Sri Lanka Welcomes Over 85,000 Tourists in Early July, Nearing 1.1 Million YTD Arrivals
Sri Lanka has seen a significant boost in tourist arrivals, welcoming over 85,000 visitors in the first 14 days of July, bringing the.
Tourism
Investing
Bingiriya Investment Zone to Generate $2.6 Billion in Export Income
The completion of the Bingiriya Investment Zone is projected to generate $2.6 billion in export income and create 75,000 job opportunities, stated President.
- July 15, 2024
Economics
Sri Lanka Transfers Operations of Mattala Airport to Indian-Russian Consortium Despite US Sanction Concerns
Sri Lanka will transfer the operations of its Chinese-built Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport to a consortium of Indian and Russian firms, despite warnings.
- July 4, 2024
Tourism
Sri Lanka to Finalize Free Visa Expansion for 60+ Nations This Month
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) announced that the process to expand free visa facilities to over 60 countries is expected to.
- July 3, 2024
Tourism
Sri Lanka Reaches 1 Million Tourist Arrivals for 2024
Sri Lanka has achieved a significant milestone by welcoming its one millionth tourist arrival for 2024. The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB),.
- July 1, 2024
Economics
Tourism
Sri Lanka Tourism Sees Early June Boost, But Target Uncertain
Sri Lanka’s tourism industry shows positive signs in early June: Challenges Remain: Overall 2024 Target: Additional Notes: Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has shown.
- June 17, 2024
Tourism
Sri Lanka Tourism Soars: Earnings Up 87% in First Half of 2024
Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is on a tear! The first five months of 2024 saw a remarkable 87% surge in earnings compared to.
- June 10, 2024
Tourism
Sri Lanka Shines at China’s Travel Fair: Recognized for Cultural Tourism
Sri Lanka Tourism made a splash at the recent Guangzhou International Travel Fair (GITF 2024) in southern China, a premier event for travel.
- June 10, 2024
Tourism
Sri Lanka Tourism Sees Steady Growth Despite May Dip
Sri Lanka’s tourism industry reached another milestone in May, surpassing the 100,000 mark in arrivals with a total of 108,665 visitors. However, this.
- June 3, 2024
Economics
Tourism
Maldives Becomes Second Largest Tourist Source for Sri Lanka Despite Visa Controversy
The Maldives has overtaken the United Kingdom as the second-largest source of tourists for Sri Lanka in May, despite an ongoing controversy surrounding.
- June 3, 2024