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A New Era: Sri Lanka elects the 9th Executive President Anura Kumara Dissanayake
Anura Kumara Dissanayake was recently elected as the new President of Sri Lanka, in what was recorded as one of the most peaceful elections in history ...
Tourist ETA System Reinstated with Streamlined Visa Process
Great news for travelers planning to visit Sri Lanka! The much-anticipated Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system is now back online, simplifyin ...
50 Years of Aitken Spence Hotels: A Story of Sustainability, Innovation & Success
Aitken Spence Hotels proudly celebrates 50 years of excellence in the hospitality industry. Since opening Neptune Hotel in 1974, the company has grow ...
Sri Lanka Tourism optimistic on achieving 2024 target of 2.3 million visitors
Sri Lanka Tourism recently released the latest data highlighting that over 1.4 million international visitors have arrived in the country up to mid Se ...
Jetstar Asia to commence Colombo-Singapore operations in November
Jetstar Asia (3K) has announced it will become the only low-cost carrier to fly direct from Singapore to Colombo, Sri Lanka, when the new service tak ...
Sri Lanka Welcomes Its One Millionth Tourist of the Year
Sri Lanka celebrated a landmark achievement marking the arrival of its one millionth tourist of the year. Mr. Paul Roy, an Irish national, along with ...
Qatar Airways increases to 6 daily flights from Colombo to Doha
Qatar Airways has increased its flight frequency between Sri Lanka and Doha, Qatar, from five to six daily flights, effective July 10, 2024.
The inc ...
DOWNTOWN DUTY-FREE MALL AT PORT CITY COLOMBO OPENS AUGUST 1st
Port City Colombo announced that China Duty Free (CDF) and One World Duty Free (ODF) have been granted status as Businesses of Strategic Importance ( ...
Etihad Boosts Colombo Connectivity with 27 Weekly Flights
Starting June 1st, Etihad Airways will enhance its connectivity between Colombo and Abu Dhabi with 27 weekly flights. This expansion aims to strength ...
Galle Literary Festival 2025: Official Dates Released Mark your calendar: February 6-9 2025
The Galle Literary Festival (GLF) 2025 promises to build on the massive success of the 2024 event, which marked the first festival since 2019, by prov ...
Turkish Airlines commences Daily Flights to Sri Lanka
Turkish Airlines, the national flag carrier of Turkey, announced the commencement of daily flight operations to Sri Lanka, starting June 2nd, 2024. T ...
Sri Lanka named a top summer 2024 destination by Forbes
Sri Lanka has been named among the top three must-visit destinations for summer ’24 by Forbes. The other two are Greece and Mauritius.
Travel blogg ...
Minor Hotels Debuts NH Collection in Sri Lanka with Rebranding of Mövenpick Colombo
Minor Hotels, a leading hotel owner, operator, and investor with a portfolio of over 550 hotels and resorts in 56 countries, announced the rebranding ...
Sri Lanka’s Hiking and Trekking Tourism Market Estimated to Reach $1 Billion
Sri Lanka is famous for the country’s beautiful hill landscapes, luscious greenery, and breathtaking scenic sites, which has made it a haven among h ...
Government Appoints New Leadership for Key Tourism Institutions
The Government has announced the appointment of new Chairmen for the key positins at Sri Lanka Tourism. Buddhika Hewawasam has been named as the new ...