Sri Lanka has experienced a significant boost in tourist arrivals, with over 91,000 international visitors arriving in the first two weeks of August. This recent influx brings the year-to-date total closer to 1.3 million visitors. According to provisional data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, the island welcomed 91,634 tourists from August 1 to
After a disappointing June, tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka surged in July, with the country welcoming 187,810 foreign visitors. This marks a 31.3 percent increase from a year ago, partly driven by the Dawoodi Bohra International Convention held in Colombo from July 7 to 19, which attracted approximately 15,000 foreign visitors. July’s tourist numbers represent
IndiGo has announced the addition of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, to its international route network. Starting September 1, the airline will commence non-stop daily flights between Chennai and Jaffna, as stated in a release by Hindu Business Line on August 2. Jaffna will become the second destination in Sri Lanka for IndiGo, following Colombo, making it
Sri Lanka has welcomed over 100,000 tourists in July up to the 18th, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority. The year-to-date total now stands at 1.119 million tourists.
Sri Lanka has achieved a significant milestone by welcoming its one millionth tourist arrival for 2024. The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB), in collaboration with Airport Aviation Services and Sri Lankan Airlines, celebrated this achievement on Saturday, June 29, 2024, by greeting Paul and Patricia Roe from Ireland. The couple, who traveled to Sri
On May 15, 2024, Hambantota International Port welcomed two distinguished cruise ships to its docks. The MV Silver Cloud, owned by Silversea Cruises, a luxury brand of the Royal Caribbean Group, arrived from Cochin with 232 passengers, while TUI’s Mein Shiff5, arriving from Langkawi, brought 2,434 passengers. Among the passengers of Mein Shiff5, a group
Sri Lanka recently participated in the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) held in Dubai, UAE, joining a global gathering of industry professionals. The event, which ran for three days and drew over 46,000 attendees from 160 countries, provided a platform for networking and showcasing Sri Lanka’s tourism offerings. Among the notable figures representing Sri Lanka at
Sri Lanka’s tourism sector, once a promising source of foreign exchange earnings, faces significant challenges that hinder its growth and competitiveness in the global market. Despite its rich cultural heritage and natural beauty, the country struggles with issues ranging from political instability to regulatory shortcomings and inadequate infrastructure. These obstacles have resulted in a decline
Sun Siyam Pasikudah, an upscale resort situated on the idyllic beaches of the East and a part of the renowned Sun Siyam Resorts based in the Maldives, is set to make its debut at the prestigious Sancharaka Udawa trade show 2024. This event, scheduled for May 17 and 18 at the BMICH’s Hall B, specifically
Indian airlines are on track to dominate the country’s international air passenger traffic, with projections from Credit Rating Information Services of India (CRISIL) indicating their share could reach 50% by the fiscal year 2027-28, up from 43% previously. This surge is fueled by Indian carriers’ expansion strategies, such as increasing their fleet, introducing new routes,