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Sri Lanka hosts International Tourism Leaders’ Summit
The International Tourism Leaders’ Summit (ITLS) was held in Colombo yesterday (02), under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, to mark the conclusion...
Colombo Set for Inaugural Seaplane Flight via Beira Lake
The inaugural seaplane flight between Katunayake and Colombo, with Beira Lake serving as a water airport, is scheduled for today (03).
The ceremony will be...
Tourism Ministry says no move to promote LGBTQ tourism
Following severe concerns raised by the public within the past few days, the Tourism Ministry today said the government had not decided to run...
TV Derana celebrates World Children’s Day with first-ever aerial tour for...
Marking a historic initiative, TV Derana today commemorated World Children’s Day by organizing a SriLankan Airlines charter flight carrying 250 schoolchildren on an aerial...
Don’t Overlook Sri Lanka, It’s a Paradise Waiting to Be Explored
According to multi-award-winning luxury travel designer Dani Wilson Naqvi, that hidden gem is none other than Sri Lanka - a destination she calls “the...
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...
