Colombo, Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka’s tourism industry continues its upward trajectory, recording a significant 17% year-on-year increase in tourist arrivals during the first 20 days of November 2024. With a total of 120,961 visitors, the country is well-positioned to achieve its annual target of 2 million arrivals. The average dailyContinue Reading
Just a few months after the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Board won the “Best Tourist Board” at the World Tourism Awards 2024, Sri Lanka has notched up another accolade, this time from the prestigious Wanderlust magazine and website. The magazine’s readers have overwhelmingly voted for Sri Lanka as the “MostContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is off to a robust start in November, with over 30,000 tourists arriving within the first five days of the month. From 1-5 November, the island nation welcomed 30,620 tourists, marking a 38% increase from the 22,202 arrivals during the same period a year ago. TheContinue Reading
1. Eat like a local in Colombo’s best restaraunts Sri Lanka is well known for its wonderful aromatic spices and delicious cuisine. Walk around Colombo and you’ll be struck by the aromas of coriander, cumin, cardamom and fennel seeds roasting and frying through small cafés and restaurants. Kahabath do theContinue Reading
Qiddiya City, one of Saudi Arabia’s most ambitious giga-projects, is set to transform the global tourism landscape by offering a groundbreaking blend of cultural attractions, entertainment venues, and sporting events. Located in the scenic Tuwaiq Mountains, just 40 minutes from Riyadh, Qiddiya City is designed to become the ultimate destinationContinue Reading
Understanding Seasonality in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka’s tourism is significantly impacted by weather patterns driven by two monsoon seasons: Southwest Monsoon (May to September): Affecting the west and southwest coasts (Colombo, Bentota, etc.) and the hill country, bringing heavy rains. Northeast Monsoon (December to March): Impacting the east coast (Trincomalee, Arugam Bay,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka, a resplendent island nation, boasts a plethora of captivating natural wonders. Among these gems, Wilpattu National Park stands out as a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers. Nestled in the Northwestern part of the country, Wilpattu offers a mesmerizing glimpse into Sri Lanka’s rich biodiversity and historicalContinue Reading