Addressing the White Elephant in Lankan economic development in tourism
In the past, Sri Lanka has focused on increasing the number of tourists coming into the country and showcase the increase in tourism without much concentration …
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Jaffna’s Emerging Women Entrepreneurs
By Jekhan Aruliah Jaruza Jayachandran states with no embarrassment that she didn’t do well at school. When she used to go for parent-teacher meetings at one …
JW Marriott Hotel and residences tower officially launched in Sri Lanka
Feb 25, 2019 (LBO) – The One Transworks Square officially launched phase two of its high end luxury development project with the launch of its second …
Sri Lanka to host World Surf League qualifying series 6000 in Arugam Bay
Feb 13, 2019 (LBO) – With the growing success as a surfing destination, Sri Lanka has received the opportunity to host the World’s most accomplished …
Sri Lanka and Thailand to promote bilateral tourism
Given the close cultural and religious ties between Sri Lanka and Thailand, measures are being taken to promote bilateral tourism between the two predominantly …
Sri Lanka tourist arrivals up 2.2-pct in Jan 2019
Feb 12, 2019 (LBO) – The total number of international tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka during January 2019 was 244,239. In comparison to January 2018, …
Sri Lankan Tourism; All That Glitters Is Not Gold
Tourism in Sri Lanka was said to have reached an all-time high last year with a staggering 2.2 million tourists visiting the country. While news articles …
Kishu Gomes appointed Chairman of Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority
Kishu Gomes will be officially appointed as the Chairman of Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority and Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau today, Tourism …
From Toronto to Toddy, a Jaffna Entrepreneur’s Journey
By Jekhan Aruliah When it comes to investment in the North there is far more talk than there is action. A rare example of action is Suganthan Shanmuganathan. …
Workshop on Hosptality Management by Prominant Consultant and Hotelier
Nirmalan Nagendra, Consultant, Hotel Advisory of KPMG, Colombo was the key speaker at the Hospitality Management Workshop on 11 January 2019, organized …
Foreign Minister calls on Sri Lankan diplomats to boost islands image through diplomacy
Jan 14, 2019 (LBO) – Foreign Minister Tilak Marapana has called on Sri Lankan diplomats to boost the image of the country overseas through efficient and …
Sri Lanka and Nepal to strengthen economic cooperation
Jan 02, 2018 (LBO) – The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Nepal, together with the Nepal- Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce and Industry organized a programme on …
BOI inks deals in tourism and pharmaceutical sectors
Dec 21, 2018 (LBO) – The Board of Investment signed Agreements for projects in the field of hotels and the manufacture of pharmaceuticals. The Agreements …
How tourism growth affect real estate sector in Sri Lanka
By Lamudi Real estate and tourism are two different industries that correlate and influence on one another. Especially, by the end of the 30 year-long civil …
Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka up 17-pct in November despite political crisis
Dec 07, 2018 (LBO) – Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka were up 16.8 percent to 195,582 in November from a year earlier despite the current political uncertainty …
Sri Lanka tourism launches new brand to attract millennials : OBG
Dec 05, 2018 (LBO) – A rebranded Sri Lankan tourism industry is looking to increase visitor footfall through multi-pronged marketing efforts, while …
Entrepreneurs in Jaffna? Take a look in Ammachi!
By Jekhan Aruliah Soon after I moved to Jaffna in 2015 I heard rumours of this fantastic food court run by war widows. Friends driving North from Colombo said …
Sri Lanka Tourism launches its new brand identity ‘So Sri Lanka’
Nov 09, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka Tourism launched its new destination brand identity entitled ‘So Sri Lanka,’ at an event at the Grosvenor House London …
Sri Lanka tourist arrivals up only 0.5-pct in Oct 2018
Nov 08, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals during October 2018 was 153,123 in comparison to October last year, there is a growth of 0.5 …
Sri Lanka explores tourism market potential in Switzerland
Nov 06, 2018 (LBO) – The Sri Lanka Mission in Geneva in collaboration with Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau organized the islands participation at a …