Category: Tourism
Leaf Lanka Takes on Maldivian Investment, Unfolds USD 6M Retreat in Riverstone
Leaf Lanka International (Pvt) Ltd, a company led by the young entrepreneur Hashan Gunathilaka, is set to redefine luxury hospitality in Sri Lanka. The company has recently acquired a 17-acre property in Matale and has embarked on an ambitious $6 million USD project to develop an eco-luxury chalet retreat. This strategic move, backed by Maldivian […]
New perceptions study: Sri Lanka excels in tourist visa accessibility, boosting global tourism appeal
Sri Lanka comes in 33rd globally for ‘easy to get visa’. Colombo climbs six places to come in 57th for ‘leader in science and technology’. Sri Lanka’s capital ranks 74th for ‘accessible and good quality healthcare’. London, New York, and Paris remain world’s top 3-ranked cities across all metrics, as Tokyo and Dubai rise to […]
Sri Lanka Tourist Arrivals YoY Increased by 22-pct in November
Sri Lanka’s tourism sector continues to show strong recovery and growth, as evidenced by a 21.6% year-on-year increase in foreign tourist arrivals for November 2024. According to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, the number of tourists reached 184,158, compared to 151,496 in the same month of the previous year. This significant increase follows an […]
JKH records continued growth momentum in Q2
Sri Lanka’s John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) reported continued growth momentum across almost all businesses in the second quarter, a statement showed. The Group revenue in 2Q was up by 20 percent to Rs.76.96 billion with increases across almost all businesses. JKH said the 687-key ‘Cinnamon Life’ hotel, restaurants and banquet facilities commenced operations on […]
First Multistakeholder Initiative on Child Rights in Tourism Launched in Sri Lanka
On World Tourism Day, representatives from leading hotel businesses, tourism associations, NGOs, and government departments convened in Colombo to officially launch the Mother and Child-Friendly Seal for Responsible Business in Tourism. This pioneering initiative, the first of its kind in Sri Lanka, brings together key actors from the tourism supply chain to enhance the well-being […]
Visa Applications Now Available Under Previous System Starting Midnight Today
Minister of Public Security, Vijitha Herath addressed the recent visa issues, stating that the government has taken swift action to resolve the challenges faced in obtaining visas over the past 24 hours. Starting from 12.00 midnight today (26), all foreigners will be able to apply for visas under the previous system. Minister Vijitha Herath further […]
Aitken Spence Hotels to Elevate Rainforest Ecolodge as a Global Model of Sustainable Tourism
Sri Lanka’s leading hospitality chain, Aitken Spence Hotels, announces its latest venture: the takeover of the management of Rainforest Ecolodge, the first classified ecolodge in the country. This partnership is more than just a management agreement; and represents a continuation of a visionary legacy and a profound commitment to sustainable tourism and innovative hospitality solutions. […]
Ceylon Chamber calls on Government to Revisit Visa strategy
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce requests the Government to consider all aspects of the new eVisa issuance process and review the pricing in the larger interest of growing the tourism sector. Presently, there is great debate on the cost and process of the new system whereas the focus should be on destination marketing and improving […]
The Sri Lanka Coffee Festival returns for an exciting round three
The Lanka Coffee Association, in partnership with Australia’s Market Development Facility (MDF) and Jetwing Hotels, successfully hosted the third-annual Sri Lanka Coffee Festival on 6 June 2024 at Jetwing Lighthouse, Galle. The finals of the LCA Barista Championship were held alongside the festival activities. Sri Lanka’s first-ever study on the impact of climate change on […]
dnata Travel Group launches global travel industry event to boost tourism in Sri Lanka
dnata Travel Group, a leading Dubai-based travel services provider, part of the Emirates Group, is launching a travel industry event in Sri Lanka this June, Horizon: Sri Lanka, hosted by senior representatives from its global brands, amidst growing demand for travel to the island country. For dnata Travel Group brands and its partners at Emirates […]
Sri Lanka Targets UAE as a Key Tourism Market at Arabian Travel Market 2024
Sri Lanka made a significant presence at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024 in Dubai highlighting the island nation’s diverse attractions and offerings. The Sri Lanka pavilion at ATM 2024 was organized by the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Dubai in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB). Arabian Travel Market was […]
Emirates extends strategic partnership with Sri Lanka Tourism to boost visitor traffic to the South Asian island
Emirates has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to promoting tourism to Sri Lanka through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau at Arabian Travel Market 2024 in Dubai. The MoU was signed by Ahmed Khoory, Emirates’ Senior Vice President, Commercial West Asia & Indian Ocean, and Chalaka Gajabahu, Chairman, Sri […]