Tourism

Sri Lanka’s Tourism Industry Records Best-Ever January Arrivals

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry kicked off 2025 with a record-breaking January, welcoming 252,761 visitors—the highest ever for the month—surpassing the previous peak of.

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Tourism

Sri Lanka Welcomes 112,415 Tourists in First Two Weeks of 2025, Marking 21% Growth

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is off to a strong start in 2025, attracting 112,415 visitors in the first two weeks of January. This.

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Economics

SLEA Hosts Panel on Path from Debt Default to Growth

A new chapter for Sri Lanka’s economic growth unfolded yesterday as the Sri Lanka Economic Association (SLEA), in collaboration with ODI Global, hosted.

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Business

Sri Lanka – Germany Business Council Holds 25th AGM, Strengthens Bilateral Ties

The 25th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Sri Lanka – Germany Business Council (SLGBC) took place recently at Hilton Colombo Residences, Colombo.

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Tourism

Sri Lanka Records Third-Highest Annual Tourist Arrivals in 2024 Despite Missing Target

Sri Lanka fell short of its 2024 target of 2.3 million tourist arrivals but achieved its third-highest annual influx with 2,053,465 visitors, reflecting.

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Economics

Fitch Upgrades Sri Lanka to ‘CCC+’, Reflecting Debt Restructuring Progress and Economic Recovery

Fitch Ratings has upgraded Sri Lanka’s long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating (IDR) to ‘CCC+’, from ‘RD’ (Restricted Default), marking a significant milestone in.

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Economics

Doing Business Ecosystem Gaining Momentum, Positive Country Image to Boost FDI

Finance and Planning Deputy Minister Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma recently visited the Board of Investment (BOI) and held the first meeting with its senior.

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Economics

Sri Lanka Promoted as Gateway to Business Opportunities at Antwerp Event

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Brussels showcased Sri Lanka’s impressive economic recovery and emerging prospects in trade, investment, and tourism to over.

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Tourism

Sri Lanka Likely to Miss 2024 Tourist Arrival Target, Eyes Over $3 Billion in Revenue

Sri Lanka is projected to fall short of its 2024 target of 2.3 million tourist arrivals, despite a notable increase in visitor numbers.

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Economics

Non-Performing Loans Decline in Q3 2024 Amid Economic Recovery

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has reported a notable decline in non-performing loans (NPLs) during the third quarter of 2024 (Q3),.

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