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SLTB to refurbish, reassign 15 double-decker buses for tourism
The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) will refurbish and reassign 15 double-decker buses for use in tourism, Transport Minister Bandula Guanawardane said.
The minister told...
Air Arabia announces new weekly flights from Abu Dhabi to Colombo
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi has announced a new route connecting Abu Dhabi to Colombo.
With operations beginning on January 3, 2024, the low-cost carrier will...
August draws 136,405 tourists
Sri Lanka’s tourism industry continued its recovery in August 2023, welcoming 136,405 tourists despite the figure falling short of the monthly target of 149,075...
Digital Nomad Visa to boost tourism industry
Public Security Minister Tiran Alles springs into action as Cabinet approves visa scheme for key tourism segment
1-year visa at $ 500 and...
Cinnamon Life secures 2nd Place at ICCA Asia Pacific awards
Cinnamon Life Integrated Resort has clinched 2nd place at the prestigious International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) Asia Pacific Business Events Youth Challenge Finals,...
Tourist arrivals cross 900,000 milestone
Sri Lanka’s tourism industry reached a significant milestone surpassing the 900,000 arrivals mark after three years, despite the sudden slowdown in visitors towards the...
Sri Lanka Tourism rolls out ambitious global campaign after 16 years
Rs. 1.6 b two-phased strategy includes a short-term 3-month campaign starting tomorrow, followed by a thematic long-term promotion in January
Aims to transform...
Mega Rs. 1.4 Bn int’l Tourism destination marketing campaign in December
Sri Lanka Tourism will launch a mega international destination marketing campaign on December 27 2023 with a budget of Rs. 1.4 billion
Chairman Sri Lanka...
SpiceJet resumes Madurai-Colombo flights
India’s budget carrier SpiceJet yesterday resumed direct services between Madurai and Colombo. The six services are on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday...
Sri Lanka’s city hotel rates to go up from Oct. 1,...
Prices of Sri Lanka’s Colombo city hotels will be increased from Oct. 1 under a Minimum Room Rate (MRR) with an aim to elevate...
