SLTDA and BOI sign MoU to enhance cooperation between agencies
Feb 27, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) and Board of Investment (BOI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance …
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Maldivian hotels resume operations, Avg room rates above expectations: JKH
Jan 29, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s diversified John Keells Holdings says that all four of their Maldivian hotels are now in operation with the completion of …
Asian Hotels (AHPL) reports a revenue decline of 21% in the December quarter
January 28, 2020 (LBO) – Colombo Stock Exchange listed Asian Hotels and Properties (AHPL) reported a profit of Rs43mn for the December quarter, while …
John Keells Hotels (KHL) reports a quarterly loss of Rs398mn
January 28, 2020 (LBO) – Colombo Stock Exchange listed John Keells Hotels (KHL) reported a loss of Rs389mn in the quarter ended last December. Nine month …
Sri Lanka suspends On Arrival Visa for Chinese tourists after first patient detected
Jan 28, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka has suspended issuing on-arrival visas for Chinese tourists after detecting the first patient with coronavirus in the country. …
Trans Asia Hotels (TRAN) revenue down 6%, results show tourism bouncing back
January 21, 2020 (LBO) – December quarter results from Colombo Stock Exchange listed Trans Asia Hotels (TRAN) were buoyant, showing signs that Sri …
Galle Port to be developed as a tourist port with new Yacht Marina Zone
Jan 14, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka will commence the breakwater development of the Port of Galle and to dock all passenger vessels to Galle at the outer port …
Cinnamon FOT keynote speaker features Sri Lanka on CNN Business Traveller
Jan 08, 2020 (LBO) – CNN’s foremost international business correspondent and presenter Richard Quest will feature Sri Lanka in the newest edition …
Sri Lanka achieves 1.9Mn revised tourists arrival target for 2019: SLTDA
Jan 07, 2020 (LBO) – Despite 2019 being a tough year for the tourism industry, Sri Lanka has achieved the revised tourists’ arrival target for 2019 …
Stern actions against discrimination of domestic tourists – SLTDA
Jan 06, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLDA) cautions the licensed establishments which adopt discriminatory practices against …
Chandani Werapitiya appointed new DG of SLTDA
Dec 17, 2019 (LBO) – Chandani Werapitiya, a senior banking professional, lecturer, global speaker and a panelist in international forums with 32+ …
Tourism veteran Upali Ratnayake steps down as DG of SLTDA
Dec 12, 2019 Tourism industry veteran Upali Ratnayake has stepped down as the Director-General of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), the apex …
What Wikipedia can’t tell you about Sri Lanka
By Lanka Property Web What is Sri Lanka? Ceylon, Serendib, Taprobane, Pearl of the Indian Ocean and The Teardrop of India. It is a member of the South Asian …
Mark Mobius says Sri Lanka has foreign investors appeal for tourism, fin-tech and real estate
Dec 11, 2019 (LBO) – Emerging markets investor, Dr. Mark Mobius highlighting Sri Lanka’s strengths said he sees immense growth potential in the …
Sri Lanka’s Sigiriya clinches top slot as winter getaway
Dec 09, 2019 (LBO) – The USA Today has ranked Sri Lanka as the top destination, among 20 countries, for winter travel. “Jetsetters looking …
Tourism, the Northern Province Game Changer
By Jekhan Aruliah Tourism is the single most game-changing opportunity for the North. Game changing because for those visitors with eyes to see and ears to …
Sri Lanka tourist arrivals down 9.5-pct in Nov 2019
Dec 05, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals were down 9.5 percent in November 2019 to 176,984 from 195,582 a year earlier, new data show. Sri …
Thomas Cook India acquires rights to Thomas Cook Brand for India, Sri Lanka & Mauritius
Dec 03, 2019 (LBO) – India’s leading integrated travel and travel-related financial services company, Thomas Cook India today announced it has signed …
SLTDA and DCC & CRM sign MOU to fasten investment approvals for tourism
Nov 15, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) and the Department of Coast Conservation & Coastal Resources Management (DCC …
Sri Lanka increases overflying charges after 38 years, revenue to go up by 57-pct
Nov 14, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s government has decided to increase overflying charges after 38 years, taking into account the ICAO (International Civil …