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Tourism gains momentum with over 300,000 arrivals in 2025 so far
Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has witnessed a robust start to 2025, welcoming over 300,000 visitors so far, reinforcing the sector’s strong growth trajectory. The...
BIA arrival lobby to undergo redesign for enhanced passenger experience
Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) is set to undergo a significant redesign of its Arrival Lobby, aimed at improving the passenger experience and accommodating the...
Sri Lanka Showcases Tourism Potential at FITUR
Sri Lanka made a strong impression at FITUR 2025, one of the world's leading travel trade fairs held in Madrid, with a delegation of...
Sri Lanka launches its first-ever Conference Ambassador Program.
A National Initiative by Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, Sri Lanka Convention Bureau, and SriLankan Airlines
Sri Lanka has taken a significant step toward establishing itself...
Cabinet approves Lufthansa Technik for SriLankan Airlines engine repairs
The Cabinet has approved a four-year contract with Lufthansa Technik (LHT) in Hamburg to repair SriLankan Airlines’ CFM56-5B engines. These engines power the airline’s...
SriLankan Airlines unveils ‘Yaana’ the AI-powered chatbot
SriLankan Airlines has introduced 'Yaana,' an AI-powered chatbot designed to enhance customer service and streamline passenger interactions. Developed with CodeGen International (Pvt) Ltd., Yaana...
SriLankan Airlines Expands Connectivity with 89 Weekly Flights to India
SriLankan Airlines has reinforced its presence in India with 89 weekly flights, strengthening travel links between Colombo and nine major Indian cities. The airline...
Tourism Earnings Soar by 53.2% in 2024
COLOMBO (News 1st) – Sri Lanka’s tourism sector witnessed remarkable growth in 2024, with earnings soaring to an estimated USD 3,169 million. This represents...
Sri Lanka’s aviation boom, a boost for tourism – Industry experts
The boom in air traffic in Sri Lanka’s airports notched last year was commended by travel and tourism industry experts who also said in...
STF Officers Assist Chinese Tourist Injured While Hiking
A team of Special Task Force (STF) officers stationed at the Nuwara Eliya camp successfully rescued a Chinese national who sustained a fractured left...
