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Colombo’s Hospital Street comes alive with Fairway Colombo Street Events

During the past decade, the Colombo Dutch Hospital Precinct has gathered momentum as one of the popular hang-out spots in the city. Since last year, the vibe has indeed increased with the introduction of street events along Hospital Street. The events were initiated to cater to the local and foreign visitors to the area. Fairway …

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Global Housing & Real Estate launches Grand Heritance Hotel and Residencies in Sigiriya

Sri Lankans are now offered the unique opportunity to own a luxury apartment by Global Housing & Real Estate Ltd at the Grand Heritance Hotel and Residency Complex, situated in close proximity to the historic Sigiriya Kingdom, which is considered the 8th Wonder of the World. The modern hotel and residencies joint development project Grand …

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SL all set to host Round Table International World Meeting in September

RTSL President describes RTIWM in SL as a vote of confidence in country’s rapidly-developing tourism sector Event organisers expect over $300,000 revenue generation during 5-day event Representatives from 45 countries, over 600 participants to participate, includes some of Sri Lanka’s key tourism sourcing  markets Tourism Development Minister says SL emerging as a leading destination for MICE tourism By Charumini de Silva …

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Sri Lanka Tourism leverages ATM for major push in Middle East

Sri Lanka Tourism leveraged the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) complemented by three road shows, B2B and industry meetings in Dubai last week in a major push in the Middle East market. Sri Lanka Pavillion at ATM 2018 being declared open by Minister of Tourism Development and Christian Religious Affairs, John Amaratunga Sri Lanka was showcased …

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Sri Lanka all set to kick off long-overdue campaign

After repeated delays in the past years, Sri Lanka will finally roll out the first phase of a multi-year, US$45 million campaign later this month. Managing director of the state-run Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB), Sutheash Balasubramaniam, said a US$650,000 campaign will roll out on CNN platforms by end April, while a larger, six-month digital marketing …

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Russian visitors impressed with Lanka’s diversity

Russia showcased it’s potential to be an important source market for Sri Lanka, at the Moscow International Travel & Tourism Exhibition (MITT) held in Moscow for the 25th successive year. The Sri Lankan pavilion at the exhibition was organized in collaboration with the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Russia, and the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion …