Tourism

Sri Lanka Surpasses 1.6 Million Tourist Arrivals in 2024 Amid Industry Challenges

  • November 1, 2024

Sri Lanka has achieved a major tourism milestone, reaching over 1.6 million tourist arrivals by the end of October. With more than 117,000 visitors recorded in the first 27 days of the month, the tourism sector continues to rebound. However, industry experts note that the figure could have been higher if not for certain challenges,

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Tourism

Authorities Heighten Security in Arugam Bay Amid Terror Threat to Foreign Tourists

  • October 24, 2024

Sri Lankan law enforcement confirmed that they were aware of intelligence suggesting a potential terrorist attack targeting tourist locations in the Arugam Bay area of the Ampara District, Eastern Province. The confirmation came shortly after the U.S. Embassy in Colombo issued a security alert warning American citizens to avoid the area due to credible threats.

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