Tourism

Free Visa System for 35 Countries Delayed Due to Parliamentary Approval

  • October 2, 2024

The launch of a free-visa system for nationals from 35 countries, originally scheduled for October 1, has been postponed, as announced by Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Vijitha Herath. The delay is attributed to the necessity of obtaining Parliamentary approval, which is complicated by the current dismissal of Parliament. During the weekly post-Cabinet meeting media briefing,

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Tourism

Sri Lanka’s Tourism Earnings Surpass $2 Billion in First Eight Months of 2024

  • September 10, 2024

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector has generated over $2 billion in revenue during the first eight months of 2024, despite a shortfall in tourist arrivals, according to the latest data from the Central Bank. Tourism earnings between January and August reached $2.16 billion, representing a 66.1% year-on-year (YoY) increase. The earnings for the first eight months

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