism, the second largest foreign currency earning source to Sri Lanka’s current …
Adventure tourism is playing a key role in helping Sri Lanka rebuild its economy after a turbulent few years for the South Asian nation. The country’s tourism sector was particularly affected in recent years due to a foreign currency crisis resulting from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic which led to months of food and fuel shortages, along …
Sri Lanka Tourism has signed an agreement with Emirates to promote Sri Lanka as an ideal destination to travelers. The agreement was signed during an event attended by Sri Lankan Tourism Minister Harin Fernando and Emirates Chief Commercial Officer Adnan Kazim in Dubai. The agreement will see Emirates promote Sri Lanka through its global network. …
Sri Lanka is among 23 best places to travel around the World in 2023, according to the Forbes. The Forbes said that Sri Lanka was choosen by Juliana Broste, a 12x Heartland Emmy Award-winning travel filmmaker and host, showcasing adventures and fun things to do around the world.
Claiming that airline agencies in Sri Lanka have reduced prices of air tickets by 20 percent in proportion to the decrease in the price of the US Dollar, Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation, Nimal Siripala de Silva said that they agreed to further reduce the prices of air tickets in the future. The Minister …
Sure, you may have the best tourism products, but what good is a destination if it doesn’t engage with its audience to communicate that? Peden Doma Bhutia Having battled political instability and economic crisis, a resilient tourism industry in Sri Lanka now waits for the government to do its bit to communicate to the world …
Sri Lanka is looking to target USD four billion revenue from the tourism industry this year, Minister of Lands and Tourism, Harin Fernando said. He told Daily News business during the sidelines of the MICE EXPO, organized by the Sri Lanka Convention Bureau and Sri Lankan Airlines, which began at Shangri – La yesterday and …
Lists India, Russia, China, the UK, France, Germany, the Middle East, Nordic countries and Australia as focus markets SLTPB Chief Chalaka Gajabahu says tenders to select social media and PR firms will be floated next week Aims to work with 1,000 influencers throughout 2023 to make SL a year-around destination, convince globetrotters By Charumini de …
Around 25,000 foreign tourists had visited Sri Lanka between 01 and 06 March, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority said in its Weekly Report on Friday.24,363 tourists have arrived in that period, the report said. Appearing on TV to comment on the development, Jeevana Fernando, the Assistant Director of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority …
Riyadh’s envoy in Colombo says Sri Lanka is an ‘ideal destination’ for Saudi tourists Upcoming luxury resort in hilly central Sri Lanka designed to cater to Middle Eastern travelers COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s tourism is trying to cater more to visitors from the Middle East countries, with special initiatives already underway, officials and industry players said …
