Vehicle imports allowed for special requirements : Update from Minister
2024-04-04
Sri Lanka’s ban on vehicle imports has been relaxed to allow one-year-old vehicles to be imported for tourism purposes, asContinue Reading
1000 vehicles to be imported for Tourism Sector under two categories
2024-04-02
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the importation of 1000 vehicles for Sri Lanka’s Tourism Sector. According toContinue Reading
Free visa scheme for 07 countries extended
2024-04-01
The pilot project of Free Visa to seven countries will be extended until April 30, 2024, Minister of Tourism HarinContinue Reading
President inaugurates ‘Serine River’ ecological park
2024-03-14
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has emphasized the importance of expanding tourism beyond coastal areas to boost Sri Lanka’s economy. The PresidentContinue Reading
Sri Lanka named among 05 most Popular Solo Travel Destinations for 2024
2024-01-09
Sri Lanka has been ranked fourth among the 10 most Popular Solo Travel Destinations for 2024, as reported by ForbesContinue Reading
Celebrations galore as Sri Lankans welcome 2024
2024-01-01
Sri Lanka welcomed the New Year with several celebrations across the country. Large crowds were also seen at an eventContinue Reading
Community-based tourism project in 3 provinces
2023-12-12
The Cabinet has agreed to revise the Memorandum of Understanding with South Korea for the implementation of the Community BasedContinue Reading
President outlines plans to make Colombo an Entertainment Hub
2023-11-28
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has outlined a comprehensive strategy to propel Sri Lanka’s tourism sector to new heights. Addressing the 58thContinue Reading
SLCB launches 3-Year Road Map for MICE Tourism
2023-11-21
The Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB) has launched the first-ever Road Map for (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) MICE Tourism,Continue Reading
‘Nas Daily’ signs agreement with Sri Lanka Tourism
2023-11-20
Popular international vlogger ‘Nas Daily’ signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sri Lanka’s Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) today (NovContinue Reading
Sri Lanka among best places to visit in Asia in 2024
2023-11-17
South and Central Sri Lanka have been listed among the best places to visit in Asia in 2024. According toContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Tourism showcased at World Travel Market in London
2023-11-10
World Travel Market (WTM), the leading global event of Travel and Tourism Trade kicked off on Monday (Nov 06) atContinue Reading
British journalists impressed with Sri Lanka’s Unique hospitality and breathtaking tourist attractions
2023-10-25
Sri Lanka Tourism has collaborated with Qatar Airways to promote Sri Lanka to British Travellers for Winter 2023/24. Sri LankaContinue Reading
Proposal to give free SL tourist visas for five countries
2023-10-13
The Ministry of Tourism has submitted a Cabinet paper proposing free tourist visas for visitors from five countries. According toContinue Reading
SL’s tourism earnings reach US$ 1.5 bn in first 09 months
2023-10-09
Sri Lanka has recorded nearly US$ 1.5 billion in tourism earnings in the first nine months of the year. AccordingContinue Reading
Minimum Room Rates for Colombo City hotels from October
2023-09-18
The Gazette notification on the introduction of Minimum Room Rates (MRR) for Colombo City Hotels will come into effect fromContinue Reading
Top Indian Film Company Producers hosted to promote Sri Lanka as location
2023-09-14
Under the film tourism promotions, Sri Lanka Tourism has taken the initiative to welcome the very first Bollywood Top FlightContinue Reading
Melbourne Rebels & Rugby Victoria visit focuses on SL tourism promotion
2023-09-04
Officials from Melbourne Rebels and Rugby Victoria have explored developing sports tourism during their recent successful visit to Sri Lanka.Continue Reading