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Cardinal Ranjith opposes promotion of LGBTQ tourism in Sri Lanka
Archbishop of Colombo, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith, has criticised the Government’s move to promote LGBTQ tourism, warning it could harm the country’s culture.
Speaking at a...
Mattala Airport Gears Up for Busy Winter Season
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) is set to welcome increased traffic this winter, with RedWings, SkyUp and Belavia from Belarus planning operations.
Industry sources report...
Over 125,000 tourist arrivals recorded in September
A total of 126,379 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in September, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows.
According...
Namal opposes LGBTIQ tourism promotion, cites Sri Lanka’s rich heritage
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa has voiced strong opposition to the government’s decision to promote LGBTIQ-focused tourism, saying the country’s natural...
Sri Lanka endorses project to promote LGBTIQ tourism
Sri Lanka Tourism has officially endorsed a project initiated by rights organisation EQUAL GROUND to promote and develop LGBTIQ tourism in the country.
In a...
Sri Lanka to Transform Batticaloa into a Premier Tourism Hub, Boosting...
An ambitious project to develop Batticaloa, a town in the Eastern Province, into a thriving tourism destination is being led by the Sri Lankan...
Sri Lanka, Portugal explore new trade, tourism ties
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa for bilateral discussions on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the...
Hilton Colombo Hosts Oktoberfest for the 32nd Consecutive Year
Hilton Colombo is once again raising the steins as it hosts Oktoberfest for the 32nd consecutive year, inviting guests to gather in the spirit...
SriLankan Airlines Outlines Roadmap for Operational Excellence and Expansion
SriLankan Airlines has chartered a fresh course with the roll-out of its new five-year strategic plan, aligning commercial ambitions with operational excellence, stakeholder engagement...
Indian market growth momentum drives 31% spike in Sept. tourist arrivals
Sri Lanka’s tourism sector has kicked off the autumn season with a 31 percent surge in arrivals, welcoming 111,823 tourists in the first three...













