Tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka crossed the 100,000 mark within the first 26 days of September, according to provisional data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). By September 25, the total number of international visitors stood at 99,955, with the milestone being reached last Thursday. The daily average of arrivals for September was
Sri Lanka recorded over 70,000 tourist arrivals in the first 17 days of September, according to provisional data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). From 1 to 17 September, a total of 70,678 international visitors entered the island, pushing the year-to-date arrivals to 1.43 million. However, the average daily arrivals have dropped to
After a disappointing June, tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka surged in July, with the country welcoming 187,810 foreign visitors. This marks a 31.3 percent increase from a year ago, partly driven by the Dawoodi Bohra International Convention held in Colombo from July 7 to 19, which attracted approximately 15,000 foreign visitors. July’s tourist numbers represent
Greenlam Industries, a global leader in surfacing solutions, concluded its highly anticipated DesignNXT 3.0 event in Colombo, Sri Lanka on July 27. The Indo-Sri Lanka Design Summit brought together eminent architects, interior designers, and industry professionals from both nations for a day of enriching discussions, trend analysis, and innovative product reveals. Following the success of
Sri Lanka has seen a significant boost in tourist arrivals, welcoming over 85,000 visitors in the first 14 days of July, bringing the total for 2024 close to 1.1 million. This surge is largely due to the Dawoodi Bohra International Convention held in Colombo, which concluded recently. From July 1 to 14, a total of
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 11th. The country welcomed 67,002 tourists in the first 11 days of July alone. From January to June 2024, tourist arrivals surged to 1,010,249, up 61.7% from 624,874 in the same period
Sri Lanka is rolling out the welcome mat for tourists! The Department of Immigration and Emigration has announced that free visa entry for citizens of seven countries has been extended indefinitely. This decision, communicated through a circular issued on May 30th by Immigration Controller General Harsha Ilukpitiya, applies to travelers from India, Indonesia, China, Russia,
Last week, the High Commissioner of India, Santosh Jha, undertook a comprehensive visit to the Eastern Province (EP), engaging with key stakeholders across Ampara, Batticaloa, and Trincomalee districts. His discussions with Governor Senthil Thondaman and various MPs underscored the strategic importance of the Eastern Province in the bilateral partnership between India and Sri Lanka. Highlighting
Germany is eyeing enhanced economic partnerships with India, drawn by the country’s youthful population and rapidly growing economy, making it a prime target for industrialized nations seeking to bolster trade relations. However, navigating regulatory standards poses a significant hurdle, particularly concerning laws like the German Act on Corporate Due Diligence Obligations in Supply Chains. This