Sri Lanka Sets Ambitious USD 18.5 Billion Tourism Target by 2030
The newly appointed Chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) and Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB), Buddika Hewawasam, convened a.
Tourism
Tourism
Sri Lanka Records 25,966 Tourist Arrivals in Early October
Sri Lanka welcomed a remarkable 25,966 tourists from October 1 to 6, 2024, indicating a strong trajectory for monthly arrivals heading towards a.
- October 9, 2024
Tourism
Sri Lanka Tourist Arrivals by October 1 Surpass 2023 Totals
Sri Lanka’s tourism sector has achieved a significant milestone, with total tourist arrivals surpassing the entire number recorded in 2023 by October 1,.
- October 2, 2024
Tourism
Free Visa System for 35 Countries Delayed Due to Parliamentary Approval
The launch of a free-visa system for nationals from 35 countries, originally scheduled for October 1, has been postponed, as announced by Cabinet.
- October 2, 2024
Tourism
Tourism Sector Employment Grows 11.24% YoY in 2023, Reaching 429,641 Jobs
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.
- September 26, 2024
Tourism
Sri Lanka Welcomes 70,000+ Tourists in Early September Despite Challenges
Sri Lanka recorded over 70,000 tourist arrivals in the first 17 days of September, according to provisional data from the Sri Lanka Tourism.
- September 23, 2024
Tourism
Six New Tourist Service Counters to Open at (BIA)
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the awarding of contracts to six new companies to operate tourist service counters at Bandaranaike International Airport.
- August 23, 2024
Tourism
Sri Lanka to Offer Visa-Free Entry to Tourists from 35 Countries Starting October 1
Sri Lanka has announced a new visa-free entry policy for tourists from 35 countries, effective October 1, 2024. This initiative is part of.
- August 22, 2024
Tourism
Sri Lanka Welcomes 1.2 Million Tourists in 2024
Sri Lanka has achieved a significant milestone in its tourism sector, reaching a target of 1.2 million tourists by August 2024. According to.
- August 8, 2024
Economics
Alliance Air Celebrates 500th Flight to Jaffna, Enhancing Chennai-Jaffna Links
Alliance Air, a subsidiary of Air India, celebrated a major milestone by completing its 500th flight operation to Jaffna International Airport on August.
- August 8, 2024