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Sri Lanka’s passport drops to 98th in 2025 global ranking
Sri Lanka’s passport has fallen to 98th place in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, down two spots from its previous ranking of 96th.
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Dubai is becoming top global tourist destination
According to the latest forecasts from ForwardKeys, a research company managed by Amadeus, Dubai is set to become one of the world’s top three...
Sri Lanka cabinet reshuffle must not stall KKS Port, Jaffna Airport...
Projects such as Kankesanthurai (KKS) Port and Jaffna Airport expansion cannot afford to be caught in political transitions, as their timely completion will determine...
Thailand Targets Emerging Indonesian Cities with New Surabaya-Bangkok Flight to Boost...
Thailand is intensifying its focus on emerging Indonesian cities by launching a direct Surabaya–Bangkok flight, aiming to improve regional connectivity, attract a broader range...
Global tourism campaign nears Cabinet approval
Sri Lanka’s global promotion campaign is awaiting special Cabinet approval, along with recommendations from the Tourism Advisory Committee, according to Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion...
Sri Lanka’s first AI-powered tourism hotel project launched
Sri Lanka’s first-ever AI-powered tourism hotel project, titled Grand Serendib Colombo, was officially launched under the patronage of Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment,...
Sri Lanka promotes MICE tourism with UAE chapter of Conference Ambassadors...
The Consulate General of Sri Lanka to Dubai and Northern Emirates organized a special gathering on 08th October 2025 together with Cinnamon Hotels for...
SriLankan Airlines, Saudia strengthen interline partnership
SriLankan Airlines (UL) and Saudia Airlines (SV) have renewed and strengthened their interline partnership, reinforcing the long-standing relationship between the two national flag carriers.
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Harini makes U-Turn on LGBTQ Tourism, says govt. won’t allow it
The government made an embarrassing U-turn once again yesterday, when Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya informed Parliament that the government had no plans to promote...
BIA Records 14% Surge in Air Traffic, Handling 44,185 Flights in...
Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) has recorded a 14.4 percent increase in flight traffic during the first eight months of 2025 compared to the same...













