Business

Aviyana Named Main Sponsor of Sri Lanka Trade Fair Dubai 2024

  • October 2, 2024

Aviyana, Sri Lanka’s premier 7-star hotel, has officially signed on as the main sponsor for the highly anticipated Sri Lanka Trade Fair Dubai 2024. The event, scheduled for November 2 and 3, 2024, at the Crown Plaza in Dubai, aims to strengthen business ties between Sri Lankan exporters and Gulf buyers by showcasing the country’s

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Tourism

Tourism Sector Employment Grows 11.24% YoY in 2023, Reaching 429,641 Jobs

  • September 26, 2024

In 2023, total employment in Sri Lanka’s tourism sector, including indirect jobs, grew by 11.24% year-on-year (YoY), reaching 429,641 employees, according to provisional data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). Direct employment within the sector increased by 7.3% YoY, hitting an all-time high of 204,591 workers. Hotels and restaurants dominated, accounting for 80.9%

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