By Hiran H.Senewiratne ‘2023 would be one of the best recovery years for Sri Lanka and tourism will support rebuilding the economy. Aggressively promoting Indian tourism into Sri Lanka will serve that purpose to some extent, Minister of Tourism Harin Fernando said. “Sri Lanka is looking to its big brother India to support in these …
By Kurulu Koojana Kariyakarawana reporting from Wilpattu A mobile app dedicated to self-guiding tourist information, navigation and virtual tours was launched for the first time in Sri Lanka at the Wilpattu National Park, yesterday. The mobile app was developed together with the Wildlife Conservation Department and GIZ Sri Lanka – Supporting Wilpattu National Park and …
The Ministry of Tourism states that approximately 644,186 tourists have arrived in Sri Lanka so far this year. The number of tourist arrivals recorded within the first seven days of this month is 16,168, the Tourism Ministry mentioned. Meanwhile, the highest number of tourists have arrived in the island in March, and it is 106,500 …
Sri Lanka crossed the billion dollar milestone in earnings from tourism in October when the country earned US$ 75.6 million from the trade, which is providing a glimmer of hope for the country’s economy beset by acute shortages of foreign currency since the middle of last year. With October revenues, Sri Lanka recorded US$ 1,022 …
As per the 2023 budget proposal, the Immigration and Emigration Department has decided to increase the fees of visas, and other charges with effect from December 1. A special notice in this regard has been issued by the Department’s Controller-General.Accordingly, the fee for issuing dual citizenship has been amended to USD 2,000, the Department said …
The SriLankan Airlines’ Global Sales Conference came to a successful conclusion having showcased the country’s readiness for tourism to over 150 of the world’s premier travel agents and tour operators during a four-day programme. The conference drew the largest contingent from the international travel trade to Sri Lanka in recent history. The assemblage experienced Sri …
The Invitees taking part in the SriLankan Airlines’ Global Sales Conference 2022 are currently arriving in the country, from across the airline’s extensive network ranging from Europe; the Middle East; Indian subcontinent; Asia-Pacific; and Australia. The invitees consist over 150 leading international travel agents who predominantly market Sri Lanka and the airline’s General Sales Agents (GSAs) that represent the airline …
Kathmandu, November 28 (The Rising Nepal): As the economic situation of Sri Lanka is gradually coming back to normal, Nepal may receive more travelers from that country in the days ahead. It has become easier for these two South Asian nations to promote bilateral tourism and trade thanks to the operation of direct scheduled flights …
COLOMBO, Nov. 29 (Xinhua) — A super luxury cruise ship arrived at Colombo Port on Tuesday carrying over 2,000 passengers, the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) said. The “Mein Schiff 5” owned by a German operator docked at the Sri Lankan capital in the small hours of Tuesday with ceremonies and cultural shows planned throughout …
“Where there is a will, there is a way” said charismatic and strong State Minister of Tourism and Event Head, Diana Gamage at a Press Conference that was held recently to announce the plans she and her talented team have in store as they attempt to revive Sri Lankan tourism. Tournival is the way forward. …
