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RIUNIT report: Remarkable rebound of Sri Lanka’s tourism sector
The Research Intelligence Unit (RIUNIT) has released a comprehensive report shedding light on the current state of Sri Lanka’s travel and tourism sector.
Despite the...
Air Arabia launches direct flights to Sri Lanka from Abu Dhabi
Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier launched a new route connecting Abu Dhabi and Colombo.
The carrier was...
Air Astana launches direct flights to SL
Air Astana, the flag carrier of Kazakhstan, will launch direct flights to Sri Lanka starting today, December 06, 2023.
The airline announced that it will...
Citrus Leisure reveals opening plans for Lotus Tower’s signature spaces
Banquet hall on 26th floor and revolving restaurant on 27th floor to be opened by this weekend
Citrus Leisure PLC announced it would be...
USD 3,000 a day from watching Sigiriya sunrise
• Watching the sunrise in Sigiriya earns more than three thousand dollars a day – Central Cultural Fund informs the Committee.
• 8 million dollars...
Surge in charter flights and cruise ship arrivals expected
Sri Lanka anticipates an increase in high-end tourism revenue with a surge in charter flights and cruise ship arrivals, The Daily Morning Business learnt.
Speaking to The Daily...
SriLankan Airlines to welcome 5 second-hand A320 aircraft
Chairman unveils scheduled arrival from Dec. onwards
Securing 5 A320s, 2 A330s in the pipeline
SriLankan Airlines is set to begin taking delivery of...
BIA upgrades to digital air traffic control system
The main air traffic control tower and radar centre of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake have commenced operations fully utilising digital technology.
The...
74,664 tourists in SL between 1-15 Nov.
Totally 74,664 foreign tourists arrived in Sri Lanka in the first 15 days of November, according to the latest statistics released by the Sri...
November sees steep increase in tourist arrival rate
Sri Lanka tourism is witnessing an impressive performance in the fourth quarter of 2023 (4Q23), with tourist arrivals to the island nation increasing sharply...