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.

  • September 3, 2024
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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.

  • September 2, 2024
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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.

  • August 29, 2024
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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.

  • August 26, 2024
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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.

  • August 23, 2024
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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.

  • August 22, 2024
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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..

  • August 20, 2024
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Tourism

Colombo Business Analytics Forum 2024 Kicks Off at BMICH

The Colombo Business Analytics Forum 2024, hosted by the University of Moratuwa’s Society of Business Analytics (SOBA), is taking place today at the.

  • August 14, 2024
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Tourism

Sri Lanka Sees 26,889 Tourists in Early August, Exceeds 1.2M Arrivals for 2024

Sri Lanka saw 26,889 tourists arrive in the first four days of August 2024, pushing the total visitor count for the year to.

  • August 12, 2024
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Tourism

Sri Lanka Welcomes 1.2 Million Tourists in 2024

Sri Lanka has achieved a significant milestone in its tourism sector, reaching a target of 1.2 million tourists by August 2024. According to.

  • August 8, 2024
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