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Government to implement 25 recommendations to promote tourism
The Cabinet green-light has been granted to implement 25 proposals mooted by the Ministerial Sub-Committee on Tourism for tourism promotion.
Minister of Tourism and Lands...
Hambantota Port expects 13 ship calls between June and September
The Hambantota International Port (HIP) will be entering the tourism mix of Indian cruise ships, with an agreement of 13 ship calls to the...
SriLankan Aviation College spreads wings to North and East
SriLankan Aviation College, the training arm of SriLankan Airlines, has spread its wings to the North and the East of Sri Lanka by partnering...
Majid Al Futtaim Entertainment opens Snow Abu Dhabi
Snow Abu Dhabi is the fourth indoor snow park from the entertainment pioneer and comes just six months after the opening of Snow Oman.
ABU...
President highlights need to increase salaries of tourism industry workers to...
“We have at least got to match the Maldives in remuneration”- President
Stresses need to lure high-end tourists for which SL must improve...
Over 22k tourist arrivals in June first week
Sri Lanka welcomed a total of 22,200 international visitors for the first eight days of June, maintaining a tourist inflow momentum similar to that...
Galadari Hotel announces deal with Radisson Blu
Lankan entity signs Hotel Development Services Agreement and Hotel Management Agreement with multinational hospitality company, Radisson Hotels Asia Pacific Investments
EGM called for...
SL to allow free visas for South Asian countries
Tourism Minister Harin Fernando aims to position SL more welcoming, accessible
Free visas can give competitive advantage over others to attract visitors, boost...
India considering SL’s request for soft loan to extend Palali airport...
India is actively considering providing assistance to extend the runway at Palali airport, a statement from Ministry of Ports and Aviation said.
Ports and Aviation...
Embassy and Permanent Mission of SL in Vienna promotes Sri Lanka...
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka together with Aitken Spence Travels promoted Sri Lanka as a unique tourist destination to 20 leading...