Tourism

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

  • July 17, 2024

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

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Tourism

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

  • July 3, 2024

The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) announced that the process to expand free visa facilities to over 60 countries is expected to be finalized by the end of this month. SLTDA Chairperson Priantha Fernando stated that the Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have submitted a joint Cabinet paper for approval.

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