Tourism

Sri Lanka Business Visa Crisis Threatens Economic Recovery: JAAF Urges Immediate Action

The ongoing crisis in Sri Lanka’s business visa issuance is jeopardizing the nation’s economic recovery, as foreign buyers, suppliers, and technical experts struggle.

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Tourism

Fragmented Tour Guide Sector Poses Risk to Sri Lanka’s Tourism Goals, Study Reveals

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry faces significant challenges due to a fragmented tour guide sector, threatening the country’s ability to meet its target of.

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Tourism

New Zealand Hikes Tourist Tax Sparking Concerns Over Visitor Deterrence

New Zealand has announced a sharp increase in its International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy, which will rise from NZ$35 (£16.52) to NZ$100.

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Tourism

Sri Lanka Introduces Free Two-Week Tourist Visa for Visitors from 38 Countries

Sri Lanka is set to offer a two-week tourist visa at no cost to visitors from 38 selected countries, according to Cabinet spokesman.

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Tourism

Long Queues for On-Arrival Visas at Bandaranaike International Airport Amid Visa System Transition

Long queues were observed at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today as travelers faced delays in obtaining on-arrival visas. The current situation arises because.

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Tourism

Long Queues Return in Sri Lanka Due to Passport Shortage; Foreign Minister Apologizes

Sri Lanka is witnessing the return of long queues, this time outside the Department of Immigration and Emigration, due to a shortage of.

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Tourism

Sri Lanka’s Tourism Income Surges to US$ 328 Million in July, Matching IMF Tranche

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector generated an impressive income of US$ 328.3 million in July 2024, a figure almost matching the country’s half-yearly tranche.

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Tourism

Six New Tourist Service Counters to Open at (BIA)

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the awarding of contracts to six new companies to operate tourist service counters at Bandaranaike International Airport.

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Tourism

Sri Lanka to Offer Visa-Free Entry to Tourists from 35 Countries Starting October 1

Sri Lanka has announced a new visa-free entry policy for tourists from 35 countries, effective October 1, 2024. This initiative is part of.

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Tourism

Tourist Arrivals to Sri Lanka Exceed 91,000 in Early August

Sri Lanka has experienced a significant boost in tourist arrivals, with over 91,000 international visitors arriving in the first two weeks of August..

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