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Egypt unveils the US $1 billion Grand Egyptian Museum
Egypt inaugurated its long-delayed Grand Egyptian Museum on Saturday, marking the completion of a US$1 billion project more than two decades in the making....
Private sector propels tourism with first-ever destination drive
The Hotels Association of Sri Lanka President M. Shanthikumar (second from right) addresses the media launch of the private sector-funded Truly Sri Lanka campaign....
Minister Vijitha Herath says Tourism Act will be amended
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath says that steps will be taken to amend the Tourism Act in order to...
Sri Lanka and Pakistan to explore cooperation in marine tourism
Sri Lanka and Pakistan have agreed to explore joint initiatives in marine and coastal tourism to boost the blue economy, create jobs and strengthen...
Viral airport video of SLBFE official and woman from 2023: Chairman
A viral video circulating on social media showing a conversation between a Sri Lankan woman and an official of the Sri Lanka Bureau of...
Sri Lanka’s Jaffna named in Lonely Planet’s “25 Best Destinations to...
Sri Lanka’s Jaffna City in the North has been recognized among the 25 Best Destinations to visit in 2026, listed by the leading global...
Sri Lanka Shines at Luxperience 2025 in Sydney – Over 1,000...
Sri Lanka Tourism proudly showcased its vibrant offerings at Luxperience 2025, one of the most prestigious luxury travel trade events in the Asia-Pacific region,...
October tourist arrivals cross 100,000
The number of tourists who arrived in the country in the first 20 days of October stood at 103,491, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development...
Four foreign nationals rescued from drowning in Mirissa
Four foreign tourists- two men aged 31 and 38 and two women aged 24 and 28 - were rescued from drowning off the Mirissa...
SL needs regional tourism promotion UOC Prof. in Tourism Economics D.A.C....
Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is experiencing an upward trend in tourist arrival numbers, aligning with the need to achieve higher revenue targets and sustainable...













