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Sri Lanka records 151,693 tourist arrivals in March 2026
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) reports that 151,693 tourists arrived in the country between 01st and 25th March 2026.
India emerged as the...
Turkish Airlines expands Colombo service amid travel disruptions
Turkish Airlines has announced an increase in the frequency of flights between Istanbul and Colombo, adding two additional services per week to support stranded...
Sri Lanka tourism to close the gap with alternative campaigns
With no letting up in the Middle East conflict, authorities in Sri Lanka will be looking at alternative markets and diverse approaches to pitch...
Jazeera Airways Announces Special Colombo-Kuwait Flights via Saudi Arabia
Jazeera Airways has announced a series of special flights from Colombo to Kuwait operating between 23 March and 14 April 2026, routed via Qaisumah...
Individual Arrested Over Misleading Content Targeting Tourism
An individual was arrested for posting videos on Facebook claiming there is a fuel shortage in the country and urging foreign tourists not to...
Mattala Airport as hub for Qatar, Emirates ‘not a bad idea’...
Sri Lanka’s proposal to position Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) as an alternative hub for major Gulf carriers is “not a bad idea,” according...
Tourism sector to get special QR code fuel system : Deputy...
Deputy Minister of Tourism Ruwan Ranasinghe says a special QR code system will be introduced for the tourism sector to obtain fuel.
Speaking to the...
FitsAir launches direct Ahmedabad-Colombo flights with Sri Lanka tourism partners
Direct passenger flights between Ahmedabad and Colombo will begin from May 15 under a partnership between City of Dreams Sri Lanka, Cinnamon Hotels &...
Airlines hike ticket prices as fuel costs soar
Airlines worldwide are raising ticket prices and introducing fuel surcharges as jet fuel costs surge following escalating tensions in the Middle East.
The spike in...
Red Wings Marks 500th Flight to Mattala with 411 Russian Tourists
A Red Wings Airlines flight from Russia arrived at Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport on 10 March 2026, carrying 411 Russian tourists and marking the...













