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 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
Sweden is experiencing a surge in tourism with the introduction of visa-free travel for 92 countries as of November 2024, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, the UAE, the UK, and the United States. This initiative enhances Sweden’s status as a vibrant travel destination, inviting visitors to explore its stunning landscapes andContinue 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
Travel agencies from home and abroad are ramping up preparations for tourism products to China, after the country announced on Friday that it had decided to give visa-free treatment to another nine countries including Slovakia, Norway and South Korea on a trial basis. Industry participants noted that the move isContinue 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
The Department of Immigration and Emigration (DIE) Controller General, Harsha Ilukpitiya, announced yesterday that the department is awaiting guidance from the Attorney General (AG) to resolve the ongoing visa issuance crisis following a recent Supreme Court ruling. “This matter is now under legal consideration, and we have sought the AG’sContinue Reading