Category: Tourism
MINILANKA HERITAGE PARK, an eco-friendly miniature theme park proposed by ICT4SIDS
Press release from Mr.Vittorio Coco regarding project to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Sri Lanka in Tourism sector. The Representative of ICT4SIDS in the Indian Ocean Region, Mr. Vittorio Coco, announced on Tuesday 9th October the initiation and planning phase of the MiniLankaHeritage Park, a multi-stakeholders and ambitious tourism project placing an […]
Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka up 2.8-pct in September with largest source from India
Oct 05, 2018 (LBO) – Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka were up 2.8 percent to 149,087 in September 2018 from a year earlier, official data showed. Last month, the largest source market for tourists was India, followed by China and the United Kingdom and almost 98 percent of tourists traveled by air to Sri Lanka. […]
Reigning Miss World visits Sri Lanka
Key officials of the Miss World Organization including the Reigning Miss World arrived in Sri Lanka on Sunday 30th September on an exploration visit of the island.The high profile delegation is looking at the possibility of selecting Sri Lanka as the host nation for the world renowned pageant in 2020 or 2021. The delegation paid […]
Sri Lanka to be promoted as year round destination with ‘Island Escapes’ campaign
Sept 12, 2018 (LBO) – ‘Island Escapes’, a marketing campaign to promote Sri Lanka as a year-round destination to boost arrivals during off season will be launched later this week, the Tourism Minister said. “The official launch of the campaign will take place on 15 September and will be targeting specific countries,” Minister of Tourism […]
Sri Lanka to open VAT refund counter for tourists at Bandaranaike Airport
Sept 10, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Finance Ministry is to open a special counter at the Bandaranaike International Airport to implement the new VAT refund system for foreign tourists.When foreign tourists purchase goods that are tax deductible, they are able to claim 15 percent VAT charged on such goods as a refund through this […]
Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka up 5-pct in August with largest source from India
Sept 06, 2018 (LBO) – Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka were up five percent to 200,359 in August 2018 from a year earlier, official data showed. This month, the largest source market for tourists is from India, followed by China and United Kingdom. Tourism Development Authority said almost 99 percent of tourists traveled by air to […]
Govt approves global Tourism Development Project; Awards contracts for digital advertising
Sept 06, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of ministers have given the go ahead for a Global Level Tourism Development Project to promote tourism, a statement on approved cabinet decisions said. The proposal was put forward by Tourism Minister John Amaratunge. The Government also approved awarding contracts to carry out digital advertising programs to […]
Ronan Keating at Chena Huts by Uga Escapes
While Boyzone’s concert was building hype and highlight around the music enthusiasts of the country, the band member Ronan Keating has decided to enjoy the serenity of the island prior to the big event in Colombo.Ronan Keating has referred to Chena Huts by Uga Escapes as a “little piece of heaven” in his social media […]
Asanga Seneviratne selling Anilana Hotels (ALHP) shares
September 5, 2018 (LBO) – Famed stock market operator Asanga Seneviratne is selling some of his shares in CSE listed Anilana Hotels (ALHP).Asanga Seneviratne has on September 4th sold 300,000 shares at a price of Rs1.2/share. This information became public via a CSE disclosure released on September 6th.Initially an erroneous disclosure had said the shares […]
‘s KTA Asian Freestyle Championships come to Kalpitiya
September 3, 2018 (LBO) – Media Release The KTA, Asia’s long established kiteboard competition organisation is heading to Sri Lanka to bring the country’s first ever international competition in the sport – the KTA Sri Lanka Asian Freestyle X Championships. Kiteboarding has been growing steadily in Sri Lanka, as its strong wind reputation and stunning […]
Singapore listed Hotel Properties buys Tangalla Bay Hotels for Rs385mn
Aug 30, 2018 (LBO) – Singapore listed hotelier, Hotel Properties Limited (HPL) through an associate company has acquired 94.71 percent stake in Tangalla Bay Hotels in Sri Lanka for 385 million rupees. West Asia Investments Pte Ltd, a newly incorporated associated company of HPL Properties (West Asia) Pte Ltd, which is, in turn, a wholly […]
‘s Santani Resort named in Time magazines 100 ‘World’s Greatest Places’
Aug 29, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Santani Resort, has been named in the Time magazines 100 ‘World’s Greatest Places’. “We have received unprecedented international recognition since opening the hotel a year and a half ago, but to be featured on “World’s Greatest” list by TIME is really a great honour,” Vickum Nawagamuwage, Founder/Chief Executive, Santani said. […]