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SL to welcome direct flights from Vietnam and Bhutan
Vietnam Airlines will be commencing flights to Sri Lanka, while there is a possibility that Drukair – Royal Bhutan Airlines and Bhutan Airlines may...
Akasa Air eyes Sri Lanka in international expansion plans
India’s fast-growing low-cost carrier, Akasa Air, is considering launching flights to Sri Lanka as part of its push into international markets. The airline’s CEO,...
Sri Lanka to develop Marine Drive as night tourism hotspot
Sri Lanka will develop its scenic coastal drive in Colombo from Kollupitiya to Mount Lavinia with its ‘Marine Nights: Awakening Colombo’ project, minister Nalinda...
Sri Lanka welcomes over 91,000 tourists in first 3 weeks of...
A total of 91,785 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in May, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows.
According...
‘SL a five-star island with three-star image’: Veteran hotelier calls for...
Veteran hotelier Hiran Cooray on Thursday called on Sri Lanka’s tourism industry to raise its standards, urging a shift from what he described as...
Floral Whisper Along the Silk Road: Maritime Silk Road Cultural Journey...
Two Tourism Promotional strongholds got together, as Sri Lanka Tourism and City Alliance for Maritime Silk Road Heritage Conservation and World Heritage Nomination (CAMSR...
Over 4,200 Americans visited the ‘Sri Lanka Embassy Open house’ in...
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington D.C. opened its doors for American visitors as part of Passport DC’s ‘Around the World Embassy Tour’...
Japan-supported E-Gate system installation accelerated at ports, airports
A committee meeting was held at the Ports, Shipping and Civil Aviation Ministry recently to expedite the installation of Electronic Gate (E-Gate) systems at...
Sri Lanka nears one million tourist arrivals in 2025
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has reported that the number of foreign tourist arrivals in the country in 2025 is approaching the...
Sri Lanka Tourism sees strong early May recovery
Industry analysts observing Sri Lanka’s tourism performance in early May suggested that the island nation was experiencing a robust recovery, further solidifying its position...













