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
The US Embassy in Colombo yesterday lifted the travel restrictions for Arugam Bay, initially issued on 23 October. Despite the advisory being eased, the Embassy urges US nationals in Sri Lanka to stay informed and exercise caution. In its notice, the Embassy advised US citizens to maintain vigilance, remain awareContinue Reading
The visionary behind India’s successful ‘Incredible India’ campaign V. Sunil last week opined that Sri Lanka should explore on building a brand with a multi-dimensional approach that extends beyond scenic attractions, focusing instead on an experience-driven narrative that resonates with the interest of travellers. Speaking at the first-ever South AsianContinue 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
U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung said there is no travel ban on Sri Lanka, and the security advisory for Sri Lanka remains at Level 2, similar to other popular destinations such as France, Italy and the Maldives. On October 23, the U.S. Embassy in Colombo restricted travel forContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Tourism extends a warm invitation to travelers from around the world to visit Sri Lanka during the upcoming tourist season. We ensure that all tourists can enjoy a safe and secure experience while exploring the beauty of our island. The highest levels of safety and security will beContinue Reading
The newly appointed leadership of Sri Lanka Tourism has set ambitious targets to boost the industry, aiming to attract 4 million tourists and generate $ 8.5 billion in revenue over the next five years. Speaking at the World Tourism Day 2024 celebration event held at the Cinnamon Grand yesterday, SriContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s tourism sector has shown a significant recovery, with foreign exchange earnings from tourism reaching $2.17 billion in the first eight months of 2024. This represents a 66.1% increase compared to the same period in the previous year, alongside a 50.7% rise in tourist arrivals, totaling over 1.36 millionContinue Reading