Saudi ranked as 3rd potential tourism market for Sri Lanka in June 2024
2024-08-01
The Sri Lankan Embassy in Riyadh says Saudi Arabia was ranked as the 3rd potential market for Sri Lankan tourismContinue Reading
Sri Lanka sees surge in tourism due to Eco-Friendly initiatives
2024-07-29
Compared to the past two years, 2024 is expected to see a significant increase in the number of local andContinue Reading
Inter-ministerial MOUs signed to bolster tourism industry
2024-07-24
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has committed Rs. 113 million to execute key initiatives outlined in the MemorandumContinue Reading
Rs 80 million to strengthen 4 rural hospitals in tourist hotspots
2024-07-23
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed to improve health facilities in areas with minimal health services for theContinue Reading
Foreign employment agencies urged to help expand Tourism Industry
2024-07-22
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has invited foreign employment agencies to collaborate in expanding Sri Lanka’s Tourism Industry. The President said ifContinue Reading
Certification Scheme for 100 SMEs in Sri Lanka’s Tourism Sector
2024-05-30
Over 100 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the tourism sector were awarded the National Sustainable Tourism Certification Scheme (NSTCS),Continue Reading
SLCB conducts MICE tourism training for Hoteliers in the South
2024-05-22
The Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB), an entity under the Ministry of Tourism, concluded the Southern Hoteliers Training Program onContinue Reading
Hiran Cooray appointed Chairman of Tourism Advisory Committee
2024-05-15
Veteran hotelier Hiran Cooray has been appointed as the Chairman of the Tourism Advisory Committee. The appointment was made byContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s IATA agents back new $50 single-entry tourist visa
2024-05-07
The IATA Agents Association of Sri Lanka (IAASL) have backed the government’s recent solution to introduce a single-entry touristContinue Reading
Opposition Leader slams “Foolish” move to increase tourist visa fees
2024-04-18
Opposition Leader MP Sajith Premadasa has questioned the government’s decision to suddenly increase the visa fee of foreign tourists atContinue Reading
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
