Tourism

Sri Lanka Grants First Approvals for Importing Electric and Hybrid Vehicles to Tourism Sector

In a significant development for Sri Lanka’s tourism sector, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority has granted the first 10 approvals for travel.

  • July 23, 2024
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Tourism

Sri Lanka’s Tourism Minister Highlights Visa-Free Entry as Key to Boosting Arrivals

Tourism Minister Harin Fernando has identified visa-free entry as a major challenge in meeting Sri Lanka’s tourism goals. He noted that neighboring countries.

  • July 23, 2024
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Tourism

Tourist Arrivals in Sri Lanka Exceed 100,000 in July

Sri Lanka has welcomed over 100,000 tourists in July up to the 18th, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority. The year-to-date.

  • July 22, 2024
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Tourism

Sri Lanka’s Foreign Exchange Earnings Reach $4.5 Billion by June 2024

Sri Lanka’s foreign exchange earnings from workers’ remittances and tourism have exceeded USD 4.5 billion by mid-2024. Workers’ remittances reached USD 2,822.6 million.

  • July 22, 2024
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Tourism

Sri Lanka Welcomes Over 85,000 Tourists in Early July, Nearing 1.1 Million YTD Arrivals

Sri Lanka has seen a significant boost in tourist arrivals, welcoming over 85,000 visitors in the first 14 days of July, bringing the.

  • July 17, 2024
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Tourism

Sri Lanka Tourism Rebounds with 1.08 Million Tourist Arrivals

Sri Lanka is aiming for over 2.5 million tourist arrivals in 2024, marking a significant recovery as it surpassed 1,077,251 arrivals by July.

  • July 15, 2024
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Tourism

Sri Lanka to Finalize Free Visa Expansion for 60+ Nations This Month

The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) announced that the process to expand free visa facilities to over 60 countries is expected to.

  • July 3, 2024
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Tourism

Korea Eases Travel Alert on Sri Lanka

Positive News for Tourism The Republic of Korea has relaxed its travel alert for Sri Lanka, a move welcomed by the tourism industry..

  • July 2, 2024
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Tourism

Sri Lanka Reaches 1 Million Tourist Arrivals for 2024

Sri Lanka has achieved a significant milestone by welcoming its one millionth tourist arrival for 2024. The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB),.

  • July 1, 2024
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Economics Tourism

Sri Lanka Tourism Sees Early June Boost, But Target Uncertain

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry shows positive signs in early June: Challenges Remain: Overall 2024 Target: Additional Notes: Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has shown.

  • June 17, 2024
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