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SL well-positioned to attract 2.9 mn tourists
Following the expected under-performance in the tourism sector this year, Sri Lanka’s tourism is poised to reach new heights with tourist arrivals projected to...
SL welcomes 135,907 tourists in October
Sri Lanka attracted nearly 136,000 tourists in October, marking a 25% year-on-year (YoY) growth. It is also the highest October arrivals recorded in six...
Sri Lanka’s October tourist arrivals up despite US-led travel advisories
Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka has remained higher in the last eight days of October compared to last year, the official government data showed,...
Edelweiss Air resumes scheduled winter flights to Sri Lanka
Swiss airline, Edelweiss Air resumed scheduled seasonal flight operations to Sri Lanka yesterday carrying 221 passengers on the inaugural flight that arrived at 9.25...
Tourist arrivals top 1.6 m mark by end Oct
Sri Lanka has reached a significant milestone, surpassing 1.6 million tourist arrivals for the year, with over 117,000 visitors registered in the first 27...
Sri Lanka Tourism Alliance slams travel advisories
The Sri Lanka Tourism Alliance yesterday sent a strong message to foreign embassies regarding travel advisories citing possible terrorist attacks, which could lead to...
Visa issues, election concerns cut SL’s 2024 tourist arrival target
Sri Lanka is expected to attract around two million tourists this year, falling short of its initial target of 2.3 million by 11.6 percent,...
Tourism industry on edge as travel advisories mount
Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is bracing for challenges, following a series of travel advisories issued by several key markets, including the United States, United...
Sri Lanka Tourism targets 4 m visitors, $ 8.5 b revenue...
The newly appointed leadership of Sri Lanka Tourism has set ambitious targets to boost the industry, aiming to attract 4 million tourists and generate...
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams to open doors tomorrow
John Keells Group is set to officially open Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Sri Lanka tomorrow, marking the completion of the country’s largest...
