Harsha warns against unlicensed foreign businesses in Sri Lanka
2026-02-25
Opposition MP Harsha de Silva has raised alarm over what he termed a “tourism paradox” in Sri Lanka, where visitorContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Tourism highlights major value leakages in sector
2026-02-11
Sri Lanka Tourism says its latest assessment shows that nearly one-third of tourism‑generated value in the accommodation, travel agents/tour operators,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka earns nearly USD 11 Bn from Tourism and Foreign Employment in 2025
2026-01-05
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath says Sri Lanka has earned nearly USD 11 billion inContinue Reading
Sri Lanka named among world’s 10 happiest travel destinations
2025-12-31
Sri Lanka has been named among the world’s 10 destinations where travellers feel happiest, according to a new list publishedContinue Reading
‘Sri Lanka is Ready’ tourism revival showcased at Dubai travel meet
2025-12-15
The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Dubai hosted a high-level breakfast meeting recently (12), bringing together leading travel tradeContinue Reading
‘Felt numb after reaching Delhi’: Man compares Sri Lanka with India
2025-12-15
An Indian man’s candid social media post comparing everyday life in Sri Lanka with India has sparked a wide onlineContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Tourism shows strong signs of recovery : 2.15 Mn arrivals in 2025
2025-12-11
Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is showing strong signs of recovery and growth, with over 2.15 million tourist arrivals recorded fromContinue Reading
24/7 Emergency hotline introduced for tourists in Sri Lanka
2025-11-29
Sri Lanka Tourism has announced an emergency hotline to assist tourists in Sri Lanka affected by the prevalent inclement weatherContinue Reading
Tourism Minister urges Hotels Association to invest beyond Colombo
2025-11-25
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism Vijitha Herath has requested the Hotels Association of Sri Lanka to build hotels inContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Tourism launches pavilion at WTM London 2025
2025-11-05
Sri Lanka Tourism officially opened its pavilion at World Travel Market (WTM) London 2025 today, showcasing the island’s cultural heritage,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka to secure $100 Mn ADB loan for sustainable tourism
2025-11-04
Sri Lanka will enter into loan agreements with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to implement the Sustainable Tourism Sector DevelopmentContinue Reading
Sri Lanka tourism grows 21.5% in October — 1.89 million arrivals so far in 2025
2025-11-04
Sri Lanka welcomed 165,193 tourists in October 2025, marking a 21.5% increase compared to the same month last year. AccordingContinue Reading
US confirms no new risks : Sri Lanka safe for travellers
2025-10-15
The U.S. Embassy confirms the Level 2 advisory on Sri Lanka is unchanged, Opposition MP Harsha de Silva said, addingContinue Reading
Govt launches several tourism initiatives ahead of season
2025-10-15
The government has launched several initiatives aimed at improving facilities and services for tourists ahead of the upcoming tourist season.Continue Reading
Sri Lanka introduces pre-arrival ETA rule for tourists from Oct 15
2025-10-14
The Department of Immigration and Emigration has announced that all foreign nationals arriving in Sri Lanka for short stays (tourismContinue Reading
Over 62,000 tourist arrivals in first 12 days of October
2025-10-14
Sri Lanka has reported 62,741 tourist arrivals in the first 12 days of October 2025, according to the Sri LankaContinue Reading
Sri Lanka highlights homestay tourism in talks with Singapore
2025-10-13
A Sri Lankan delegation led by Minister of Women and Child Affairs Saroja Savithri Paulraj, engaged in a discussion withContinue Reading
Govt not backing LGBTQ tourism promotions : PM
2025-10-08
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has clarified that the government was not in support of any special tourism promotions for theContinue Reading