Govt. pushes forward with new Tourism Act
Govt. pushes forward with new Tourism Act despite growing resistance from hoteliers and tourism stakeholders, as the government moves ahead with plans to.
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Airport taxi operators seek relief amid declining arrivals
Airport taxi operators seek relief amid declining arrivals as private service providers at Bandaranaike International Airport warn of mounting financial pressure due to.
- May 5, 2026
Tourism
April tourist arrivals slip to weakest so far in 2026
April tourist arrivals slip to weakest so far in 2026 as Sri Lanka’s tourism sector recorded a sharp downturn, reflecting seasonal travel patterns.
- May 5, 2026
Tourism
Tourism earnings slump 37% in March as arrivals drop
Tourism earnings slump 37% in March as arrivals drop, reflecting renewed pressure on Sri Lanka’s travel sector amid global uncertainties and declining per-visitor.
- April 21, 2026
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Hoteliers warn of revenue impact from drop in European arrivals
Hoteliers warn of revenue impact from drop in European arrivals as Sri Lanka’s tourism sector faces declining visitor numbers and heightened uncertainty due.
- April 16, 2026
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Sri Lanka Tourism ramps up Bangladesh outreach with first-ever Dhaka roadshow
Sri Lanka Tourism ramps up Bangladesh outreach with first-ever Dhaka roadshow as authorities intensify efforts to capture a growing outbound travel market and.
- April 15, 2026
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Tourist traffic drops by 20% in March in Sri Lanka
Tourist traffic drops by 20% in March as Sri Lanka experiences a sharp decline in visitor arrivals, driven by reduced flight availability and.
- April 15, 2026
Tourism
Sri Lanka to convert courts at Galle Fort for tourism project
Sri Lanka to convert courts at Galle Fort for tourism project as the government moves to enhance visitor experience and unlock the heritage.
- April 8, 2026
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Free visa scheme advances as Cabinet clears path for rollout
Free visa scheme advances as Cabinet clears path for rollout in Sri Lanka, as the Government moves closer to implementing a long-delayed policy.
- April 2, 2026
Tourism
Mideast war hits tourism as cancellations rise in Sri Lanka
Mideast war hits tourism in Sri Lanka as industry stakeholders report growing cancellations and warn that urgent strategic adjustments are needed to sustain.
- March 18, 2026