Economics Tourism

Sri Lanka’s New Visa Deal Sparks Retaliation Threat from Maldives

  • May 29, 2024

Sri Lanka’s recent decision to outsource visa processing and introduce “processing” and “convenience” fees has ruffled feathers in the Maldives, a close neighbor. Maldives Considers Reciprocal Action The new system, implemented through VFS Global, requires a $26 payment despite the Sri Lankan government itself not collecting any fees. This has angered Maldivian authorities, who point

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Travel

April Tourist Arrivals Fall Short of 200,000 Mark

  • May 7, 2024

Tourism in Sri Lanka experienced a notable decline in April, with international visitor numbers dropping below the 200,000 mark for the first time in 2024. Provisional data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority revealed that tourist arrivals totaled 148,867 during the month. While this marked a 41 percent increase compared to the same period

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